Interior Design

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Kunal Trehan: From redundancy to renowned interior designer.

Kunal Trehan's journey into the world of luxury interior design wasn't born from a traditional path or a lifelong dream to create opulent spaces. Instead, it was the result of a pivotal moment in his life - a moment that many entrepreneurs face, where adversity turns into opportunity. After being made redundant during the 2008 financial crisis, Trehan found himself at a crossroads, but failure was simply not an option.

"The short answer? I needed to earn an income, and failure was not an option," Trehan admits. "Being made redundant during the 2008 financial crisis forced me to reassess everything. I knew I had to make this work, and I was determined not to let circumstances define my future."

Trehan's background in recruitment-specifically, his work in launching a healthcare division within an engineering firm - taught him the resilience and adaptability needed to thrive in saturated markets. This experience laid the groundwork for his transition into the interior design world, where he knew he had to stand out. "I pushed boundaries to offer my prospective clients something unique, something that wasn't readily available. My market share may have been smaller, but that exclusivity became the key to my success."

Today, as the founder of Manchester based Touched Interiors, Trehan's work is synonymous with luxury, functionality, and cutting-edge design. His designs are featured in high-end residential and commercial spaces across the UK, and his use of technology, like virtual reality, has made him a forward-thinking leader in the field.

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