Top 44 Sussanne Khan Quotes

When you try to redecorate or design your home yourself, nothing is really wrong, because it’s your touch. You’re going to live there. You should be happy with it.

I love my lip-gloss and eyeliner, though apart from that, I avoid wearing too much make-up.

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

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.

I believe that one should always be contributing towards life and never stay idle.

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

As for buying new things, it all depends on what really attracts you. It could be anything from art installations to silver, sculptures and new furniture. The whole idea is to give the environment an auspicious touch to let in new energy.

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

And I respect actors but the job demands that you have to be self-absorbed. You have to concentrate a lot on yourself and I think that was something that never interested me.

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.

Everything from the logo to the products and different looks that you see, has been put together with so much detail. There is no way I wouldn’t be completely involved. It’s very important for me that I give my whole to everything that I am involved in. Otherwise, what is the point?

Homes are always a reflection of the people in them, my whole job is to understand the psychology of the family I am designing for, the world of design they’d like to live within, be happy and comfortable in.

Like any doting parent, I believe the most important work we do is the way we bring up our children.

Most e-commerce sites focus on a product lists, they don’t have stories. They don’t tell you why the products are made or a reason you’d want to have this in your home.

There was a time, about six or seven years ago, when everything was extremely bling and decorative. I was not at peace with that kind of world.

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.

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.

Hridaan, my younger son, has this unique talent of drawing incredible doodles and anime. Watching him draw soothes my mind. He is so detailed and focused that it never fails to amaze us.

I am a very hardworking mother and my kids keep me fit. Also, being a working mother, you are always on the go. You always have too many things to do, so you don’t have the chance to be lazy and I think that keeps me fit and motivated.

I have always marvelled at the grace and beauty with which my mum balanced her life.

When I walk into a room in its grey state, I kind of understand what vibe the room should give out when it’s done. Sometimes, it’s about serenity, sometimes it’s about love, it could be about a married couple or, could be about warmth and companionship with your family home, so it depends on the space.

I don’t have an MBA from Harvard Business School. I learnt everything on the job.

I have a team that works with me toward offering products that are important to and well suited to what the shopper wants, along with an engaging editorial content I’m involved with.

Obviously, as with any business, a celebrity can only add so much to a brand’s image or vision. So the product must be in keeping with the celebrity’s talents.

I have enjoyed everything that I have done during this journey in a certain way trying to break through the mundane way of philosophies in designs and going towards my instincts.

Well, The Charcoal Project is my store that has designer products. It’s a brand that feeds the needs of a certain audience. The website focuses more on accessories and creating a look.

There is no wrong design. There are no rules. Anybody can get it right by giving it a sort of story.

Home Label was a part of me that wanted to reach out to a wider audience, a wider clientele. People who like design, who aspire for better design but they’re too intimidated by the metros, all the big designers and the big label.

My kids are my energy. They have a very strong sense of design in them already at this age and they love to see my work, they love to sit with me and see all the houses that I am designing.

Exercise is the best way to keep you looking young and fresh. It raises your heart rate and boosts your blood circulation.

We were four kids and my father and mother brought us up with very strong values. We weren’t spoilt at all.

Since I was 5, I was bitten by the bug of designing. It was all around me in my home.

Like I always said, Hrithik and I are parents first and have to be in-sync regarding our priorities as parents in order to make sure our boys get the best upbringing. They are and always will be our main priority.

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.

Technology is a huge part of our lives and it’s only a matter of time that it becomes a part of every corner of your home, even part of something like furniture.

My family trusts my judgment. Although I take suggestions from all of them, since they are as house proud as me, I always choose things that the family will be equally interested in.

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

Acting is equally a tough job but it didn’t attract me. There was no question of not going in designing.

I was fresh from college and worked with my mum and even freelanced on my own with her team of people. I was young and had to face all kinds of tantrums from my clients. I was not disheartened.

I love earth tones, jewel tones and everything that is natural. I also like natural materials like cottons, silks… I don’t like synthetic. Even the wood we use has to be authentic.

In fact, I schedule my day in a way so that I can pack in every aspect of what I enjoy, whether it’s being with my kids or my workout sessions and on top of it, I will absolutely be a hands-on working person.

My kids are go-getters. They organise things.

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