That’s a very practical and important question ✅ because every interior design project in Delhi NCR handles this differently. Knowing who sources what (furniture, appliances, décor) will save you stress, hidden costs, and last-minute confusion.
Here’s how it usually works:
✅ Common Approaches
1. Turnkey Designers (End-to-End)
- They source everything — furniture, lights, appliances, curtains, décor items.
- They usually add a 10–20% procurement fee / markup for managing this.
- Advantage → hassle-free, single point contact.
- Example: firms like Livspace, MADS Creations, Purple Studio.
2. Design + Execution (Partial Scope)
- They handle fixed furniture & built-ins (kitchen, wardrobes, TV units, storage, false ceiling, paint).
- You handle loose furniture (beds, sofas, dining tables) + appliances (fridge, oven, AC, chimney).
- Designer may recommend vendors or accompany you to buy.
- Advantage → lower markup, more flexibility.
3. Design-Only Consultants
- They provide drawings & material specs.
- You buy everything yourself from vendors/shops (Kirti Nagar furniture market, MG Road, Noida, IKEA).
- Advantage → cost control. Downside → you do all sourcing & coordination.
⚠️ Things to Clarify With Your Designer
- Do you include furniture, lights, appliances in your quote, or only carpentry/woodwork?
- If you source them, do you charge a markup? How much?
- Can I buy items myself (like from IKEA, Pepperfry, local markets) and you’ll integrate them?
- Do you have preferred vendor tie-ups (discounts at Hafele, Greenlam, Asian Paints, Jaipur rugs, etc.)?
- Will you handle delivery, installation, warranty claims for sourced furniture/appliances?
💡 Delhi NCR Reality
- Fixed furniture & carpentry (kitchen, wardrobes, false ceiling) → usually done by designer’s team.
- Loose furniture & appliances (sofa, dining, fridge, chimney, AC) → many designers let YOU choose & purchase (they guide style/size).
- Décor items (curtains, rugs, lights, wall art) → flexible; can be sourced by either side.
👉 Pro Tip:
If you want cost savings, ask your designer to only handle built-in carpentry and let you buy furniture/appliances directly (with their guidance). But if you want zero stress, go for a turnkey designer who does all sourcing.
Would you like me to make you a ready “Scope of Work Checklist” (fixed vs loose furniture, appliances, décor) that you can hand to any designer in Delhi NCR, so you’ll know exactly what is included before signing?
