About
Shagun Khare is an interior design writer who works on stories about unique spaces—from tiny homes to tasteful hotel renovations and more. She lives in Brooklyn.
Experience
Shagun has been covering design, lifestyle, and culture for over a year now since starting her career at Lonny as an editorial fellow. She’s covered the homes and products of renowned tastemakers like Nilou Motamed, Anna Sheffield, Robin Arzón, and more. Since going full-time freelance, Shagun has written for publications like Apartment Therapy, Lonny, Kitchn, and The Spruce, touring special homes, interviewing top designers, and hashing out accessible home advice.
Shagun is particularly interested in the stories behind spaces—examining how people’s backgrounds and upbringings influence their styles today. However, she covers everything from shopping stories to DIY tips, too. Previously, Shagun was a managing editor for Impact, a platform providing digestible social justice content to Gen Zers.
Education
Shagun graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a B.S. in Cognitive Science.
Highlights
- Expertise includes examining the intersection of culture and design, touring cool homes, and understanding what ticks with Gen Z.
- Also published in Lonny, Apartment Therapy, Kitchn, The Spruce, and more.
- Interests include hunting for fresh home scents (incense, candles, you name it), soaking up sunlight, and trying out new crafty hobbies.
Thing in My House I Can't Live Without
I don’t go a day without lighting incense (osmanthus is my favorite scent). The ritual, beauty, and cultural history it holds for me is incredibly grounding. So much goes into a home beyond aesthetics!
