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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.

  • 10 types of interior designers, side by side
  • Filter by your home to see which types fit
  • How each type charges, and the catch to check
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  • Own productionJoinery made in our own setup from the approved drawings
  • BWP plywoodBoiling-water-proof board for kitchens and wardrobes
  • 3D before productionSee every room in 3D and change it while it costs nothing
  • One teamDesign, production and installation, floor plan to handover
The list

10 types of interior designers in Bangalore

Start with the type that suits your home, then shortlist two or three firms of that type. Tap your situation to highlight the right ones.

Pick your situation to highlight the types that fit.

Where ModScale fits
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

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At a glance

Which type fits which home

Your homeTypes to shortlistRead
2BHK on a budgetTurnkey firms, modular brands, kitchen and wardrobe specialists2BHK under ₹5 lakh
Family 3BHK apartmentTurnkey firms, modular brands, boutique studios3BHK interior guide
Villa or large homeTurnkey firms, boutique studios, luxury specialists, architectsVilla interiors
Older home to renovateRenovation specialists, turnkey firmsHome renovation
Kitchen or wardrobes onlyKitchen and wardrobe specialists, turnkey firms, carpentersModular kitchens
Independent houseArchitect-led firms, design-only consultants, turnkey firmsIndependent house interiors
Where ModScale fits

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
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U-shaped modular kitchen with beige base units and white wall units, Komal’s home at Sobha Dream Acres, a 3D design prepared for the client
Next step

Once you know the type, compare the firms

Use the same 10 checkpoints for every firm on your shortlist, from portfolio and 3D design to warranty.

Process

How a ModScale project runs

Eight stages, one responsible team, and no handoff between the people who design your home and the people who build it. Read the full detail on our process page.

  1. DiscussionYour floor plan, brief and budget, and an initial quotation.
  2. Site measurementExact dimensions, so everything is drawn to your real walls.
  3. Design discussionRoom by room: requirements, storage and circulation.
  4. 3D visualisationMaterials, lighting and proportion seen before anything is cut.
  5. IterationChanges made while they cost nothing.
  6. ProductionPanels cut and machined, custom pieces fabricated.
  7. InstallationCivil, ceiling, electrical, joinery and finishes, in sequence.
  8. HandoverSnagging closed, home cleaned and handed over.
From our portfolio

Homes designed by ModScale

Full-home designs prepared for our clients, shown as 3D visualisations.

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Living room with cream tufted sofas and marble TV wall, Shruthi’s villa in Hassan
Villa living room with marble TV wall. 3D design visualisation prepared for the client: Shruthi’s villa, Hassan.
Master bedroom with tall channelled headboard panel and branch chandelier, Shankar villa, Begur
Master bedroom with channelled headboard. 3D design visualisation prepared for the client: Shankar villa, Begur.
Bathroom with backlit organic-shaped mirror and green tiled shower wall, Sidhartha Shankar house
Bathroom with backlit mirror. 3D design visualisation prepared for the client: Sidhartha Shankar house, Kanakapura Road.
Foyer console with table lamps under a double-height chandelier, Shivashankar Reddy villa, Bellandur
Double-height foyer. 3D design visualisation prepared for the client: Shivashankar Reddy villa, Bellandur.
Master bedroom with curved backlit headboard wall, Hussain and Saniya’s villa at Gokul Vatika
Bedroom with curved backlit headboard. 3D design visualisation prepared for the client: Hussain and Saniya’s villa, Gokul Vatika.
Foyer shoe unit with arch-pattern shutters and cushioned seat, Narasimhan’s home at The Prestige City
Foyer shoe unit with seat. 3D design visualisation prepared for the client: Narasimhan’s home, Prestige City.
FAQs

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.

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