Hiring an interior designer can transform your space—and your life. But only when done right.
Whether you're designing a luxury villa in Thailand or renovating a resort in India, choosing the right designer is critical. At TUID, led by renowned design expert Tushar Urumkar, we’ve seen firsthand how common missteps can lead to budget blowouts, design regret, or half-finished visions.
TUID’s expert insights to help you make the right design decision—before you invest.
So, before you make that important call, here are the top 5 mistakes people make when hiring an interior designer—and how to avoid them.
1. Choosing Based on Price Alone
The Mistake: Many people pick the cheapest designer or lowest quote thinking they’re saving money. But cheaper often means cutting corners—in experience, materials, supervision, or design thinking.
The Fix: Focus on value, not just cost. Ask about past projects, supervision process, timelines, and materials used. TUID offers comprehensive design + execution packages, where quality is always prioritized over shortcuts.
2. Not Defining Your Vision or Goals
The Mistake: Walking into a project without a clear idea of what you want—or worse, expecting the designer to "just figure it out."
The Fix: A professional designer like Tushar Urumkar can help refine your vision, but clarity starts with you. Define your lifestyle needs, style preferences, and long-term goals. At TUID, our onboarding process starts with understanding you before we touch a single sketch.
3. Ignoring Site Supervision and Execution
The Mistake: Many assume the designer’s job ends with drawings or renders. But without proper site supervision, your dream design may never materialize properly.
The Fix: Always ask: Who will supervise the work?
Who ensures vendors deliver as planned? TUID offers full design-to-delivery supervision—because execution is everything. We don’t just design spaces. We build them, guide them, and perfect them.
4. Overlooking Compatibility and Communication
The Mistake: Hiring a designer who may have great talent—but doesn’t listen, communicate well, or align with your energy.
The Fix: Choose a designer who clicks with you. You’ll be working together for months, so chemistry, clarity, and respect are non-negotiables.
TUID is known for being highly client-focused. Tushar Urumkar personally guides every client journey, ensuring there’s harmony between design intent and your expectations.
5. Not Reviewing Past Work or Checking References
The Mistake: Falling for flashy presentations without digging into the designer’s real-world experience.
The Fix: Always ask for case studies, testimonials, and references. Review completed work, especially in similar projects—like hospitality, villas, or commercial interiors.
With over 500 successful projects across Thailand, India, UAE, and Oman, TUID brings unmatched credibility and versatility to every client.
Interior design is a journey—not just a service. From moodboards to material selection, site visits to finishing touches, it takes time and trust. When you hire a firm like TUID, you're getting more than a designer. You're getting a committed partner, backed by Tushar Urumkar’s decades of design excellence and a hands-on team that turns vision into reality.