Top 10 Interior Designers in Delhi

We have all heard about interior designers. Be it a family gathering or at an event we attended, in the India of today, interior designers are the hottest and most talked about celebrities in the market and there’s good reason why. A good interior designer who has made a name for themselves is well known for their creative skills which can transform any average home into a dream home in just months. Starting from designing celebrity houses and international venues to common households who want a great interior design, a good interior designer is the need of the hour and they are everywhere.

But as the number of people who choose to opt for a career in interior designing increase, so does the chaos and the competition in the market. A quick search for “top 10 interior designers in delhi” or “top 10 interior designers in delhi ncr” will lead to so many search results that choosing the best one who is the right fit for your needs is becoming increasingly difficult by the passing day.

Thus to clear your confusion and to help you make a choice which suits your needs, in today’s article we will talk about the top 10 interior designers in delhi and delhi ncr of 2019. Let’s begin!

• Sunita Kohli
• Shabnam Gupta
• Ambrish Arora
• Lipika Sud
• Tanya Gyani
• Aamir and Hameeda
• Anjum Jung
• Sudhir Gandhi
• Payal Kapoor
• Ajay Shah

 

1. Sunita Kohli

Sunita Kohli is a name in the interior designing industry that everyone has heard about at least once in their research. Based out of Delhi, India and founder of one of the most influential interior designing houses in India, K2India, Sunita’s name is etched in history because of the influential work she does.

Sunita is a research based interior designer and her expertise lies in historical architectural design and architectural restoration in particular. Her most influential work that got her known in the industry was in 1985–1989 when she was entrusted with the restoration and decoration of the Prime Minister’s Office, Parliament House Colonnade, Hyderabad House and the Rashtrapati Bhavan (the President’s House) in New Delhi.  

Sunita pursued BA (Hons.) and Master in English Literature while in college, but has never taken any professional course on interior designing as such. Sunita’s biggest achievement till date is being a recipient of the Padma Shri in 1992, after which she went to play an important role in manufacturer of fine contemporary and classical furniture.

To more in detail about Sunita, check her out here: http://www.k2india.com

 

2. Shabnam Gupta

If you just type Shabnam’s name on Google, you will get redirected to her personal website and the landing page says it all. She is a Narrator of Design and for Design. Just this phrase should be enough to describe her role and thoughts in the interior designing industry. If this does not suffice for you, read on.

Shabnam Gupta is a graduate of the  interior design from L.S. Raheja College of Architecture. She works out of Delhi and is the CEO of her brand, Shabnam Gupta. With over 15 years of experience in the interior designing industry, Shabnam is a household name among celebrities and the who’s who like Parineeti Chopra, Irfan Khan and many more. She is the winner of the prestigious AD50 2017 Award for the 50 most influential and significant architects and interior designers.

Some of her most recent work includes designing dream spaces for Rani Mukerji and Kangana Ranaut and many more. She is also the founder of two brands, The Orange Lane and Peacock Life. To know more about her, check out her website here: https://shabnamgupta.com

 

3. Ambrish Arora

In an industry which is heavily populated by women entrepreneurs and designers, Ambrish Arora is a man who has made his mark through spatial design.  Ambrish comes with an experience of more than 30 years in the industry and he is a well-known name among entrepreneurs in the corporate and hospitality domain.

Unlike most others in this list who either have a degree in interior design or have taken a formal course in this discipline, Ambrish is a autodidact, which means he is completely self taught. For the past 30 years of his works, he has been at the receiving end of many prestigious awards which include but are not limited to, World Holiday building of the year at the World Architecture Festival & World Architecture News awards, the Creative Reuse Category Winner – INSIDE Awards at World Architecture Festival Berlin, the Grand Jury Prize at the Design for Asia Award, nomination for AD50 list for 4 consecutive years, a nomination for the Aga Khan Awards cycle 2013 and many more.

Some of his most recent works includes those of Crafts Museum Delhi and the Mehrangarh Museum trust. He is the founder and CEO of Lotus Studio and is a visiting faculty and jury for architecture and design schools across the country and has lectured extensively at design events in India and abroad.

To know more about Ambrish, you can visit his website: http://studiolotus.in/

 

4. Lipika Sud

The next up on this list is Lipika Sud who is the woman behind the brands,  ‘Lipika Sud Interiors Pvt. Ltd’ and ‘Dimension Designers Pvt. Ltd’. With over 2 decades of experience in the interior designing industry, Lipika is one of the most popular interior designers in India, today.

Lipika is a graduate in Economics from Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University and completed her masters in Advertising & PR from Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi. After these course she started her career in interior designing and later went on to pursue a Diploma in Interior Design from London, UK. Added to this, she also holds a degree in Law from the Law Faculty at Delhi University.

As mentioned above, Lipika is a household name when it comes to designing corporate spaces and in her 2 decade long career so far, she has worked with Havells Corporate office, Ericsson, Hindustan Times – Study Mate, Sharda University, Shivaji Stadium Metro Station & New Delhi Railway Metro Station, Hyundai Motors, Daikin, HCL, Bausch & Lomb, Fuji, Bloomberg, American Express, Kirloskar Brothers & Tata Motors and many more.

Lipika’s talent and creativity is recognised and appreciated all the over and she has been a proud recipient of many prestigious awards like the

1. FICCI FLO Outstanding Women Achievers Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship in the Professional Category for 2013 – 14.
2. Indian Power Awards on 29th January 2014 for Distinguished and Outstanding Individual Contribution towards Building the Nation and the Professional Entrepreneur Award 2013 by Yes Bank – SRCC Alumnus on 9th February 2014.
3. Design Professional of the Year by Indian Home Congress on 4th October 2012.
4. Received the Best Interior Designer for Creative Excellence – Society Interiors.

To know more about her work, you can visit her website: https://www.lipika.com/

 

5. Tanya Gyani

The interior designing industry is one such that greatly appreciates new talent and fresh perspectives, much more than other conventional sectors and Tanya Gyani is the perfect example for the same. A young member of this prestigious community, Tanya holds a graduation degree from National Institute of Fashion Technology in New Delhi and her Masters from a reputed institute in Florence, Italy.

Tanya is a seasoned professional and is known for works in residential interior design and home decoration. She has worked as an interior designer in various countries around the world such as Dubai, Hong Kong and India. Currently she stays in the USA, and operates her boutique and interior designing studio from Palo Alto, California.

Some of Tanya’s most recent work includes that of Pottery Barn, Michael Aram, Massimo Dutti, Crate & Barrel, DLF and many more. To know more about Tanya and her work, visit her at: http://www.tanyagyani.com/

 

6. Aamir and Hameeda

In the majority of list, we have talked about single entrepreneurs who functioning as a one woman or one man army, but the team at Aamir and Hameeda, changes it all. This couple is one of the most famous and sought after interior designing consultants in India. They are the founders and the brains behind their brand Aamir and Hameed Interior Designers & Contractors which has a client showcase ranging from super lavish homes to high end restaurants and everything in between.

This power couple has been in the interior designing industry for more than 8 years now and some of the their most recent works include that of actor Sunil Shetty’s boutique called More Mischief and Allu Arjun’s farm house among others.

Over the years the couple has gone on to collect many prestigious awards which include 20 National and Regional Awards for Excellence in Design including the Hafele Trends Excellence Award in Interior Design in 2016 and 2017 and also many National and Regional Awards by IIID. To know more about their life and work, you can visit them at: http://www.aandh.in/

 

7. Anjum Jung

If you have done your homework on the interior designing industry in India, you have definitely come across the name of Morph Design. The founder and CEO of the group, Anjum Jung is a seasoned interior designer and her organization is a part of the Prestige Construction Group in India.

An alumni from the prestigious Cornell University, Anjum has no formal training in Interior Designing but she is a self taught artist and creator. Most of her works can be found in flagship creations of the Prestige Group like, Prestige Silver Oak, Prestige Edwardian, Prestige Oasis Resort, Footworks Spa – Orion Mall, Angsana Oasis Spa, Oakwood Premier Prestige, Prestige Golfshire villas. Through her work and creativity, she has made a mark of her own in the industry and has been the recipient of many national as well as international awards.

Today, she runs one of the most well known interior designing studios in the country with a globally recognised clientele.  

 

8. Sudhir Gandhi

If you are a corporate guru or an entrepreneur who is looking for interior designing services, then Sudhir Gandhi is your answer. A name well known to the corporate sector, Sudhir is a veteran in the industry with over 25 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of Sudhir Gandhi & Associates which is one of the most well known and respected interior designing firms in India. With a team of engineers and  planners, the team at Sudhir Gandhi & Associates provides services which range from structural restoration to complete interior designing solutions.

With a B. Arch. from J.J. School of Architecture, Sudhir has worked with both national and international clients like HSBC Bank, Corporate Office, HDFC Bank Corporate Office,  Standard Chartered Bank, IRCTC Office as well as the SEBI Corporate Office. His creativity and in depth understanding of the corporate world is what makes his creations unique and so desirable.

To know more about Sudhir & his work, you can visit him at: architectsudhirgandhi.com

 

9. Payal Kapoor

Have you ever been aboard the Palace on Wheels, India’s most premium and luxurious train? If you have, then you should know that the woman behind the design of this fabulous creation is no other than Payal Kapoor.

A decorated member of the Association of Designers and a columnist for various publications like Hindustan Times, Pioneer Newspaper, Payal is a designer who is well known all around the globe. She is the founder and CEO of her brand, Payal Kapoor and through her work has earned a prestigious position at Barons’ Who’s Who of the World Global edition 2018.

Some of the her most latest work can be seen on Palace on Wheels and the Rajdhani Express as well as on heritage buildings like the Umaid Bhavan, Balsamand lake palace, Hotels like Imperial hotel and schools like G D Goenka School, showrooms like Central Cottage Industries Corp. Ltd, New Delhi and other International schools in the country.

To know more about her work, you can visit her website: http://payalkapoor.co.in/

 

10. Ajay Shah

We have saved the best for the last, and that is no other than Mr. Ajay Shah. A veteran in the interior designing industry with over 2 decades of experience, Shah’s expertise lies in retail-based designing. He is the founder and CEO of ASDS, which is the acronym for Ajay Shah Design Studio).

Ajay is well known in the retail and corporate sectors for his creations and in his career he has worked with clients like Gemini Cinemas, PVR Cinemas, Le Mill, Tommy Hilfiger and InOrbit. Ajay is a trained professional and he has a graduation degree from The National Institute of Design. Ahmedabad, INDIA with specialization in Furniture Design within Industrial Design.

To know more about his work and his creations, visit him at http://www.asdswow.com/

 

Conclusion

As you can see from the list above, in an industry like fashion designing, creativity and imagination are two things that sets a professional apart and helps them stand out from the crowd. Although a degree can take you places, its vision and creativity that will help you reach your destination.

All the best!