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Shagun Khare

Shagun is a writer and editor covering design, lifestyle, and culture. Put simply? She captures the beauty of environments and objects through words. She's also interested in the humans behind these things — particularly how people’s backgrounds inform their style. Shagun's words have appeared in Lonny, Apartment Therapy, The Spruce, Kitchn, and more, reaching millions of readers. She's also covered prominent figures such as Anna Sheffield, Nilou Moutamed, and Robin Arzón. Outside of work, you'll find her baking vegan treats or walking by the water.
    12 Relaxing, $20-or-Less Home Decor Essentials for Peak Serenity
    Who doesn’t love a three-wick candle?
    Shagun Khare
    Aug 9, 2023
    Interior Designers Share Their Family’s Best Decorating Tips
    Style
    Steal some design tips from the people who first taught the pros.
    Shagun Khare
    Jun 17, 2023
    Suchi Reddy Explores Design, Emotion, and Technology Across the Globe
    Design Changemakers 2023
    In 2002, Reddy founded architecture and design studio Reddymade with a focus on neuroaesthetics, a discipline that examines how the brain responds to art and beauty. Since then, she’s worked across oceans and time zones.
    Shagun Khare
    Feb 21, 2023
    This Lamp Style Makes a Plain Light Fixture Actually Feel Fun
    Lighting is often overlooked when it comes to enhancing the design of a space, but the functional fixtures are actually a great opportunity to play with texture, shape, and mood.
    Shagun Khare
    Nov 22, 2022
    5 South Asian Designers On How Their Heritage Informs Their Style
    Bookmark this talent.
    Shagun Khare
    Aug 30, 2022
    8 Tips for Dressing Up a Patio for Summer With Greenery, According to Plant Pros
    Or any outdoor space!
    Shagun Khare
    Jun 9, 2022
    8 Personalized Decor Ideas for Adorably Celebrating Your Pet
    Starter Packs
    From sleek bowls to silly portraits to handy leash holders, these items will make any pet or pet parent feel special and loved.
    Shagun Khare
    May 26, 2022
    7 Tips for Entertaining When You Have a New Pet
    Starter Packs
    Entertaining at home with a new pet is possible, and it can actually be an enriching experience for your pet to build their confidence and socialization skills.
    Shagun Khare
    May 26, 2022
    9 Pet Parents on the Absolute Best Purchase They Made for Their New Pet
    Starter Packs
    Whether you’re looking for something practical, stylish, travel-friendly, or even silly, you’ll find something on this list for every type of pet and pet parent out there.
    Shagun Khare
    May 24, 2022
    How To Choose the Best Outdoor Lighting, According to Pros
    Summer is just around the corner and many people are eager to finally make use of their outdoor spaces. It’s easy enough to throw together some patio furniture and call it day. But, when night falls, you might still want to chill outside or throw a starlit get-together — which is when lighting really makes a difference.Of course, everyone has different types of spaces and needs, whether working with a tiny balcony or sprawling yard.
    Shagun Khare
    May 23, 2022
    Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Hollywood Regency Style
    Here's everything you need to know about this interior style inspired by Hollywood's Golden Age.
    Shagun Khare
    May 4, 2022
    A Brief History of Popcorn Ceilings
    Renovation experts explain the rise and fall of this textured ceiling treatment — and what to do if you have popcorn ceilings in your home.
    Shagun Khare
    Apr 19, 2022
    DIY Pros Share Their Favorite Money-Saving Design Hacks
    From peel-and-stick wallpaper to recycled tile, here are seven tips for DIYing on a budget.
    Shagun Khare
    Mar 26, 2022
    How I Created the Viral Disco Ball Light Effect in My Bedroom for Just $10
    It never fails to wow my friends when they come over, and even after two years, I still get wowed by the dreamy vibe myself.
    Shagun Khare
    Mar 10, 2022
    8 Brilliant Layout Hacks from Apartment Therapy House Tours
    Starter Packs
    With any space, it’s tricky to figure out the perfect layout. But when it’s your first apartment? That takes tricky to a whole new level.
    Shagun Khare
    Mar 4, 2022
    The Biggest Mistake People Make When Decorating Their First Apartment
    Starter Packs
    When you move into your very first apartment, you have a to-do list approximately 1,000 feet long. But when it comes to one task on that list, the best thing you can do just might be holding off.
    Shagun Khare
    Mar 2, 2022
    10 Things Every First Apartment Needs
    Starter Packs
    Experts’ ideas for what your first apartment must have so that it's a stylish, comfortable, and functional haven for you.
    Shagun Khare
    Feb 28, 2022
    How to Find Your Apartment's Purpose, According to Your Zodiac Sign
    Starter Packs
    Find the best purpose for your apartment based on your sun sign — along with some handy tips for how to achieve it.
    Shagun Khare
    Feb 28, 2022
    8 Black Designers on How They Celebrate Black History in Their Designs
    These spaces are love letters to revolutionary creativity and the beauty in Blackness.
    Shagun Khare
    Feb 23, 2022
    7 Bedroom Trends From Decades Past That Need to Make a Comeback
    According to designers!
    Shagun Khare
    Feb 19, 2022
    7 Easy Ways to Give Your Tiny Bedroom a Fresh Look
    Interior design experts share their best tips on how to upgrade even the smallest of bedrooms.
    Shagun Khare
    Feb 9, 2022