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The journalBefore you design.

Straight answers to what homeowners ask us before they hire an interior designer, from choosing a studio to planning the kitchen.

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Choosing a studio

10 things to know before choosing an interior design studio

Before you sign with an interior design studio in Hyderabad, check these ten things: who designs, finished work, drawings, quotes, site supervision, reviews and more.

Dining table under a lit wooden display niche
Choosing a studio

12 questions to ask an interior designer before you sign

The questions to ask an interior designer in Hyderabad before you sign: scope, drawings, quotes, payment stages, site visits, changes, warranty and handover.

Sage-green kitchen with wood-grain cabinets
Choosing a studio

Interior designer, modular kitchen company or contractor?

The difference between an interior design studio, a modular kitchen and wardrobe company, and a carpentry contractor, and how to choose the right one for your home.

Empty site before construction
New homes

New flat in Hyderabad? Your before-possession interior checklist

What to do between booking and possession of a new apartment in Hyderabad: switch points, ceilings, plumbing, measurements and when to start the interior design.

Granite slabs and tile samples laid out on site
Budget

How to compare two interior design quotes fairly

Two interior quotes for the same flat can differ widely. How to read a quote line by line: materials, hardware, finishes, inclusions, exclusions and payment stages.

Finished suite cottage lounge
How it works

Turnkey interiors explained: what's included and what to check

What a turnkey interior project includes, how it differs from design-only, and what to check in a turnkey contract before you sign.

Pooja room with carved wooden doors and a lit shrine
Room guides

Pooja room design: placement, lighting and materials

How to plan a pooja room or pooja unit in a modern home: where it goes, how to light it, materials, storage and doors.

Glossy white modular kitchen with grey tiled backsplash
Room guides

Modular kitchen layouts: L-shape, parallel or U-shape?

How to choose a modular kitchen layout for an Indian home: L-shaped, parallel, U-shaped or straight, plus the points to plan for sink, hob, RO and dishwasher.

Bedroom wardrobe in a Chennai apartment
Room guides

Wardrobe design: depth, lofts, sliding or hinged, and finishes

How to plan bedroom wardrobes: standard depth, full height versus loft, sliding versus hinged shutters, internal layout and shutter finishes.

Courtyard with jaali wall and shrine
New homes

Doing your Hyderabad home interiors from abroad: how it works

A guide for NRIs and clients living outside Hyderabad: how to get a home designed and built remotely, what to ask for and how to stay in control.