About the Designer
Monica Khanna is a reputed interior designer with years of hands on experience to stand her in good stead. She has designed two luxury trains -- “The Palace on Wheels’ and ‘The Royal Orient’ – that have won her accolades, recognition, awards, as well and personal compliments from the Maharaja. Monica is an astute designer, she has worked on projects for the Rajasthan Tourism, Gujarat Tourism, Citibank, Royal Orchid hotels, as well as many hospitality resorts and hotels, expats, industrialists and individual residences. Currently, she is the principal designer to a team of architects and interior designers at ‘Monica Khanna Designs’. She is also the curator of this leading store for architectural creations, retail and sourcing of products. Hers is a well-equipped consultancy office that extends detailed architectural and interior drawings and project management, backed by technical staff who are knowledgeable about issues of structure, electricals, HVAC, security, plumbing, solar, water recycling, and designing of landscapes. Monica’s expertise also extends to sustainable design and intelligent homes. She has been featured in all the leading magazines and newspapers in India: Mumbai Times, Delhi Times, India Today, Femina, Inside Outside, HT city, Elle Décor, Mumbai Mid Day, Business India, Financial Times, Sunday Standard, Better Homes and Gardens, Ideal Home and Garden, Society Interiors, Asian Age, Better Interiors, India Today Homes, HT Brunch, Deccan Herald, Food and Hospitality World, Design Matrix, Sunday Guardian and many more. As the creative force behind The Delhi Design Store, she says, “My style is to celebrate the eternal. I have a passion for fusing a mélange of colours, textures and design to create something that is stunning in its simplicity. I see The Delhi Design Store as a hub for Design, its execution and sourcing for exquisite furniture and Interior accessories from across the world. There are few enterprises like this ----- executing quality designs and adding creative touches through breathtaking aesthetics.”