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VISIONS
Shimmering Architectonic Brilliance of Payal Kapoor's Design Genius
Payal Kapoor
Founder, Director,
and Interior Designer
Visions Interior
Designers & Consultants
Creative
Companies to Watch
in 2023
Interior
Designer
Smart Interior
Comprehending the factors
that have led to the rise of
Interior Designers in the Modern
Real Estate Sector
Inside Story
Characteris cs of Remarkable
Interior Designing Companies that
have Transformed the Commercial
and Residen al Lifestyles.

S
Abhishek Joshi
Deputy Editor
abhishek.joshi@insightssuccess.com
Recognizing the
Success Designers
of Modern World
S
uccess is the most sought-after word in today’s
world. Every business entrepreneur strives to succeed
in his venture by putting in his best efforts, applying
new ideas and implementing the best possible solutions to
achieve client satisfaction. As we figure out the underlying
reasons of success, one aspect common among the
successful business organizations is in their well-planned
interiors. Yes. That is a fact.
Having a good and nicely designed office and commercial
spaces, breathes in life into the property and makes it warm
and welcoming. Every inch of space is properly utilized,
giving proper place and position to the functional elements
and the staff, yet leaves the most essential space for
comfortable movement and a feeling of openness. Such
premises are the powerhouses of positive energies and give
a unique feeling of oneness. Most residential properties that

Editor’s Note
are ergonomically designed offer wonderful living spaces to
all the members of the family to reside peacefully and in
happiness.
Understanding this importance of interior designing
solutions, the need for designers increased substantially
over last couple of decades. The role of the interior
designers is not just in beautification and object placement,
in fact it is much higher and broader, as it influences the
working process, psyche of the people, smoothness and
efficiency and helps in saving time and energy.
Identifying the impact of interior designers in the modern
business world, CioLook India is pleased to present you its
latest edition, Creative Interior Designer Companies to
Watch in 2023, that showcases some of the promising and
successful interior designing enterprises that have brought
about a positive change in the modern business world.
Attached are a couple of interesting articles written by our
in-house editorial team that will enrich your creative
quotient.
Have an engaging and enlightening read. Enjoy!

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Aura Architects
Cra ing Spaces that Nurture Your Life me Dreams
SSA Design Studio
Amalgama ng Elements of En cing Designs
Wholistic Interiors
Vatsal Shah Architects
Connec ng Mind, Body, and Space to Your Life me
Sanchi Shah
Winning Design Firm for
Your Life’s Timeless Achievements
Cra ing the Space-Time of Your Dreams for You
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Brief
Vatsal Shah Architects offers reliable services in interior
designing, architecture services and landscaping
solutions.
Ar Vatsal Shah and
Sapana Shah,
Interior Designer
Featuring Brief
SSA Design Studio a firm of Architects, Interior
Designers and Corporate Design Consultants, offers
(residences, bungalows, corporate offices, schools,
research labs, retail designs, hotels, gymnasiums, etc) and
also a first intelligent office building in Mumbai.
Aura Architects believes in creating an “aura” of positivity,
mental peace, Aesthetic appeal, Timelessness, belongingness
and minimalism. It offers solutions that cater to the client needs
and makes the properties lively, efficient and sustainable.
Sanchi Shah Interior Designer offers perfect spaces through
its residential, office, industrial and commercial interior
solutions, that uplift the aesthetic look and make the
property efficient and unique.
SSA Design Studio
Aura Architects
Sanchi Shah
Interior Designer
Ar Sandeep Shah and
Ar Anita Shah,
Founders
Nimisha Kansagara,
Chief Architect
and Co-founder
Sanchi Shah, Founder
and Principal Designer
Company
Vision is a interior design firm of international repute,
has successfully delivered unique solutions to offices,
showrooms, residences, hotels and more.
Vision Interior Designers
& Consultants
Payal Kapoor,
Founder, Director, and
Interior Designer
Wholistic Interiors’ is a boutique interior designing firm,
specializing in exclusive, cost-effective and luxurious
interior solutions.
Wholistic Interiors
Ar Vijashree Abhyankar,
Founder,
Principal Architect and
Interior Designer
Creative
Companies to Watch
in 2023
Interior
Designer

VISIONS
Visions is a one-stop-shop,
so the clients have
no headaches as they deal
with only one person.

COVER STORY
Payal Kapoor
Founder, Director,
Visions Interior
Designers & Consultants

e live by our visions in the currents of time,
Wtranscending the concurrent streams of an ever-
changing reality. As our present remains a blur
sliding on the edges of the passing waves of moments and
the coming tides of future visions, there is an impulse
within us that defines, confines, designs, and decorates our
three-dimensional, colourfull, and worldly reality.
In fact, we live inside the architectonics of the world
envisioned by our senses for us. Our deepest wishes, innate
desires, and ornate dreams fill the panoramas of the interior
of time’s droplets moment by moment.
This is what life is all about. While the expanse of our
past’s incompleteness embodies our present demands, a
glimpse into the window of time by a creatively passionate
mind of designing genius like Visions’ Founder, Director,
and Interior Designer, Payal Kapoor, can reshape the
future of our world by fulfilling all our demands, needs, and
expectations from the spaces we live in.
On Life’s Canvas
Payal says, “I do try and infuse the neoclassic style with
contemporary classic and create a fusion.” Keeping the
tones subtle, merging architecture landscape with interiors
by creating spaces that flow from inside to outside – Large
windows, Subtle palettes, Huge bright canvas on wall that
speaks for itself and extends vibrancy and colour – Lamps
chandeliers and perfect lighting that set the mood.
Over the years with experience one becomes picky and
critical of one’s own work at times and cannot compromise.
“More so in my case as we execute turnkey civil and
interiors works.” Hence it becomes imperative that the
finish Tones, Choice of colours, Materials used both hard
and soft are absolutely in sync with each other and there is a
perfect marriage between architecture design and
landscape.
Modelling Magnificence
Payal and her magnificent Visions are preceded by her fame
as the world-renowned interior designer of 'The Palace on
Wheels,' The Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jodhpur, The USI
Building for the President of India, and The Imperial
Hotel, Janpath New Delhi. She, as a visionary, saw the
world as an open canvas on which her fanciful torques
could shape the interiors of human space-time to her own
visions.
Payal studied at the renowned Carmel Convent School in
New Delhi as a young girl, except for one year when she
moved to Mumbai due to her father's stationing there, "He
was a naval officer.”
After finishing her higher education, she pursued interior
design at the Polytechnic College for Women for three
years before moving on to hospitality, hotel, and
commercial design.
The Executive Director of one of Delhi's leading Interior
Designers handpicked her after she graduated from the
Interiors School in 1987, sensing a magnificent creative
spirit in her. She was offered a challenging opportunity as
senior advisor of their design firm 'Craftsmen' by the
promoters of 'Dream City' after gaining sufficient exposure
at Manasara. This firm's projects were mostly completed on
a turnkey basis.
Despite all the
shortcomings
in the industry,
Payal and her team
Visions are highly
passionate about
what they do.
"After working with one of New Delhi's leading design
firms, I gained valuable experiences and nuances of design
and later joined another firm that exposed me to sites-civil
interiors and furniture making," she says.
Under Payal's direction, the company expanded from
making panel doors and windows to producing high-quality
furniture and completing several Turnkey projects.
Vanquishing Obstacles
"After working for both firms for about three years, I
decided to strike out on my own and launch 'VISIONS' in
1990," she continues. I admit it was difficult at first because
Creative Interior Designer Companies to Watch in 2023

I had no connections or ideas for acquiring projects because
I had no business background. However, for any minor
assignment that came my way, I worked hard and met every
deadline.”
Her ordeal was far from over. She faced numerous
challenges in the design industry because she lacked a
godfather, godmother, or even a family member with a
design background. Her relatives worked in medicine,
engineering, services, and business. "I was the sole business
owner," she says.
Communication was slow thirty years ago, when there was
no internet, WhatsApp, smartphones, and so on. There was
a lot of reliance on research through books and libraries,
and she was completely hands-on, so speed slowed as
communications were physical or via landlines.
There were also concerns about entering a male-dominated
profession, dealing with labor, which is always dominated
by men, and traveling long distances for work. Clients were
sometimes extremely unprofessional and never paid on
time, and others would complete the job but never pay,
despite a formal contract. Payal, who was only in her
twenties, was devastated by these events. Working hard, not
getting paid, and facing harsh criticism was discouraging
and demoralizing.
According to Payal, each day is a day of learning. Learning
lessons from every bad experience meant that she educated
herself to gauge the human mindset and reactions, learning
to understand various personalities in her line of work. It
also taught her necessary interpersonal skills and the art of
dealing with difficult clientele and circumstances. Apart
from learning to be patient, she maintained her self-respect
and stayed strong, keeping her head high and focusing on
the work at hand. She adds, “Such experiences meant I was
ready to handle any situation professionally.”
Accomplishing a Farsightedness
These experiences and her creative instinct guided Payal in
designing some of the best iconic structures in and around
India. They include luxury trains like The Palace on Wheels
and Sambhar Express, over twenty hotels, and royal
palaces, six schools, twelve offices such as TATA’s corporate
office and Reliance Industries’ New Delhi office, forty
residences including French Embassy Guest House in
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Mint Casino Ship, PVR Mega
Mall, Gurgaon, five showrooms including IGI Airport
Departure, and many more.

Adding to her already escalating fame, Payal has also
received numerous awards, including
Ÿ Excellence in Architecture & Design at the Festival of
Architecture & Interior Designing (FOAID) 2019.
Ÿ WADe Asia 2018, Baron’s Who’s Who (USA) of the
World Global Edition.
Ÿ International Design Award
Ÿ Adex was also bagged as the Best Indian Designer from
India
Ÿ Chosen as the Best Indian Designer in 1998-2000
Also, Payal has been featured in
Ÿ Greatest Designers of the World Coffee Table Top Book,
By USA
Ÿ Barons Who’s Who of the World
Ÿ Best Spa Designer 2007
Payal recalls a few moments of epiphany that launched her
on the path to success. Her first milestone came in 1991,
when she was awarded her first independent hotel
consultancy project, The Imperial Hotel, Janpath, New
Delhi. Following that, The GD Goenka School in Vasant
Kunj, the USI building for the President of India, The
Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodhpur, and The Palace On
Wheels were absolute highlights until today.
Payal never wanted to be stereotyped as doing only one
type of work throughout her career. "I always wanted to
experiment and take on challenging projects," she says,
"and after successfully overcoming all hurdles, those were
'aha!' moments for me, as I also received much-deserved
recognition.”
Achieving Monumental Milestones
Out of these, she says that without a doubt, The Palace on
Wheels luxury train project remains her monumental
achievement so far. “Converting it from a meter gauge to a
broad gauge was a significant turning point for me, despite
being associated with previous multi-million projects,” she
says.
Payal won this project out of the country and successfully
completed it, putting India in a neck and neck position with
The Royal Scotsman train, bringing The Palace on Wheels
to a number one ranking. Previously ranked number ten,
this luxury train received much press coverage with its
bespoke décor that depicted the rich cultural history of
India. Also, with it came a high since Payal, along with her
Visions, became a force to be reckoned with in her field.

Sharing the design USPs of Visions, Payal says she does not
impose her design ideas on any client and tries to
incorporate their style and needs in the final design. Visions
prefer to work as a team to achieve the end result per
clients’ sensibilities.
It is important to adapt to the client’s needs, budget
timelines, and aesthetics and handholding them till the end.
“And I guess that’s what makes our Visions different,” she
states, “With us, the client does not have to look for people
to execute their work as we have an in-house team of civil,
interiors, and landscape fit-outs.” Visions is a one-stop
shop, so the clients have no headaches as they deal with
only one person.
“As with technology advancing so fast and competition
becoming strong with new professionals entering the
industry it becomes important to keep yourself abreast with
trends and also at my level to ‘set the trends,” she adds.
Create something out of the box. “That is timeless has been
my idea of a perfect design. I would want people to walk in
even after years and feel that the interiors are fresh and
classy.”
With us, the client
does not have to look
for people to execute
their work as we have
an in-house team
of civil, interiors, and
landscape fit-outs.

Envisioning Your Own Dreams
In her advice for the young designers and women out there,
“I would only say that there is no shortcut to hard work,
honesty and focus on timelines, integrity and immaculate
deliverables as promised to a client by you. Respect time,
be punctual, and honour your word and commitments
always. A good project well delivered will not only get you
more work and appreciation but also take you a long way
and get you more work. Reputation matters a lot. My
working module is that I do less work but it’s quality over
quantity.”
Living by Your Own Visions
Despite all the shortcomings in the industry, Payal and her
team Visions, are highly passionate about what they do.
“There are times when I am not very enthusiastic about
some things, but I work on it by discovering small ways to
keep the excitement high,” she says. Despite the challenges,
the show must go on!
In her special advice to professional women, Payal says
they must be respected as they embody the art of balancing
work, the home, life, and everything. She appeals to them,
“I do believe that time management is essential to being an
organized person. Delegating and outsourcing must be used
wherever possible, so please do it.”
More importantly, love and trust yourself. Also, be
motivated by setting aside some time for self-care and
enjoyment with friends. Learn to laugh and to let go, as
some situations are beyond your control, and you cannot
please everyone. Furthermore, never compromise your self-
respect and dignity because you are worth much more than
you think.
Her fame as the
world-renowned interior
designer of 'The Palace on
Wheels,' The Umaid Bhavan
Palace, Jodhpur, The USI
Building for the President
of India, and The Imperial
Hotel, Janpath New Delhi
precedes Payal and her
magniﬁcent Visions.

Aura
A R C H I T E C T S
Crafting Spaces that Nurture Your Lifetime Dreams
reative urge produces everything out of nothing.
CInnovation enables one to find their way through
insurmountable obstacles. Creativity and
innovative spirits are complementary to each other, the way
architecture and interior designs are mutually harmonizing
aspects of civil engineering.
To build masterpieces out of empty spaces, shaping the
nothingness into something beautiful and meaningful and
with a purpose to nurture life into all its entirety into the
flowing river of time, Aura Architects came into existence
as the dream realization of Nimisha Kansagara, the Chief
Architect and the Co-founder.
Nimisha started her journey in the design field after
completing her graduation with academic excellence in
2002. With dreams and aspirations to design something
meaningful, she began working with senior architects and
personal, small-scale projects with one laptop and many
aspirations.
Belonging to a middle-class family and a society where
women are generally full-time homemakers, she ventured
into a completely male-dominated profession, balancing
family life and professional life with perseverance to cross
all the hurdles and gradually with her life and Design
Partner Saket Kansagara established Aura Architects in
2006.
In an exclusive interview with the CIOLOOK INDIA team,
Nimisha spoke about Aura Architects' journey,
achievements, and plans. The high points of it are given
ahead.
Please describe your Firm in detail.
Aura Architects is a design firm dealing in architecture,
interior design, valuation, and turnkey design solutions
since 2006 based in a fast developing city of Rajkot,
Gujarat. As a young and dynamic firm, we believe in
providing the best design services, from innovative
concepts and thoughts on paper to materializing them in
physical form. We believe that design is not just aesthetics;
it's how a space functions, experiences it creates, responds
to the environment, and much beyond the physical form.
What was your inspiration behind venturing into the
interior designing sector as a creative company?
The professions of architecture and interior design
complement each other; venturing into interior design was
more of a natural course than a logical one. Interior design
is a profession where the free-flowing creative urges are
more satisfied.
As a young architect, I initially resisted being recognized as
an interior designer. Still, interior design is always
considered more of a feminist profession, and gradually the
two disciplines of architecture and interior design created a
synergistic value for 'Aura Architects.' The main inspiration
is to create spaces that are true to their purpose and
designed to create a functional, aesthetic, and rich living
experience.
What USPs make you stand out as an interior designing
company?
Most effective and user-friendly space planning, minimalist
and sustainable design solutions, innovative concepts and
realistic budget and timeframe seamless process of design,
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Nimisha Kansagara
Chief Architect and Co-founder
Aura Architects

execution, supervision, technology, and skill upgradation,
friendly and approaching staff and office setup are the USPs
that make us stand out as a promising interior design
company. We believe in the theory of karma – believe in
yourself and do work to the best of your abilities, and
success and reward will follow automatically. We believe in
creating a win-win situation for all associated with us.
What were the initial challenges after venturing into the
field you are in, and what are the challenges now?
For any firm that starts from a zero, the initial challenges
are always a lack of resources, finances, and infrastructure.
But for a design firm, we require creative capability and a
few clients willing to risk hiring without testimonials, and
we were fortunate to have such clients. Back then, in 2006,
the world was not so much social media driven, so
challenges were lesser than now when a social media
presence is a must for everyone.
Newer challenges are to remain updated with the
technology and products and cater to a new techno-savvy
generation more interested in virtual reality than physical
reality. As an aspiring firm, it's more important to expand
the boundaries or territories of the work domain and reach
globally. India is impacting the global economy, and we
wish to be part of that impact.
Being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how
technology is transforming your sector and what future
advancements we can expect.
Technology is transforming every sector and making its
impact on how we design spaces and how we perform our
day-to-day activities. As far as interior design is concerned,
automation and upgraded gadgets govern how we live and
conduct our daily rituals. Thermal comfort, voice
commands, Mood and ambience lighting, security gadgets,
WiFi connectivity, work from home, versatile work
environments, etc. are changing the design parameters.
Living and working in a world where information travels at
a light speed greatly impacts the design process. Actual 3D
walkthrough and digital visualization will add to the client's
experience of making an informed decision.
What would be your advice to aspirants willing to
venture into your field?
Interior design is a field for only hard-core designers
passionate about design and aesthetics and ready to put
unending work hours into the profession. It demands fresh
We believe that design
is not just aesthetics;
it's how a space functions,
experiences it creates,
responses to the environment,
and much beyond the physical form.
new concepts, dedicated hard work in transforming those
concepts into technical details, coordinating with executing
agencies, and getting a project executed. It's not meant for
people who want an easy life and fixed working hours, are
unartistic, or are unwilling to explore venues beyond the
conventional regime.
How do you envision scaling Aura Architects' scope and
offerings in the future?
We are targeting to create a team of highly efficient, future-
ready, skilled, and technically qualified technocrats – a
group of youth with a burning desire to create the best-of-
life experiences of seamlessly designed spaces for the users
of our services.
We aspire to make Aura Architects a global brand and
promote the rich and diverse Indian arts and crafts and
weave them with interior design, and present to the world a
vibrant yet minimalist design trend. We wish to create a
work platform where we can collaborate with designers
across the globe and provide our services to newer areas.

Ÿ “It's a very good design ﬁrm with a nice
approach to work and a good client
interaction and orientation." - Nirav
Godhani.
Ÿ “Innovative ideas, homely feel, and receptive
mindset… what else you need… great place for
the architectural feast." - Dr Pareen
Kantesariya, Joint Replacement Surgeon.
Ÿ “Thank you, Nimisha and Saket, for helping
me to redesign my home and clinic with your
magic touch. You really have a very good
vision of your design that comes truly magical
at the end." - Dr Neelesh Padodara,
Priyadarshan Hospital.
Clients
Testimonials:

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L imitations live only in our minds. But if we use our
Limaginations, our possibilities become limitless.” –
Jamie Paolinetti, Film Director.
We are limited by our imagination, restricted by our
perception, and confined by preconceived notions of our
mindset. Otherwise, we are free to reach the depth of the
universe, the breadth of the cosmos, and the width of
infinity. When we cannot even visualize a moment ahead,
Sanchi Shah, the interior designing firm’s famed Founder
and Principal Designer of the same name, envisions
lifetimes ahead. And crafts magnificent panoramas and
visually opulent vistas. Spaces that reflect the stories of
their inhabitants in a picturesque language. That speaks a
million words in every minute detail of the architecture’s
shimmering brilliance.
As Nate Berkus, the American Interior Designer, says,
“Your Home should tell the story of who you are and be a
collection of what you Love,” Sanchi Shah possesses
relentless enthusiasm to push boundaries that drive her to
question, learn and grow. “At our firm, we design the
space that supports your wellbeing.” She is involved in
projects from conceptualization to completion. Her innate
sense of style, ability to blend in functionality with
materials and aesthetics and whimsical imagination is her
USP.
Speaking Spaces
Sanchi Shah is a professional interior designer in
Ahmedabad, specializing in providing comprehensive
interior design and delivering solutions and inspiring
spaces. She makes your home and office beautiful; she is
eager to know your requirements and provides the best
interior design services. The firm offers a one-stop design
solution for bringing your ideal home to life. The firm was
established in 2014 and has completed over 40 projects.
Sanchi Shah designs is an Award-Winning Design Firm
focusing on high-quality projects with a unique aesthetic.
She says, “We pride ourselves on taking on a select number
of projects with a high quality of attention to detail.”
Having trained under a reputed architectural firm in
(Ahmedabad) India, Sanchi then ventured out to work
independently and has more than eight years of designing
experience and now has established her firm with a team of
experts to fulfil all kinds of design requirements in one
place, for its clients, making their lives easier and beautiful.
The Unison of Form and Function
Sharing the immersive benefits offered by the firm, Sanchi
divulges that each project is developed in its totality,
wherein all the parts, down to the smallest interior detail,
receive equally dedicated attention. The specification and
detailing of every project are of utmost importance and are
one of our most salient strengths. Offering an unmatched
quality of finishing and detailing, every feature in a project
is designed and considered. She adds, “We believe what
works good is better than what looks good.”
Short-lived fashions and regressive styles are shunned; the
aim of physical and aesthetic longevity through practicality
An Award-Winning Design Firm for Your Life’s Timeless Achievements

predominates our design. Personal attention is given to
every project ensuring only the highest quality that is long-
lasting and durable. In the words of the legendary architect
Frank Lloyd Wright – “Form that follows function has been
misunderstood. Form and function should be one, joined in
a spiritual union.” “It is this philosophy that inspires and
drives our design process,” states Sanchi.
She furthers that their best works result from a pragmatic
performance-driven approach to design rather than mere
form innovation. They have realized over time that the
practical aspect of an idea can improve the aesthetic
pleasure one gets from it. She says, “Our buildings are
planned from the inside out, where exterior forms result
from interior spatial circulation and performance.”
The Central Tenet
The Interior Design Services offered by the firm are:
Home Interior Design Services, Ideas, and Inspiration:
“Home is a central tenet of a family, and we value what a
comfortable home space can do for your family. We aim at
creating just that space for you to cherish your family
experiences,” says Sanchi.
Art of home interior design includes concept development,
communicating with the client, planning, and execution of
works. These four pillars or basics work together to form a
combined proficiency. The client's personal preferences,
professional experience, and designer talent provide the
best blueprint. It creates a vibrant visual layout productively
before going ahead with a real space transformation.
Technical knowledge, experience, and teamwork are
essential in the execution of the plan reality. There are many
other attributes, but these two stages: design and execution,
mainly decide the outcome. Sanchi adds, “However, all this
aside, we feel that your vision of how your home should be
is more crucial than anything else. We work together with
you and design your home according to your way of living
and budget in your mind.”
What Do You Get in Home Interior Design Services from
Sanchi Shah?
Sanchi Shah
Founder and Principle Designer
Sanchi Shah
At ,
Sanchi Shah
we design the space
that supports your
wellbeing.
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Living Room Design, Bedroom Design, Kid’s Room
Design, Modular Kitchen Design, Wardrobe Design and
Storage Units, Entertainment Units Design, Study Tables
Design, Paintings and Wallpapers Design, Ceilings Design,
and Furniture Design.
Why Should You Hire Sanchi Shah for Home Interior
Design Services?
Over ten years of experience, Affordable prices with quality
standards, Co-design concept, Take complete control of the
process, from accessories to renovations, and Custom home
interior design solution as per client requirements.
Corporate and Commercial Office Interior Design
Company: If you’re looking for someone who can take
your interior design ideas and do them justice, Sanchi is
ready to help. She provides eye-catching corporate and
commercial office interior design services in Ahmedabad,
Gandhinagar, and Vadodara.
Office designs have become an area of importance and
consideration in an age where a major part of the day is
spent in the office space. The design not only portrays what
your work stands for but also determines the productivity of
your employees. When you invest in professional office
design, both form and function will come into play.
Achieving the perfect execution of a design that suits both
your business needs and aesthetic wishes can be tough, as
you’ll need to balance the quality of installation with your
business's budget, as available.
She is focused on helping you achieve this balance and can
implement your office designs with a perfect combination
of meticulous craftsmanship and excellent value for money.
She aims to ensure your office space is utilized as efficiently
as possible and wherever practical. She will suggest how
you could reduce your overall running costs. Her efforts
would be to create a workspace that will help reinforce your
brand identity, promote your services and product, and
attract a higher-quality workforce.
Interior for Commercial Offices-
Sanchi Shah develops a complete commercial design
package to create a beautiful backdrop to conduct your
business. Find ahead what you can get for your commercial
office interior design: •Design and maximization of space,
•Eco-friendly build and renovation, •Ceiling and lighting
options, •Power and plumbing systems, and •Select wall
paintings with an appropriate colour scheme, fabric,
furniture, fittings, lighting, flooring, artwork, and other
accessories.
Interior for Corporate Offices-
Sanchi Shah’s corporate workspace design carries the
essence of the proud brand, combining luxury and comfort.
Following are the corporate office interior design services:
•Concept Development, •Space Planning, •Light and other
accessories, •Colour, •Material Selection, •Design Develop-
ment, •Construction documents and procurement, and
•Construction administration.
What Do You Get in Office Interior Design Services from
Sanchi Shah?
•Workplace Strategy, •Office Space Planning Services,
•Customize Large and Small Office Spaces to Your Needs,
•Furniture Ideas, •Project Management, and •Office
Renovation.
Hotel Interior Design Services: The consumer is getting
more and more demanding lifestyle luxury; “We collaborate
with hoteliers to build designs which appeal to the senses of
the globe-trotting Indian and international clients,” says
Sanchi adding that they offer interior design for budget
hotels making sure to create stylized designs with even
simplistic material board and shoestring budgets. As an
interior designer for hotels, the focus is on building an
indulging experience for the guests. They offer designs for
budget hotels and premium high-end hotels.
Restaurants Interior Design Services: A good interior
design can do as much for a cafe, restaurant or bar as good
food and drinks can.
Creating an amazing interior design is anything but simple.
There are thousands of factors to juggle – What will your
restaurant, bar or cafe’s style be like? How can you make
the interior as beautiful and decorative as possible without
disrupting the staff’s workflow? Will safety regulations
even allow your grandiose designs to take form?
When you think about how much goes into the design of
the perfect restaurant interior, you’ll gain a whole new
appreciation for these wondrously designed interior spaces.
Restaurant concept development involves restaurant design
but also includes market and competitive research, emerg-
ing and fading trends, financial modelling and what-if
scenarios, branding and brand evolution, supply chain
issues, and potentially even brand portfolio management

(for hospitality enterprises with multiple brands in a family
that must articulate). Simply put, it involves various people,
not just interior designers and architects.
There are hundreds of elements to take into consideration in
restaurant design. Today’s successful restaurant concepts
are about more than just: “Good Food, Good Service, Good
Atmosphere….” That’s a bad motto.
This overview is by no means comprehensive, but it
provides a sense of how complex these projects can be and
why it’s common to see experienced design consultants
intimately involved in bringing to life today’s successful
restaurant concepts.
The Team for Your Dream Interior Designs
Sanchi completely believes in her team. “Our team is our
most valued resource; We focus on active discussion and
collaboration at all levels, which enables every design to
reach its most evolved solution.”
Each project is handled by a talented and dedicated team
who works closely together at every venture stage.
Depending on size and scope, each project is generally
supervised and overlooked by engineers, architects and
interior designers.
Whatever your needs are, Sanchi Shah will provide you
with custom home interior design solutions that breathe life
into your interiors. “There is a lot to say about the ﬁrm and
its work, but we suggest checking our work portfolio, as we
believe what they have said, ‘work speaks more than
words,” she concludes.

Characteristics of
Remarkable
Interior Designing
Companies
Transformed the
Commercial and Residential
Lifestyles
that have

In today’s world, it is essential to fully experience every
space one inhabits because of the daily grind and
difficulties of the modern world, which anesthetizes
one's sensory experiences. Interior design helps people
improve their lives, their way of life, and how they see the
world. The human desire to seek out and recognize beauty
in the world around us is fundamental.
A modern person can live in an ideal environment when
beauty and aesthetics are combined with functionality to
optimize the space. Many individuals believe inside plans
to be a discretionary expansion of their structure, something
not essential to its development. The building's character is
derived from its architecture and interior design.
This is where Inside Designing firms come into the image.
The way we live and work has changed because of interior
design firms. They make a big difference when it comes to
making homes and businesses look better. It is the
responsibility of these businesses to design spaces that are
not only comfortable and functional but also visually
appealing.
Let's take a look at the characteristics of interior design
firms and learn more!
Interior Designing as a Form of Expression
The element of expression that distinguishes interior design
from regularity is what distinguishes art from regularity.
People make certain assumptions about the people who live
there based on how the space looks when they enter it. If
the colours are loud and flashy, the person may be
charmingly outgoing and live an extrovert lifestyle. If the
interiors are done in muted colours, it may show that the
owner is trying to make a home that relaxes them and
shows that they value peace and quiet.

A maximalist design may suggest the individual's need for
mental stimulation, while a minimalist design may convey
the individual's quest for an uncluttered space that leads to
an uncluttered mind. Both options are just different ways to
express oneself and represent the various ways people relate
to their space. Neither of them is superior to the other. The
significance of interior design lies in its remarkable capacity
to function as a form of expression.
Interior Design as an Essential Part of the Workplace
A disorganized space creates mental chaos in its occupants.
When designing a workplace, this piece of advice comes in
handy because clutter and productivity do not go hand in
hand. Every employee can have a workspace that is just the
right size if the interior design of the office is done in a way
that makes the most of the space available. The employee
may have a harder time keeping their space clean and be
more likely to have minor accidents if it is too small.
A space that is too big would force the worker to travel
further multiple times throughout the day, wasting time that
could have been used for other purposes. A workplace's
interior design is also important because it ensures that the
office has the right desks, chairs, and lighting, thereby
increasing productivity and employee satisfaction. A
person's performance improves when they are more at ease
in their surroundings.
Catering to the Needs of Each Family Member
Interior design is a way to meet the needs of everyone in a
family A family might have parents, grandparents, toddlers,
or infants all living together. By creating spaces that are
simple to access, interior design can greatly benefit families
with young or elderly members. The idea behind interior
design and architecture can be applied to make it easier for
the elderly to move around the house.
It can also contribute to the creation of a safer environment
for toddlers, who can move around the house without
risking injury. In addition, inside planning can likewise be
used to make the space handicapped well disposed of, on
the off chance that any relative has an inability or restricted
versatility. As a result, interior design can assist people with
varying needs in maintaining dignity in their lives and
being self-sufficient members of the household.
Inside decorators help in planning the homes as per the
individuals who live in it, the way they live, and the work
they do. The present and future requirements of the family
are both remembered by a planner. Regardless of whether
you are going for a redesign or developing another home, a
fashioner will ensure that space accommodates your family
and not the inverse. A house with young children, for
instance, must have access to the garden, whereas a house
with teenagers must have separate rooms.
Well-designed spaces are essential to a Happy Living
A good designer will never compromise on the central
space of the home because it is the center of the entire area
where families gather to socialize and have fun. The
bedrooms and bathrooms typically have smaller sizes, but if
there is enough storage space, the pressure to cut down on
central space is relieved.
A home's resale value can be significantly increased by the
modifications made by a designer during the renovation.
However, this does not imply that a designer will alter the
rooms without considering what a potential purchaser might
want as opposed to what you require. An interior designer
will always pay you the most for the family home's value.
To summarize,
Striking inside planning organizations have specific
qualities that put them aside from their rivals. They are
inventive, creative, and detail oriented. Customer service,
professionalism, and adaptability are their top priorities.
They are tech-savvy and committed to environmentally
friendly design.
These qualities have helped these businesses change how
their customers live in their homes and businesses.
Assuming you are hoping to recruit an inside planning
organization, try to search for these qualities to guarantee
that you get the most ideal help.
- Shreyasi Shelke

Amalgamating Elements of Enticing Designs

SSA Design strives to
create enduring spaces
– it should look and
feel interes ng even
a er decades.
Interior Designers are responsive and quick in the
identification of design opportunities. A good designer
will never let an opportunity go by just because the
brief has certain elements or material locked in. Openness
towards changes and new avenues is part of the job for a
worthy designer.
A designer motivates the client to encourage him to try out
new things and break the conventional mold. The ultimate
aim of any décor initiative is to create a space ideally suited
to how you live.
They give equal importance to the details and the whole.
The basis of efficient designing is considering a problem,
analysing the solutions, and fine-tuning the available
options to figure out the best possible solution. A good
designer will never compromise on the home's central space
as that is the heart of the whole area where families come
together to be social and enjoy.
They will never let this vision shift from the big picture
while considering the details. Absolute perfection can only
be achieved when a number of small steps are duly
accomplished. SSA Design Studio – Established in the year
1995 by Ar. Sandeep Shah and Ar. Anita Shah has its
credit for an array of successful projects accomplished with
a dedicated team of designers and craftsmen.
The founders say, “Architecture & Interior Design are very
creative fields. Our designs affect the lifestyles and
efficiency of the users. We, as professionals, create
sculptures…. liveable spaces to be experienced and grow
in. What can be more satisfying than seeing our designed
spaces being metamorphized and revered by the users?”
Value affirmation to its clients lies in understanding their
perspective as the coherent architect’s aggregate
knowledge, expertise and skill in the interior designing field
to steer out each project from inception to successful
delivery, ensuring timely completion within the allocated
budget without compromising on quality and design
concept.
With strategic tie-ups, the organization provides Total
Design Consultancy (TDC) under one roof.
Ÿ Architectural Design
Ÿ Interior Design
Ÿ Structural Design
Ÿ Landscape Design
Ÿ MEP Design
Ÿ Green Building Design
Ar. Sandeep Shah
and Ar. Anita Shah,
Founders

As a TDC provider, the organization designs the project in
totality. It keeps the various design parameters under check
to achieve the desired objective, thus enabling its clients to
realize their dreams within the allocated budget.
The founders share, “We designed one of the first
“Intelligent Office Buildings” in Mumbai in 1998, which
was also featured in publications. Our work has been
featured in several print and on-line publications and on TV
shows such as “The Interiors Show” on the Times Now
Network.”
The Realm of Brilliance
Sandeep Shah graduated from L.S. Raheja School of
Architecture, Mumbai, in 1992. He stood first in the state of
Maharashtra and completed a Master of Science in
Architecture (M.S. Arch.) from California Polytechnic State
University, USA, in 1994. He worked with various
Architects in the USA before returning to Mumbai.
On the academic front, he was also a visiting lecturer at the
Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute of Architecture and
Environmental Studies, Juhu, Mumbai. On several
occasions, he has been invited to be on the “Design Jury” at
Architecture Colleges to evaluate and encourage young
students and speak on Architecture and Interior Designing
at forums, including social forums like the “Rotary Club.”
Anita Shah completed her G.D. Arch from L.S. Raheja
School of Architecture, Mumbai, in 1992. Apart from
Architecture and Interior Design, she is also very insightful
in the field of Vastu Shastra and Graphic Design. She has
been on the “Design Jury” at several Architecture Colleges
and Commercial forums.
Sandeep and Anita established the firm M/s SSA Design
Studio (Architects, Interior Designers and Corporate Design
Consultants) in 1995. Apart from their successful
professional career, they are deeply involved in charity
work in the field of education and healthcare.
Enticing Attributes
SSA Design strives to create enduring spaces – it should
look and feel interesting even after decades. The
organization does not impose any preconceived ideas on a
project. Each project has specific requirements, and that’s
how its designs emerge. The organization offers its clients
more than they expect – which is also the philosophy of
SSA.
As in every career, the young talent must be persuasive to
secure an opportunity to materialise one’s creative
ambitions. “Our zeal and perseverance enabled us to seek,
seize and validate our organisation as a team. Procurement
of consistent quality material and managing after-sales
services from vendors and contractors were the most

concerning challenges in the initial years,” shares Ar
Sandeep and Ar Anita.
Ironically, the current challenges involve dissuading clients
from incorporating the “seen this” idea. Technology
provides a host of information, but clients need to be
knowledgeable enough to evaluate whether it suits their
space or not.
Each design idea is worthy – however, it requires an
appropriate ambiance to enhance its value and look in sync.
With rising costs of material and labour, it becomes
imperative to balance design and cost for maximum project
efficiency.
Technological advancement in the field of Interior design
has indeed opened many avenues. Once the initial concepts
are clear, a host of software is available to take the design
process to the next level with realistic 3D rendering. Now,
with the 4D immersive technology in the metaverse, you
can actually be “within” the space and feel the “walk-
throughs”. 3D printers also have made visualizing the final
product very efficiently.
In terms of material variety today, one material could
undergo different finishing treatments and result in multiple
unique finishes. It is now easier to recreate affordable
designs, too, whether they are digitally printed artworks or
exclusive marble print tiles, thereby opening newer
possibilities for designers to provide exclusiveness even in
a budget job.
Indulging in the Pearls of Wisdom
It is a vast field with abundant opportunities to experiment
with innovative ideas and materials to create and satisfy the
artist in you. Your design, the ability to adapt in this ever-
changing scenario, the quality of your service, and your
integrity as a person shall become the trump cards of
success in this field.
Embracing the Future Roadmap
By continuously embracing change – whether in mindset or
technology. Adopting innovative technology to work
efficiently with all stakeholders, from clients to consultants,
vendors, contractors, etc., thereby reducing the project time
frame and eliminating errors in this supply chain, will
undoubtedly help us increase efficiency and garner new
clients.

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Smart Interior

he real estate sector has undergone signiﬁcant
Tchanges in recent years, with interior design playing
an increasingly important role in creating visually
stunning and practical spaces. Interior designers have
become a crucial part of the industry, helping property
owners increase the value of their properties and stand out
in the competitive market. The demand for skilled and
talented interior designers has also risen notably.
The profession of interior designing is also evolved from
being just about making spaces look aesthetically pleasing
to being about creating functional and practical. There are
several factors that have led to the rise of interior designers
in the modern real estate sector.
Some of them are discussed in this article.
Increased Focus on Design
In the past, the focus of the real estate industry was solely
on functionality and cost-eﬀectiveness. However, in recent
years, there has been a shift toward design-centricity.
Property owners are now more aware of the value that
interior design can add to their properties. They understand
that good design can help create a unique and memorable
experience for their tenants or buyers. This has led to an
Comprehending the Factors
that have Led to the
Rise of
in the
Modern
Real Estate Sector
Interior Designers

increased demand for interior designers who can create
visually stunning and functional spaces.
Technological Advancements
Technological advancements have revolutionized the way
interior designers work. With the rise of design software
and 3D modeling tools, designers can now create realistic
renderings of their designs. This has made it easier for
property owners to visualize the end result and make
informed decisions. Additionally, the use of virtual reality
technology has enabled designers to create immersive
experiences for clients, allowing them to explore the design
before it is executed.
Changing Consumer Preferences
Consumer preferences have evolved, and people now
demand more personalized and customized spaces. The rise
of social media has also played a significant role in shaping
consumer preferences. Social media platforms like
Instagram and Pinterest have made it easier for people to
discover and share design ideas. This has led to an
increased demand for unique and innovative design
solutions, which interior designers are well-equipped to
provide.
Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular as
homeowners seek to automate their living spaces and make
them more convenient and efficient. Interior designers can
help homeowners incorporate smart home technologies into
their design plans, such as home automation systems, smart
lighting, and intelligent thermostats, to create a smart,
efficient living space.
Increasing Property Values
Interior design has been shown to increase the value of
properties significantly. Property owners now understand
the importance of investing in interior design to increase the
value of their properties. They are willing to hire
professional interior designers to create spaces that are
visually appealing, functional, and practical. This has
created a significant demand for skilled interior designers
who can provide quality design solutions that can help
increase the value of properties.
Sustainable Design
Sustainability has become a major focus in the design
industry. Property owners are now looking for sustainable
design solutions that can reduce energy costs and minimize
the impact on the environment. Interior designers are well-
versed in sustainable design practices and can provide eco-
friendly design solutions that meet the needs of property
owners. This has led to an increased demand for interior
designers who can provide sustainable design solutions that
align with the values of property owners.
Increased Competition
The real estate sector has become increasingly competitive,
and property owners are now looking for ways to stand out.
Interior design has become a key differentiator for property
owners who want to attract potential buyers or renters. By
investing in interior design, property owners can create
unique and memorable spaces that set them apart from their
competition. This has created a significant demand for
interior designers who can provide quality design solutions
that help property owners stand out.
An example of smart interior design is the use of smart
thermostats.
Smart thermostats allow homeowners to control the
temperature of their homes using a smartphone or voice
commands. With smart thermostats, homeowners can set
their preferred temperature, and the system will
automatically adjust the temperature based on their
schedule and habits. Smart thermostats can also be
programmed to turn off when no one is home, saving
energy and reducing energy costs.
In conclusion, the role of interior designers in the modern
real estate sector cannot be overstated. The demand for
skilled and talented interior designers has risen significantly
in recent years, and it is not difficult to see why. Interior
designers bring a unique perspective and skill set to the
table, allowing them to create visually stunning, functional,
and practical spaces that meet the needs of property owners
and their tenants or buyers.
- Shreyasi Shelke

Sapana Shah
Interior Designer
Vatsal Shah
Architect

hat exactly do clients want and expect from
Wtheir architects to make their dream spaces a
reality? Let us hear it from the clients as they
describe Vatsal Shah Architects.
One Mrs Nidhi and Mr Hardik Sompura said, "We are
absolutely delighted with our new house. From the
beginning, Vatsal Shah–the Architect and Interior
Designer–had listened carefully to what we wanted, steered
us away from our madder ideas, and ensured through his
project management that we had great spaces throughout
the house finished ahead of schedule. Years of experience
are evident in every suggestion and every detail. He knows
what will work best, how to get it done, and went the extra
mile to ensure all the details were thoroughly and superbly
executed.”
Mr Amol Bhagwati, MD of Inspiron Engineering Pvt Ltd,
said, "Vatsal Shah has been our architect for the last two
decades. He has tastefully designed many office spaces for
us with innovative designs, cost focus, and
experimentation in style. We are very happy to associate
with him.”
And the third one, Amit Asnikar of Renovate Winding
Works from Ahmedabad, said, "The architecture and
interior design of my new bungalow have been successfully
carried out by Ar Vatsal Shah. We are extremely happy with
his dedication, whole-hearted involvement, and keen
attention to detail during the entire course of building this
project. Vatsal has given us ample time to understand our
requirements and likings. The bungalow is spacious, with
good natural light and ventilation. Thanks to Vatsal in the
making of my dream house.”
Vatsal Shah Architects is a young, dynamic, creative firm
founded by Architect Vatsal Shah in 2001, in Ahmedabad,
India, after nearly four years of experience in some of the
best architectural practices in India.
A Xavierite and Alumni of CEPT (Center for
Environmental Planning and Technology), Ahmedabad,
Vatsal has received two gold medals, one from CEPT and
another from Gujarat Institute of Civil Engineers &
Architects, as best graduating student. He has also studied
at RMIT (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology) for a
year. Vatsal pursues writing poems and short stories,
travelling, photography, and meaningful theatre when not
designing.
He is joined by Ms. Sapana Shah, an Interior Designer
(IITC, Ahmedabad). Sapana was studying law when she
decided to pursue her childhood dream of becoming an
interior designer. Her tireless efforts to learn and master the
craft have paid off, and she brings a fresh perspective and
innate charm to each project.
This nearly two-decade-old practice specializes in interior
design projects and architectural work. They have designed
numerous individual bungalows, weekend villas,
apartments, private and corporate offices, hospitals, banks,
community halls, schools, banquets, and hotels, among
other things.
The firm has made a name for itself among other
Architectural/Interior design firms in Ahmedabad. In
addition, they have designed projects in Banswara, Jaipur,
Daltonganj (Jharkhand), Mumbai, and London (UK).
Vatsal and Sapana enjoy volunteering as well. They have
served as President and First Lady of the Rotary Club of
Ahmedabad Metro for 2021-22–the largest Rotary Club in
Ahmedabad, with more than 150 members.
Crafting the Space-Time of Your Dreams for You

They spoke candidly in an interview with CIOLOOK
INDIA, the highlights of which are given herein.
What was your inspiration behind venturing as a
creative architectural firm?
Interior design allows architects more creative freedom than
building design because they are not constrained by
technicalities such as structural design or building stability.
Furthermore, interior design projects take less time to
complete and provide the satisfaction of completion much
sooner than an architectural project that takes longer.
We get to create unique designs every time because our firm
considers the client's tastes and preferences rather than
imposing the 'in thing' or our choices/biases on them. That
makes interior design appealing to us.
What are the USPs that make you stand out?
We believe in out-of-the-ordinary designs that are not
repetitive or copied from catalogues. Our designs aren't
about what's 'in' and what's not, or about the latest fashion,
but rather about our clients, their dreams, aspirations, what
they love, and what creates a meaningful environment for
them while meeting their needs. We also believe in
completing projects on time and within budget for our
clients.
What challenges do you have to overcome to ensure
your firm remains successful?
The first challenge was assembling a team of dependable
labor agencies and vendors through trial and error. So, we
had the right setup to carry out projects without difficulty.
Today's challenges include competition from many
unqualified people working as designers in this field. Also,
the client brings with them when they come to get a project
designed an overload of information and misinformation
obtained from the internet.
We overcome them through creativity, innovation,
practicality, compassion, patience, transparency, and
honesty.
Being an experienced leader, share your opinion on how
technology is transforming your sector and what future
advancements we can expect.
A plethora of new materials is now available. There are
numerous options to choose from, whether it is flooring,
veneer, or tapestry. The internet makes it simple to find new
materials. Communication for your projects located
anywhere in the world is also much easier now. Your
website is now a video call away.
What would be your advice to the aspirants willing to
venture into your field?
Take the good experience at an established practice before
starting on their own. And to hone their craft before they
jump into practice.
How do you envision scaling VSA's scope and offerings
in the future?
We have begun accepting full-scale architectural work in
addition to the interior design work we have been doing.
We recently designed an industrial project and would like to
expand into that field, which has many opportunities for
designers. We are also interested in landscaping (hard
landscaping) and heritage building conservation.
“
Our designs are about
our clients, their dreams,
aspirations, what they love,
and what creates a
meaningful environment
for them while fulfilling
their requirements.
“

ife becomes harmony, if you are surrounded by a
Lspace designed resonating your innate personality’s
demands. That is how Wholistic Interiors
harmonize your living spaces. By connecting your mind-
body experience in the space of constantly changing
dynamics of your lifetimes. “We undertake projects in Pune
and Mumbai,” says the Founder, Principal Architect, and
Interior Designer, Ar Vijayshree Abhyankar.
Wholistic Interiors is a boutique Interior designing
company in Pune established in the Year 2013 with a
passion for providing Wholistically designed space
solutions creating a wholesome fusion of comfort, beauty,
and utility.
The Seamless Link
The ﬁrm’s array of services includes, • Interior designing
consultation, •Architectural planning and designing,
•Renovation solutions, and •Execution and complete
project management.
Vijayshree informs, “We execute projects in residential and
commercial projects. We have also entered in hospitality
sector recently.”
Connecting Mind, Body,
and Space to Your Lifetime
Wholistic Interiors
is providing
Wholistically
designed space
solutions creating a
wholesome
fusion of comfort,
beauty and utility.
‘‘
‘
‘

Ar Vijashree Abhyankar,
Founder, Principal Architect
After graduating with B.ARCH., she worked with many
renowned architects in various metro cities such as
Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad. This has enriched her
experience with diversified cultures and lifestyles in the
different parts of the country. This has also allowed her to
have increased openness and approach towards design.
With over 15 years of experience, Vijayshree firmly
believes in creative design solutions that are client-centric
and concurrent with today’s lifestyle.
The Wholesome Fusion
She shares her inspiration behind venturing into interior
design space and says that interior design is all about space.
She puts, “We believe that the surroundings have a great
impact on mind and body.” It influences the health and
efficiency of the occupant. In today’s scenario, where space
is a luxury and lifestyle is stressful, thoughtful utilization of
space and appropriate use of finishes and colour schemes
becomes a necessity. “Achieving this requirement with
innovative designs became our vision and foundation for
the venture.”
According to her, Wholistic’s client-centric and innovative
approach is its most significant USP. Further, they are
flexible in their work models, including pure consultancy
and turnkey projects. They are also versatile and always
provide value-add and absolute transparency in expenditure
and financial dealings in their work. While emphasising on
timely completion of the project, they also ensure that the
client enjoys this design journey at every stage. “This three-
point work pattern is our firm's signature,” says Vijayshree.
Changing Dimensions
Initially, she and team Wholistic faced various challenges as
part of the journey. It was essential to make the client aware
and break free from the old lifestyle. Sometimes meeting
the budgetary restrictions without compromising the quality
of work was a challenge.
The current situation poses a new set of challenges. Due to
social media exposure, people have high expectations
regarding material finishes and designs. The market is
flooded with new finishes with a variety of price ranges.
Every client comes with new and unique requirements.
They look for smart homes and modern trends, including
highly luxurious lifestyles. “As a consultant, we need to
elaborate on requirements versus cost, requirements versus
space to meet the client expectations,” she says.
Tech Dynamics
Sharing her opinions on tech advancements, Vijayshree
says that technology plays a great role in the industry.
Various tools and software packages are used for creating
realistic 3D views and walkthroughs to communicate ideas
to clients. Technology of Virtual Reality will further
enhance the understanding and visualization of space to
client, before execution.

They see considerable growth in customized modular
furniture manufacturing companies. The clients are already
preferring ready-to-install but customized modular
furniture. Introduction of 3D printing technology will also
add more options in furniture designs and also save the time
considerably. They are also finding a complete shift in the
mindset of their clients, with comfort, safety, and luxury
defining the lifestyle. She adds, “We will see more use of
Smart Homes with home automation, mobile apps and
voice/sensors based products.” This will benefit the lives of
patients, specially-abled and senior citizens.
Into the Wholistic Future
In her advice to the aspirants willing to venture into the
interior design field, Vijayshree says that creativity and
innovation are keys to success in this industry. “Embrace
the change with client centricity.”
On envisioning scaling the Wholistic Interiors’ scope and
offerings in future, she reveals that they see future scope in
luxury interior projects. “We are also looking forward to
expanding in the hospitality sector,” she states.

Finally, in conclusion, Vijayshree shares Wholistic
Interiors’ and her most signiﬁcant accomplishments.
Ÿ Articles about Wholistic Interiors were published in TOI
and Pudhari (Marathi newspaper).
Ÿ Vijayshree was interviewed by the Business Mantra
platform in 2020.
Ÿ A residential project was published in TOI in 2016.
For more details, you can visit the website
-
https://www.wholisticinteriors.com/ Or the
Instagram link
https://instagram.com/wholistic_interiors?i
gshid=NmQ2ZmYxZjA=Or the YouTube
link - https://youtube.com/@Wholistic-
interiors

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