Revanika K Sharma, pursed interior designing from the Amity University and is the CEO & Principal Designer of Bogainville, an interior designing company with a holistic approach to remodel the balance of luxurious lifestyle with comfort in 2017. She is a Noida-based interior designer with an array of stupendous projects in her kitty like Penthouses, Independent Villas, Mansions and Luxury Homes. Most of these projects had a space of 10,000 and 25,000 sq.ft. area. She also designed exquisite luxury properties for reputed developers like home and Soul, Omaxe, Gulshan Homes, and Supernova Residences.
Here in this conversation we unravel the key factors vital for interior designing.
Q: As an interior designer, what are the key things to consider while designing a space?
A: Being an interior designer, strategizing the design of a space is pivotal for me. Besides this, it’s crucial to contemplate fundamental attributes like Inspiration, Functionality, Comfort, Climate, and Budget out of many other essential things.
Q: How challenging it is to design a small space?
A: Designing is not the challenge, but decluttering is. The reason is the structural barrier, as there is a scarcity of areas to put everything in one place. Thus, I emphasize optimum space utilization to meet the client’s requirements.
To be honest, each new project is a challenge, as individuals have distinct preferences. However, if the person is clear about how the place should look, there is nothing much left to be apprehensive about. The problem arises when people want everything in small spaces.
Q: Lighting is an essential part of any room, what is your approach to orchestrate it with interior design?
A: Each room is different in terms of dimensions and vibes. Thus, I focus on different moods and aesthetics. The smart addition of bright warm lights and muted lights offer vibes that level up the mood as and when required.
Let suppose, someone wants to host get together in their living room so they need bright & warm aesthetic lighting to create a welcoming look & feel. But the same space would be used to relax and watch favourite shows too quite often. So I would introduce muted lighting that’s concealed & soothing.
Q: Designing a residential property or a giant commercial space, which one is more challenging?
A: Residential! Any day!
Now that people want anything & everything, they keep looking for more options which eventually leads to confusion & delay.
Thus, it’s like walking on a tight rope to meet clients’ expectations. Although, I have been fortunate enough to deliver projects which made clients happy.
Q: What’s your take on comfortable yet stylish interiors?
A: The most stylish thing is to be comfortable and comfort comes with convenience that makes the space more practical and stylish. I feel that’s what everyone should look for no matter what the concept is!
Q: Lastly, how you handle the situation when the client is rigid about colours and patterns?
A: See, it’s ultimately their space. As a designer, I always have thought clarity and believe to vocalize suggestions. In my opinion, if something is not looking good, or the conversion probability of the idea is low, then I prefer to communicate the same with the client, leaving the final decision to them.
