Sussanne Khan

“I love the films and the industry, but I am so happy being where I am in my profession.”

“Creating a personal space with individual items that you love is so much easier on the wallet and really expresses your creativity.”

“My mum used to be an interior designer in those days. I was 5 years old when I used to go with her on sites and I fell in love with the world of color and design.”

“I loved the idea of offering customers a website where they could have access to a designer shopping experience at great value.”

“When you see a space for the first time, you aren't just thinking about how to decorate it, you are thinking of architectural design, the logistics of electrical planning, etc. You need to understand all that, to give your client the best possible solutions.”

“I sincerely believe you can never be too old to grow, change and learn. It's essential.”

“When you have kids, like I do, you have to also make sure that nothing, in terms of renovation and doing up things is dangerous to your children. Their safety is of paramount importance.”

“Yes, my children are fascinated by design of technology and computers. And I am very happy with that. Today design is a wide world; it doesn't have to be interiors or architecture. It could be anything.”

“I want to work because I am too passionate about what I do. As long as my children and husband don't feel neglected, I do the balancing.”

“If I had to give a tip to aspiring designers, it would be to re-look past designs and be inspired. But don't just copy.”

“I'm extremely grateful for the way my career has panned out. My journey thus far has been satisfying and especially as the Style Editor for The Label Life, curating The Power Dressing Edit, knowing we are catering to the modern Indian women.”

“I have got two sons and they are seven and five and I believe that the most difficult thing in this world is to be a working mother. Being a working mother doesn't give you a chance to be lazy.”

“My kids are go-getters. They organise things.”

“When you walk around the property, everything ties up together and looks good. That is the main goal as a designer.”

“I've learned not to let life get in the way. One should learn to live off their creative juices because that's where you will have maximum satisfaction and growth.”

“I always advise young women to have a career irrespective of how happily married they are. In fact, their in-laws and husband will value them more if they have an independent side to them.”

“Always speak out. Even if what you think is a bad idea, always voice it. You never know who you may inspire and what that one seed idea can blossom into.”

“By the grace of God, our boys have been inclined towards music from a young age.”

“I include lots of nutrients like Omega 3 fish oils in my diet, which work wonders for my skin, hair and nails. I also pack in the greens and drink lots of water, rather than choosing foods that make me feel lethargic.”

“A working woman will never have the time to indulge in time-wasting activities such as gossiping.”