Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about Reflect Studios’ interior design services, process, projects, execution, budgets, and what it’s like to work with our studio.
About Reflect Studio
What does Reflect Studio do?
Reflect Studio is an interior design and interior architecture practice based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Founded by Prachi Patel, the studio designs residential, hospitality, retail and commercial interiors, shaping each space around its purpose through warm materiality, natural light and considered detailing. Work can extend from interior design and styling to civil and construction scope, so a space can be taken from concept through to a finished, built interior.
Where does Reflect Studio provide interior design services?
Reflect Studio is based in Ahmedabad and works across Gujarat and Pan India. Projects begin with an understanding of the site and its context, and design and execution are coordinated accordingly, whether the space is local to Ahmedabad or in another city. For locations further afield, site coordination and scope are agreed at the outset so the project runs smoothly.
What types of projects does Reflect Studio undertake?
Reflect Studio works across residential, hospitality, retail and commercial interiors. Recent projects include a commercial retail interior and a boutique hospitality space, both in Ahmedabad. Each project is developed according to its own brief, scale and site rather than a fixed template, and can include interior design, styling, and civil or construction work where required.
Interior Design Services
What interior design services does Reflect Studio offer?
Reflect Studio offers interior architecture, residential interiors, hospitality and retail design, styling and art direction, landscape and weekend-retreat design, and civil and construction. These span spatial planning and construction documentation through to material palettes, custom furniture and final styling. The services can be combined into a single end-to-end engagement or scoped individually, depending on what a project needs.
Do you provide both interior design and execution?
Yes. Reflect Studio can provide an integrated interior design and execution approach, carrying the design intent from concept and drawings through materials, detailing, coordination and on-site execution where that scope is agreed. Keeping design and execution under one studio helps the built result stay close to the original intent, because the same team guides both the drawings and their translation on site.
Do you provide civil work along with interior design?
Yes. Reflect Studio offers civil and construction work alongside interior design, covering the structural and material groundwork that makes a finished interior possible. Handling both allows interiors and civil scope to be coordinated together rather than split across disconnected teams. Civil work is included when it forms part of the agreed project scope.
Can I hire Reflect Studio only for interior design?
Yes. You can engage Reflect Studio for interior design alone — concept, spatial planning, drawings, material selection and styling — without execution. This suits clients who already have their own contractors, or who prefer to develop the design first. The scope is defined clearly at the start so responsibilities are understood on both sides.
Can I hire Reflect Studio only for execution?
Execution is offered as part of a designed project rather than as a standalone contracting service. Reflect Studio typically executes interiors it has designed, or works from a coordinated set of drawings, so the built result stays true to the design intent. If you have a specific execution requirement, share the details and the studio will advise whether it fits.
Design Process
How does the interior design process work?
The process moves from understanding to design to execution. It begins with a consultation about your requirements, space and budget, followed by spatial planning, design development with drawings and visualisations, material and finish selection, and then coordination or execution where included. Each stage builds on your feedback, so the design stays aligned with how you intend to use the space.
What happens during the initial consultation?
The initial consultation is a conversation about your space, requirements, timeline and budget. It is where the studio learns how you intend to use the space, what you are drawn to, and any practical constraints, so the design can be grounded in real needs from the start. It also helps both sides understand the scope before design work begins.
Do you visit the site before starting a project?
Yes. Understanding the actual site — its dimensions, light, structure and context — is an important part of the studio's approach, so a site visit or detailed site information informs the design before it develops. For projects outside Ahmedabad, site details and coordination are arranged as part of the agreed scope.
Do you provide 3D designs or visualisations?
Yes. Reflect Studio develops visualisations so you can see how a space will look and feel before it is built. These help communicate materials, proportions and atmosphere, making it easier to make decisions and refine the design early, when changes are simplest. The level of visualisation is matched to each project's scope.
Do you provide working drawings?
Yes. The studio prepares the drawings needed to build an interior accurately, from layouts to detailed construction documentation. Working drawings translate the design into clear instructions for site teams, which keeps execution consistent with the approved design. This forms part of the interior architecture scope.
Can I be involved in choosing materials and finishes?
Absolutely. Material and finish selection is a collaborative part of the process, and the studio guides you through options — stone, timber, plaster, metal and textiles among them — that suit the design and your budget. You stay involved in the choices that shape the character of the space, with guidance on how materials work together and perform over time.
Budget & Project Planning
How much does an interior design project cost?
The cost of an interior design project depends on its scale, scope, materials and the level of detailing and execution involved. Because a compact styling project and a full home with civil work are very different, Reflect Studio prepares an estimate once your requirements and space are understood, rather than quoting a single fixed rate. Sharing your scope and budget early helps produce a realistic figure.
How do I get an interior design estimate?
To get an estimate, share your project details — space, location, scope and budget — through the contact page, and the studio will follow up to understand your requirements. An estimate is prepared from the actual scope of work rather than a generic figure, so it reflects what your specific project involves.
Can you work within a specific budget?
Yes. Reflect Studio can develop a design around a defined budget, prioritising where investment matters most and selecting materials and finishes that achieve the intended feel responsibly. Sharing your budget early lets the studio shape the scope realistically from the start, rather than designing beyond what is practical.
Does the interior design fee include execution costs?
Not automatically — design and execution are scoped and costed separately. The interior design fee covers the design work, while execution, civil work and materials are estimated according to the built scope. On an integrated design-and-execution project, both are set out clearly so you understand exactly what is included.
Can you help select materials within my budget?
Yes. Guiding material and finish choices within a budget is part of how the studio works, balancing character, durability and cost. The aim is a considered palette that feels warm and intentional without overspending, using the studio's familiarity with materials to get the most from your budget.
Residential Interiors
Do you design complete homes?
Yes. Reflect Studio designs complete homes, from spatial planning through materials, custom furniture, lighting and styling. Residential interiors are approached as calm, enduring environments tailored to how a family actually lives, rather than a set of separately decorated rooms.
Do you design apartments and villas?
Yes. The studio designs interiors for apartments and villas of varying sizes, adapting its approach to each home's layout, light and the way its residents use it. Whether a compact apartment or a larger villa, the focus stays on considered, liveable design.
Can you redesign an existing home?
Yes. Reflect Studio can rework an existing home, reconfiguring layouts, updating materials and finishes, and reshaping spaces to better suit how you live now. A redesign begins with understanding what works, what does not, and what you would like the home to become.
Commercial & Hospitality
Does Reflect Studio design commercial spaces?
Yes. Reflect Studio designs commercial interiors, including retail and other business environments, balancing brand character with everyday practicality and foot traffic. A commercial retail project in Ahmedabad is part of the studio's portfolio.
Do you design offices?
Yes. Office and workplace interiors fall within the studio's commercial work, designed around how teams move, focus and host visitors. Each workspace is shaped to support daily use while reflecting the character of the business.
Do you design Airbnb and hospitality spaces?
Yes. Reflect Studio designs hospitality spaces, including boutique stays and short-stay rentals, where atmosphere and guest experience are central. The studio's boutique hospitality project, Sheher Uper Sheher in Ahmedabad, is one example of this work.
Can you design a space for a specific brand or business?
Yes. The studio designs interiors that express a specific brand or business identity, translating its character into materials, spatial flow and detail. This is central to retail and hospitality projects, where the space itself communicates who the business is.
Execution & Coordination
Do you manage contractors and vendors?
Yes, where execution is part of the scope. Reflect Studio coordinates the contractors, craftspeople and vendors needed to build an interior, keeping the work aligned with the approved design and detailing. This coordination is what keeps the finished space consistent with the drawings.
Who purchases the materials?
Material purchasing depends on the agreed scope. On integrated design-and-execution projects the studio can procure and coordinate materials as part of the build; on design-only engagements, you or your contractor handle purchasing using the studio's specifications. This is clarified at the outset so responsibilities are clear.
Do you provide furniture and lighting selections?
Yes. Furniture and lighting selection — including custom pieces — is part of the studio's design work, chosen to suit a space's proportions, materials and atmosphere. Lighting in particular is treated as a way to shape mood and reveal materials, not simply to illuminate.
How long does an interior design project take?
Project duration depends on scale, scope and whether execution is included. A focused styling project is far quicker than a full home or commercial fit-out with civil work, so timelines are set once the scope is understood. The studio shares an indicative schedule as part of planning and works to agreed timelines.
Can you work with my existing contractors?
Yes. Reflect Studio can work alongside your existing contractors, providing the design, drawings and detailing while your team executes, and remaining available to coordinate and clarify intent. Clear drawings and communication keep the built result aligned with the design.
Starting a Project
How can I start an interior design project with Reflect Studio?
To start a project, share your details through the contact page and the studio will follow up to discuss your requirements. Beginning with a clear picture of your space, scope and timeline lets the conversation move quickly toward how Reflect Studio can help.
What information should I share when contacting you?
When you reach out, it helps to share your project type, location, approximate size, the scope you are considering, your timeline and a rough budget. Even a short summary lets the studio understand your needs and respond usefully, and any images or references of the space are welcome.
When should I contact an interior designer?
The best time to involve an interior designer is early — ideally before construction or major decisions are locked in. Engaging the studio at the planning stage means spatial layout, materials and services can be considered together, which avoids costly changes later. That said, projects can begin at various stages, including redesigns of finished spaces.
Do you take projects outside your immediate city?
Yes. While based in Ahmedabad, Reflect Studio works across Gujarat and Pan India, with site coordination arranged as part of the project scope. For locations outside Ahmedabad, the approach to site visits and execution is agreed at the outset so the project runs smoothly.
Working With Reflect Studio
What makes Reflect Studio different?
Reflect Studio is a founder-led practice defined by warm materiality, spatial storytelling and quiet, enduring design. Rather than following trends, each space is shaped around its purpose and the people who use it, with attention to how materials, light and detail age over time. Being able to combine design with civil and execution scope also helps keep the intent intact from drawing to built space.
Does Reflect Studio offer customised interior design?
Yes. Every Reflect Studio project is designed specifically for its space, brief and client rather than from a template. From spatial planning to custom furniture and material palettes, the design responds to how you intend to live or work in the space, making each project distinct.
How do I know if Reflect Studio is right for my project?
Reflect Studio is likely a good fit if you value considered, material-led interiors and want a studio that can guide a project from concept through detailing and, where needed, execution. The clearest way to find out is a conversation about your space and goals, which helps both sides understand whether the approach matches your project.
Have a project in mind?
Tell us about your space, requirements and vision, and we’ll take it from there.