Interior designers and decorators create magic with the spaces. They turn a dry idle corner into a lively happy place, with their imagination and creativity. Interior design plays a very important role in our life, making our lifestyles more aesthetic and appealing. A great interior designer can introduce us to elegance and comfort and helps to raise functionality in our life. Neha Fatima Khan is a leading interior designer from Mumbai who has created a niche for herself with her brand Khalaq interiors.
She is known to provide extraordinary services in creating beautiful home spaces. Neha Fatima khan wouldn’t have been able to make Khalaq a brand today if she didn’t hail from a very supportive and extremely understanding family. She says her father has been her biggest support all her life and he supported and loved her unconditionally for all her endeavor.
Venture:
Her venture Khalaq Interiors manufactures different kinds and styles of furniture and decorative items that cater to the requirements of varied types of customers. From classic to modern, and from small to large, she has designs for every kind of space. The firm which has the head office in Mumbai and Kolkata, also re-sells the products from international luxury brands including table-wear, dinner-wear, and wall decorative pieces like paintings and art crafts.
Endearing Journey Of Neha Fatima:
Neha Fatima Khan’s journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur is endearing. She says she is born with a creative mind. An alumnus of Loreto, she learned discipline and chased her aspirations with single mindedness. She always dream of making an empire of her own and her artistic mind became a tool in doing so. After completing school she joined a course in interior designing and did Interior design from one of the reputed colleges in Kolkata, J.D. Birla Institute.
To fine-tune her skills she further studied at CADD International Sharjah, Dubai, Her dedication is evident from the fact that she started working at the age of 19. When most young people of her age were still figuring out what they want from life she was busy chasing her ambition. She acquired the quality of a great business leader and the ability to communicate and understand the requirements of senior reputable clients at an early stage. Within a few years, she not only made Khalaq a reputed brand but started providing her services in all the major cities of the country.
In near future, she plans to make Khalaq an affordable luxury. She says “Luxury should not be limited to the elite; it is a relative term for everyone. I want each of my customers to think of Khalaq when they think of luxury for their home.”
Exemplary Virtues:
Neha is a self-made businesswoman who draws inspiration from legends like Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, and Steve Jobs. She says “Their conviction on their ideas and skills to work on them have made them what they are today. They have set an example for people like us.” She has also started from scratch and taken her business to a dignified level. She has an untiring passion for her work. Beautifully designed spaces brighten her eyes, and dull space takes her to the world of imagination. She says “Whenever I see a dull space, my mind automatically starts functioning that how this space could look more beautiful or functional.”
Tips For Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
For the young aspiring entrepreneurs, her advice is to opt for a career that they are passionate about and get skilled in that. She says “ Great skills combined with passion and hard work go a long way. Learn from your achievements and mistakes, and never give up at any cost.” She also stresses having empathy and feels it is essential to make every profession more humane.
