For me, design is an emotion. It comes to me very naturally. You
will always notice that I add my own personal touch to my
project. Having said that, you will often find me breaking
design rules.
I believe that my every design project mirrors the personality
of my clients. I always try to put myself in my clients’ shoes
to deliver a space which is appealing to them.
Of course, I add my own personal twist to it in the form of art,
artefacts and art installations, and at times a lot more.
Elements that are innate to you?
Without a doubt, art. If you visit any of my sites, you will
always notice the presence of art. Apart from this, I always
make sure that all the spaces I design are vastu compliant. As a
firm vastu believer, I want the channelisation of right energies
in my clients’ homes.
Your designs fall under three major heads: fusion, classical and
contemporary. Tell us more. Under classical design, I take
inspiration from ancient history. In contemporary, I try to give
trends my own interpretation.
In fusion, I experiment by mixing two or more styles, while
making sure that all elements appear synchronised, and the whole
space speaks the same language. You have worked with various
personalities. Any person or project you enjoyed the most? It
has to be Hardik Pandya’s house. In the very first meeting
itself he told me “I want my room to bleed blue”. The room was
thoughtfully planned to reflect Hardiya’s personality and his
expectations. How has the industry changed in the 12 years
you’ve been part of it? The industry has evolved me. From the
day I entered it to setting up my own design brand, everyday has
been a challenge. Different clients, different personalities and
different space demands... everything has encouraged me to
design better every day. Not only these experiences but in fact
all the passionate people I work with teach me new things every
day. Be it showing me creative Instagram pages or updating me
about new technological upgrades in design. How did your
artistic journey begin? It started all at the age of five when I
started playing with colours. I guess, it is from here that I
was destined to enter a creative industry. My very first project
gave me the encouragement to start Olives Cre in 2016. I was
overwhelmed by the trust put in me. Today, we provide interior
solutions that always live up to the expectations of the
clients. Tips you must keep in mind while designing your dream
house. Aesthetics and functionality should be well balanced.
Incorporate the elements that give rise to the right energies.
Even when you have a designer on board make sure every space has
a little bit of you/your family.
