Raj - What you say is true that a lot of interior design's margin is in furniture. I will not sugar coat it. And many designers may seem to be more interested in that when you bring them in. But I have had several clients call me over the years saying they are building a new home and would like to consult primarily on layout. When you speak to someone is tell them you are not ready to order furnishings or window treatments, but that you would like a contract that focuses on layout, planning, and interior detailing (i.e. doors, trims, floors) - i.e. the bones of the house. What I would suggest is when you call for a designer, you be prepared to pay a good consultation fee. A good rule of thumb is that you can expect to pay between $3-$10 per square foot of your home depending on the area of your country and the expertise/experience of the designer. If you are not averse to paying this type of fee, and communicate to the designer that your interest is in getting the best solutions, not in purchasing furniture at this time, I'm sure you will be able to get the level of service you desire. If someone you talk to doesn't seem thrilled to provide this kind of service, move on to the next person. Don't rely on "fame" or how well known someone is. They may be well known for doing show houses or just because they've been in the field the longest in your area. Not because they're the right fit for you. You could also check the Houzz directory for good designers in your area. The difficulty is that there are often decorators whose expertise and focus is really just on furnishings not so much on construction - and they serve a purpose for their clients. But there are other designers who provide more of a wholistic approach and have more familiarity with building a new home. These are the people you should seek out. Houzz is a fantastic community - and as I said you may get good advice here but there's really no replacement for someone to work with you in person. Sorry for the super long post but I feel passionately about this and I think this advice will best suit your needs.

Costs really vary in different areas and they are always changing . You would be best to talk to 3 local contractors who have good reputations and ask them what their building costs are. When you say "interiors" do you mean furniture? Or the interior finishes? The contractors will be able to give you the interior finishes numbers, but you can talk to a few local interior designers for estimates on furnishing a house. Also, ask the contractors about landscaping costs. Do you want a pool or an outdoor patio? Or just planting? Plus the building permit costs in your area. Check with the local building department. Some areas charge school fees.............. It would be great if you could factor in an architect to help you pull all of this together. Also this should be an architect who has great references and is known for working within budgets. Once again, you should ask 2 or 3 for proposals to see how they price their services. It can vary.

Hello Paridhi, You should use Walnut in the base cabinets and white on the wall cabinets with the top ledge being in walnut. Refer an image attached.. Please do not use black and white combination, especially glossy black with glossy white. Even if you have already purchased the black laminates I would recommend not to use it.. Besides this there are few things you should take care of.. 1-The cabinets and the slab width are same. Slab should be 1-2 inches more than the cabinets. Please fix this otherwise the furniture will get spoilt very soon. 2-The bottom end of the cabinets should leave 3inches of space..right now it is 1 inches..It must be raised. 3-There are no drawers in the plan, it is quite inconvenient to store cutlery, vessels within doors. 4-There is no provision for a chimney here. Hope you have thought well about it. 5-The rafters are made in POP whereas the inspiration one are made in wood. It requires a very skilled worker to get a close walnut finish. Please get a sample done before you go for the walnut polish. Thanks Nitin CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore.

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