Interior design in India has evolved from a niche service for premium homes into a growing industry shaped by personalisation, technology, and changing customer expectations. In this episode, Abhinav Katiyar of Decord Designs shares how the industry has changed during his career and why customers now seek experiences instead of basic furniture. He also discusses technical skills, client acquisition, referrals, AI tools, transparent quotations, B2B opportunities, and the importance of maintaining professional standards in interior design.
In This Podcast, We Will Discuss:
Why Abhinav Katiyar chose interior design as a career
How interior design evolved from a niche service into a mass-market offering
Why customers now want homes designed around their lifestyles and emotions
How Instagram and Pinterest have made clients more design-aware
Why standard interiors may not work for premium apartments and villas
What aspiring interior designers need before starting their own studios
How 3D renders and walkthroughs help clients visualize unfinished spaces
Why detailed quotations and material specifications build customer trust
How AI supports lead generation, expense tracking, visualization, and vendor discovery
Why referral clients may be more valuable than online leads
What differentiates a trained interior designer from a local service provider
How Decord Designs is exploring end-to-end property and interior solutions
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