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Hi,

I am planning to go in for Interiors for my Apartment(3BHK, 1400sft SBUA).
My Requirements are these:
a) Wardrobes + Lofts + Dressing Table + Side Tables for all 3 Rooms.
b) WALL UNIT (TV + Pooja+ Showcase) + Dining Table + Crockery Unit in the Living Room.
c) Kitchen Cabinets (Below Counter + Above Counter + Loft) + Hob + Chimney.
d) TV Unit in the Master BedRoom.
e) Study + Mini Library in the Children's Room.
f) Cot for the Master Bedroom.
g) False Roofing with Gypsum in the Living Room.

I have met with multiple Interior Designers as well as Carpenters, i have seen these points with either of these w.r.t my requirements:
INTERIOR DESIGNERs
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a) Cost is HIGH.
b) Designs are not Unique, its just a rip-off from existing ones.
c) Finishing is good.
d) No stress on the mind, the entire project would be handled by them.

CARPENTERs
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a) Cost is OK.
b) Use their working knowledge or ours, but for them its difficult to conceptualize what we want and act accordingly.
c) Workmanship is a doubt.
d) Finishing is not so great.


For this reason, i am in a blanket of doubt, on how to proceed further.
I have a variable budget in mind and willing to negotiate the rates if the guys don't eat up more than the existing market rates.

I have got a lot of idea browsing into this site, and am hopeful that i would get a helpful answer to my queries as well.
Thanks for the INFO, in advance.

Incase, someone is on the verge of buying materials and have finalized the place to buy, please buy me in, i could pool in as well to negotiate on bulk buys.

Regards,
Manjunath

Hi manujunath
Look for some interior designers not the interior decorators .In most cases you find interior decorators not the architects .If you are looking for unique designs there is no doubt you need to spend more money (whether its your carpenter or turn key).For unique designs you need to invest minimum 2-3 months in design with the architect.
In case you go with carpenter on your own ,make sure the finishing detail are the same you expected.Since interior designs is all about finishes and shapes.


Regards
Ar.Praveen.N
Ardes Architects and Interior Designers
ardesarchitects@gmail.com
www.ardesarchitects.com

Hi Praveen,

Thanks for the response.
Yes, i am looking at Interior Designers only, not Decorators, coz Decorators only look at the aesthetics part of it, which i don't want.
I need unique designs that are durable, worth every penny spent, finishing, modular, multi-purpose, etc.

As i put forth earlier, i am ok with spending money, but not more than what the design or finishing is worth for. Its a careful balance that i am looking at.
Yes, as you said, with Carpenters, we need to spend all the time with them, so that the finishes are upto mark, and according to the design.

I am looking out for such a carpenter who can understand my design or a snap of the design for conceptualization and build it accordingly.

Thanks

Manjunath,
i have constructed a house recently. my experience, you need to be ready to take extra pain to get work done through carpenters. we are yet to see committed carpernter. there is lot of demand for skilled labours and it is a demand v/s supply concern. but, end of the work, you will definately save lot of money. more than anything, you will have complete knowledge of materials used.
it is not difficult for you to make your requirement clear to carpenters. you may have to show them photos, designs in internet etc. if possible, take them to good showroom and show them the desing you like. when it comes to materials, you name it you will get it in market.
you can touchbase with me. i tried experimenting with Glass finish for kitchen and wardrobes, they have come out stunningly good. I have no problem sharing techniques involved for preparing them.
Afterall, house construction is full of commonsense. you will get lot of support if you speak out well.
more over PoP is not very expensive for the elegance it gives.
All the best.

Regards
Mohan B S
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hi..
My wife did interior design in US. she is now doing free projects for friends n family as intern, as she in US she working as freelancer u can contact her walmikia@gmail.com . she will be glad to help u.no fees ,no commission.
thank u
mahantesha