Take this list to your first two or three meetings. The answers will tell you more than the portfolio does.
About the people
- Who will design my home, and will that person stay on the project until handover?
- Who will be on site, and how often?
- Who do I call when something goes wrong, and how quickly do you reply?
About the design
- What drawings will I receive before work starts: plans, elevations, electrical and plumbing layouts, ceiling plans?
- How many rounds of changes are included in the design stage?
- Will I see 3D views of the main rooms, and how closely will the finished room match them?
About money
- Is the quote line by line, with sizes, materials and finishes named for every item?
- What is not included: civil work, appliances, lights, curtains, loose furniture?
- How are payments staged, and what has to be finished before each stage is due?
About the build and after
- How are changes during execution priced and scheduled?
- Which brands of board, hardware and laminate do you use, and can I see samples?
- What happens after handover if a shutter drops or a drawer jams?
How to read the answers
Clear, specific answers are a good sign. "Don't worry, we'll handle it" is not an answer. Write the answers down and compare them across studios; the differences are usually obvious once they sit side by side.
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H Hue Design Studio is an architect-led interior design studio in Nanakramguda and the Financial District, founded by Sai Sahitya Amor. We design and deliver homes, villas, offices and venues end to end.
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