Perfect 👍 — let’s deep dive into 8️⃣ Décor & Styling, because this is where your interiors truly come alive. Carpentry and finishes give structure, but décor, styling, and final accessorizing give the home its soul and personality.

8️⃣ Décor & Styling – Key Questions to Ask Your Designer

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🪞 Furniture & Loose Elements

Do you source sofas, dining sets, beds or only fixed carpentry?
Can I provide furniture separately and just use your design service?
Do you curate furniture from Kirti Nagar, MG Road, IKEA, Pepperfry or only premium brands?
Do you design custom furniture (sofa, bar unit, coffee tables)?
Can you show me a cost comparison of custom vs ready-made?

🖼 Décor & Accessories

Do you source curtains, rugs, mirrors, art, cushions, accessories?
Do you include décor costs in BOQ or is it billed separately?
Can you curate from Banjara Market, Good Earth, Jaipur Rugs, Obeetee?
Do you provide styling services at handover (placing accessories, rugs, art)?
Do you recommend budget vs premium décor mix to balance costs?

💡 Lighting & Atmosphere

Do you prepare a décor lighting plan (chandeliers, lamps, sconces)?
Can you source from Bhagirath Palace vs designer brands (Flos, Moooi, Klove Studio)?
How do you highlight art & décor with focused lighting?
Do you integrate mood-based smart lighting for décor?
Do you provide backlit onyx, glass, or niche lighting for display areas?

🎨 Personalization

Do you curate exclusive art, sculptures, bespoke décor?
Do you collaborate with artists, galleries, or artisans?
Can you incorporate my existing art/collectibles into design?
Do you create themed styling (heritage, modern minimal, luxury glam)?
How do you ensure décor reflects my personal taste & lifestyle?

📑 Budget & Transparency

How much should I budget for décor & furnishings (curtains, rugs, art)?
Do you pass on vendor discounts for décor brands?
Do you charge a sourcing fee or add markup?
Can I get a separate décor budget sheet?
Do you provide a final shopping list with prices before purchase?

✅ Pro Tip

In Delhi NCR:
- Sofas/Dining/Beds → Kirti Nagar / MG Road / Premium Showrooms.
- Décor Accessories → Banjara Market (budget), Good Earth & Cottons & Satins (premium).
- Lighting → Bhagirath Palace (value), Klove / Moooi (luxury).
Always keep 15–25% of your total budget for décor & styling.
Insist on a final styling day with designer → rugs, art, accessories placed before handover.

👉 Do you want me to create a Décor & Styling Checklist (room-by-room) so you can tick off curtains, rugs, lights, art, cushions, accessories while working with your designer?