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?
Aug 9, 2023
Interior Designers Share Their Family’s Best Decorating Tips
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Steal some design tips from the people who first taught the pros.
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.
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.
Nov 22, 2022
5 South Asian Designers On How Their Heritage Informs Their Style
Bookmark this talent.
Aug 30, 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.
May 26, 2022
7 Tips for Entertaining When You Have a New Pet
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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.
May 26, 2022
9 Pet Parents on the Absolute Best Purchase They Made for Their New Pet
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mar 4, 2022
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Decorating Their First Apartment
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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.
Mar 2, 2022
10 Things Every First Apartment Needs
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Experts’ ideas for what your first apartment must have so that it's a stylish, comfortable, and functional haven for you.
Feb 28, 2022
How to Find Your Apartment's Purpose, According to Your Zodiac Sign
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Find the best purpose for your apartment based on your sun sign — along with some handy tips for how to achieve it.
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.
Feb 23, 2022
7 Bedroom Trends From Decades Past That Need to Make a Comeback
According to designers!
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.
Feb 9, 2022