List of Best Interior Designers in Bangalore by Type

List of best interior designers in Bangalore, by type of firm

The best interior designer for a budget 2BHK isn’t the best one for a villa or a renovation. Here are the 10 kinds of interior designers working in Bangalore, who each one suits, how they charge, and what to watch for.

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How each type charges, and the catch to check

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Type 1

Full-service turnkey interior firms

One firm designs, produces and installs everything: kitchen, wardrobes, units, ceilings, lighting and finishes, with one contract.

Best for: New apartments and villas, and families who want one team responsible for the whole home.
How they charge: An itemised quotation for the whole home, paid in stages.
Watch for: Ask who actually builds and installs; some turnkey firms subcontract most of the work.
Read: Turnkey interiors in Bangalore

Type 2

Modular interior brands and online platforms

Standard modular units from a catalogue, sold as packages per room or per BHK, often with fixed timelines.

Best for: Standard 2BHK and 3BHK apartments where speed and a fixed package matter more than custom design.
How they charge: Package price per BHK or per module, with add-ons.
Watch for: Check what the package excludes and how much you can change sizes, finishes and layouts.

Type 3

Boutique interior design studios

A small, principal-led team designing each home from scratch, often with a distinct style.

Best for: Homeowners who want a personalised home and close involvement from the lead designer.
How they charge: A design fee plus execution, or a share of the project cost.
Watch for: Ask how execution is handled and how many projects the team runs at once.

Type 4

Luxury and villa interior specialists

Firms focused on high-end materials, bespoke furniture, lighting design and large homes.

Best for: Villas, penthouses and large apartments with premium finishes.
How they charge: A design fee plus an itemised build cost; imported materials priced separately.
Watch for: Lead times for imported stone, hardware and lighting; get dates in writing.
Read: Luxury home interiors

Type 5

Freelance interior designers

An individual designer who plans rooms, picks finishes and may coordinate a carpenter.

Best for: Small scopes, a single room, or design advice on a budget.
How they charge: Per room, a fixed fee or by the hour.
Watch for: Who builds the work, and what happens if the freelancer is unavailable mid-project.

Type 6

Design-only consultants

You get drawings, 3D views and specifications; you hire and manage the contractors yourself.

Best for: Owners with their own trusted contractors who only need the design.
How they charge: A fixed design fee or a fee per sq ft of the home.
Watch for: You carry the coordination and quality checks during execution.

Type 7

Modular kitchen and wardrobe specialists

Firms that only make kitchens, wardrobes and storage, usually from their own factory or workshop.

Best for: Homes that need just a new kitchen or wardrobes.
How they charge: Per running foot or per sq ft of the unit, plus hardware and countertop.
Watch for: Countertops, appliances, plumbing and electrical changes are often extra.
Read: Modular kitchens in Bangalore

Type 8

Carpenters and interior contractors

Build furniture on site to a design you or a designer supply.

Best for: Owners with a clear design who want on-site work at a lower cost.
How they charge: Labour plus materials, or per sq ft of furniture.
Watch for: Usually no 3D design; specify board grade and hardware in writing. See designer vs contractor.
Read: Modular carpentry in Bangalore

Type 9

Renovation specialists

Refresh lived-in homes: removal of old work, damp and wiring checks, new kitchens, wardrobes and ceilings.

Best for: Older apartments and houses that are due for a refresh.
How they charge: Itemised by room, with removal and civil work as separate lines.
Watch for: Association rules, working hours and how the family lives through the work.
Read: Home renovation in Bangalore

Type 10

Architect-led design firms

Architects who design interiors along with structure, facades and layout changes.

Best for: Independent houses and projects with structural or layout changes.
How they charge: Often a share of the project cost, or a fixed fee per stage.
Watch for: Interior joinery may be handed to a separate contractor; ask who details it.
Read: Independent house interiors

Your home	Types to shortlist	Read
2BHK on a budget	Turnkey firms, modular brands, kitchen and wardrobe specialists	2BHK under ₹5 lakh
Family 3BHK apartment	Turnkey firms, modular brands, boutique studios	3BHK interior guide
Villa or large home	Turnkey firms, boutique studios, luxury specialists, architects	Villa interiors
Older home to renovate	Renovation specialists, turnkey firms	Home renovation
Kitchen or wardrobes only	Kitchen and wardrobe specialists, turnkey firms, carpenters	Modular kitchens
Independent house	Architect-led firms, design-only consultants, turnkey firms	Independent house interiors

Your home

Types to shortlist

Read

2BHK on a budget

Turnkey firms, modular brands, kitchen and wardrobe specialists

2BHK under ₹5 lakh

Family 3BHK apartment

Turnkey firms, modular brands, boutique studios

3BHK interior guide

Villa or large home

Turnkey firms, boutique studios, luxury specialists, architects

Villa interiors

Older home to renovate

Renovation specialists, turnkey firms

Home renovation

Kitchen or wardrobes only

Kitchen and wardrobe specialists, turnkey firms, carpenters

Modular kitchens

Independent house

Architect-led firms, design-only consultants, turnkey firms

Independent house interiors

A turnkey firm with its own production

ModScale sits in type 1 and covers the work of types 7 and 8 in-house, so the people who design your home are the people who build it.

Every home designed in 3D on its floor plan before production

BWP plywood for kitchens and wardrobes, brands named in the quote

Joinery made in our own setup, installed by our team

One contact from floor plan to handover

Frequently asked questions

What types of interior designers are there in Bangalore?

Broadly ten: full-service turnkey firms, modular brands and online platforms, boutique design studios, luxury and villa specialists, freelance designers, design-only consultants, modular kitchen and wardrobe specialists, carpenters and interior contractors, renovation specialists, and architect-led firms.

Which type of interior designer is best for a 2BHK?

For most 2BHK apartments, a turnkey firm or a modular brand is the simplest choice, because one team handles the kitchen, wardrobes and units. If you only need a kitchen and wardrobes, a kitchen and wardrobe specialist can be enough.

Which type is best for a villa?

Villas usually suit a turnkey firm, a boutique studio or a luxury specialist that can handle custom furniture, lighting and large spaces. If you are changing structure or layout, involve an architect.

Is an interior designer more expensive than a carpenter?

Not always once you compare like for like. A carpenter usually charges for labour and materials only, while a designer adds 3D design, specifications and supervision. Compare itemised quotations with the same board grade and hardware.

How do I pick the best one from the list?

Pick the type that suits your home first, then shortlist two or three firms of that type and score them with our 10-point scorecard.

Which type is ModScale?

A full-service turnkey firm with its own production: we design every home in 3D, build kitchens and wardrobes in BWP plywood, and install everything with one team from our studio in HSR Layout.