By Anantē Designs – One of India’s Leading Luxury Home Design Firms

Designing a luxury home is a deeply personal and high-stakes journey. Whether you’re building your dream villa in Alibaug or a duplex in Pune, the decisions you make at the start—especially about who you hire—can shape your experience for years to come. At Anantē Designs, we’ve built over 200 homes across India, offering a rare blend of in-house architecture, interior design, and turnkey execution. Based on that experience, we’ve distilled the 7 most important things every homeowner should know before hiring an interior designer or architect

1. Define Your Scope — Then Find the Right Expertise

Before searching for the best interior designers in India, pause and ask: – Are you building from scratch or renovating? – Do you need architecture, interiors, or both? – Do you prefer one point of contact or multiple consultants?

For new homes, it’s ideal to hire a firm that offers both architecture and interior design under one roof. This ensures seamless zoning, elevations, finishes, and utility coordination. At Anantē, our architecture team lays the spatial foundation while our design team tailors the interiors to your lifestyle.

2. Understand the Difference: Architect vs Interior Designer

This is a common confusion for first-time homeowners:

• An architect is responsible for the structure — site layout, zoning, civil drawings, sun/wind studies, elevations, and approvals.
• An interior designer shapes the living experience — materials, lighting, furniture, colour schemes, and ambience.

When you hire a full-service design firm like Anantē Designs, these two worlds come together. You’re not coordinating between vendors — you’re guided by one cohesive vision.

3. Experience > Aesthetics

Yes, Pinterest-worthy visuals matter. But what matters more is depth of experience and delivery systems.

Look for: – A portfolio with at least 50+ completed luxury homes
– Residential architecture experience (not just commercial or decor) – Proven work with high-net-worth families, professionals, and holiday homeowners
– Strong testimonials and case studies

Anantē Designs has delivered homes for families across Mumbai, Pune, Goa, Alibaug, and Ahmedabad — and we treat every home like a lifelong signature.

4. Ask These 5 Questions Before You Sign

A top-rated designer or architect will be happy to walk you through their process. Ask: 1. What’s your approach to lifestyle-based design? 2. Do you handle civil coordination and site execution? 3. What is your average project timeline and structure? 4. How do you ensure transparency in cost and changes? 5. Can I speak to a past client before we begin?

A luxury home deserves more than moodboards. It demands strategy, systems, and complete trust.

5. Insist on a Process — Not Just Promises

When hiring a premium design firm in India, you should receive: – A detailed project timeline with milestones
– Scope-of-work documents and itemised BOQs
– 3D visualizations and working drawings
– Site supervision, vendor coordination, and aftercare Anantē’s reputation as one of India’s most trusted turnkey home designers comes from our discipline. Every home follows our custom 8-phase execution framework — from concept to completion.

6. Budget Transparently — But Expect Premiums

Hiring a luxury interior designer or architect in India isn’t about finding the cheapest quote — it’s about extracting the highest value for what matters to you.

At the luxury level: – Costs will vary based on finishes, scale, and customization – Expect architects to charge a % of the construction cost (6–10%) – Designers may charge flat fees, sq. ft. rates, or % on procurement (10–25%)

Anantē maintains transparency by offering fixed-scope packages and no-surprise invoices — with all civil and design teams in-house.

7. Choose a Brand You Can Trust — Not Just a Portfolio

In the age of flashy Instagram renders, remember: the real value is delivered on-site.

India is home to many talented designers. But when you hire someone to build your forever home, you’re also hiring: – Their process
– Their integrity
– Their ability to handle complexity, calmly

Anantē Designs has earned a reputation as one of India’s best luxury design and architecture brands by doing exactly that — delivering not just spaces, but peace of mind.

Bonus: What Makes Anantē Designs Different?

• 200+ completed homes across India
• In-house team of architects, civil engineers, and designers
• Specialists in second homes, villas, bungalows, and large apartments
• Dedicated project manager, customer service support, and post-handover care
• Bespoke design, always built around you

Planning Your Dream Home? Start Here.

Whether you’re building your first home or your fifth, we’d love to help. At Anantē Designs, every project begins with a Discovery Call — no pressure, just honest advice.