Yes! Well... it depends how you are defining interior design. Are you thinking about finishes and furnishings? Or about the design of the interior space; how spaces relate to one another, circulation, flow, function? If you are speaking of design, and not decoration, please consult with an interior designer at the same time as the architect, or before. In my experience, interior designers think on a smaller, function based level; architects are about the big picture. An interior designer should ask you how you live. This question helps to guide design because they will consider your particular needs. Also, consult with a kitchen and bath designer before finalizing house plans. Most times, interior designers (and kitchen and bath designers) work with what they are given. Sometimes it is a fixed space. Sometimes a wall or two can be taken down. And we do the best we can with what we've got. BUT, many times, a designer dealing with interior spaces wishes they were consulted before plans were set in stone (so to speak). Sometimes, it is the little things that make a big difference in function.

As mentioned above create more moodboards, 2ds,3ds or sketches of different store designs say furniture store, Jewelry store, kids store, book store, or may be 1 shop store, etc . Also your basics on color theory ,lighting , flooring and electrical planning should also be good. Whatever design you add in a portfolio it should be backed with due thinking and explaination even if the designs are simple. You can contact me on my insta @ppriyanka87 if you need further guidance . All the best 😊

Hi Shrimann. This is a very subjective question. The budget for the interior work can only be determined depending on your expectations of the final outcome. Even after that, selection of materials play an important role. The market is flooded with various quality and range of materials. Eg. A tile could range from 30-40 per sft to 200-300 per sft. Now that itself can alter the budget. Sijmilarly, veneers have a wide variety and range. What would be ideal for you is to identify some materials in the market and then work backwards. Alternatively, you can get an estimnate from an interior designer or a contractor for the work to be done and then fit in your numbers to alter the budget. As for designer fee, again, that is dependent on the individual's experience and eye for detail. You will find designers who charge around 30-40 per sft and also someone who charges 200-300 per sft. But again, the outcome will be completely different. At times upfront cost migh sound like a lot, but in long run overall cost, including the saving due to designer's experience and also due to any error or lack of it, might be much less.

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