The Art of Rest by Kritika Poddar
Diploma in Interior Design
Everyone’s running on caffeine and deadlines these days, but Kritika Poddar just isn’t. Her project, The Art of Rest, is a rebellion disguised as furniture. Two pieces: a wooden rocking chair that looks like it’s hugging you, and a side table that’s like a best friend.
Poddar’s pulling inspo from all over—wabi-sabi, a dash of Scandinavian cozy, and vibes from mossy forests you wish you lived in. The rocking chair is smooth, curvy, super grounded. Not screaming for attention. It lets you just… sit. Maybe rock a bit if you’re feeling bold and not trying to launch you into a productivity spiral.
Then there’s the side table. It’s the stage for your steamy mug, battered novel, or those sentimental knick-knacks. The materials are tactile. The looks are minimal enough that it blends in but in an intentional way. This turns your living room into a yoga retreat.
Poddar’s going for that minimalism, but not in the snobby, soulless way. These aren’t pieces that bulldoze a room—they chill in the corner, quietly inviting you to relax. There’s room to breathe again.
Calling this just “furniture” feels like underselling it. It’s more of a vibe, or maybe even a lifestyle: permission to pause, zone out, or just exist without guilt. The Art of Rest gets what so many of us are craving—less noise, more meaning, and a seat that actually makes you want to stay for a while.
Poddar’s going for that minimalism, but not in the snobby, soulless way. These aren’t pieces that bulldoze a room—they chill in the corner, quietly inviting you to relax. There’s room to breathe again.
Calling this just “furniture” feels like underselling it. It’s more of a vibe, or maybe even a lifestyle: permission to pause, zone out, or just exist without guilt. The Art of Rest gets what so many of us are craving—less noise, more meaning, and a seat that actually makes you want to stay for a while.
