Designing your dream home in Kerala should feel exciting, not overwhelming. But for many families, NRIs, and young achievers, the interior design process ends up being full of stress, confusion, and regrets.
Whether you’re building a warm family nest in Kottayam, managing a project from abroad, or investing in your very first home, you deserve more than mismatched expectations and budget blowouts.
In this blog, we’ll explore the real struggles interior design clients in Kerala face, and most importantly how you can avoid them completely with the right team and process.
1. I Don’t Know Where to Start – The Overwhelm of Beginning
For most first time builders and families, the process feels like a maze.
- What comes first floor plan or design?
- How do you plan lighting, furniture, and vastu together?
- Who coordinates everything?
Without a clear roadmap, clients often jump between freelancers, carpenters, and vendors only to end up confused and disappointed.
How to Avoid This:
Look for turnkey services that include end-to-end design support, from space planning to 3D views to execution. At L’empire Builders, we offer 1:1 consultations and a step-by-step plan so you’re never left wondering what’s next.
2. Hidden Interior Design Costs & Budget Anxiety in Kerala
One of the most common pain points?
“We agreed on ₹5 lakhs. Now they say it’s going to be ₹9 lakhs.”
Interior design in Kerala often suffers from budget scope creep due to vague quotes, low transparency in material pricing, or endless last-minute add-ons.
How to Avoid This:
Choose teams who give you:
- Detailed BOQs (Bill of Quantities)
- Package-based pricing
- Clear inclusions and exclusions upfront
With L’empire builder’s custom design packages, you know exactly what you’re paying for, no nasty surprises.
3. Poor Execution & Delays
You chose a beautiful design, paid the advance and then silence.
Weeks go by. When you finally visit the site, nothing looks like the design.
This happens when there’s:
- No project manager or timeline tracking
- Unskilled workers or poor supervision
- Lack of accountability
How to Avoid This:
Ensure your designer has:
- Dedicated site engineers
- A clear execution timeline
- Weekly progress updates
At L’empire Builers, we assign an in-house execution lead who updates you regularly whether you’re in Kerala or abroad.
4. Remote Control Problems (Especially for NRIs)
For Malayalis living in the Gulf, UK, or US, building interiors from afar feels like a gamble.
“I don’t know what’s happening on-site.”
“They send me one photo a week. That’s all.”
Many NRIs struggle with trust, transparency, and emotional connection when they can’t physically visit the site.
How to Avoid This:
You need a digitally enabled team who offers:
- Video walkthroughs
- WhatsApp and Zoom check-ins
- Transparent milestone tracking
- Emotional reassurance
We’ve helped dozens of NRIs build their Kerala homes with complete clarity and connection.
5. Interior Designs That Don’t Match Your Lifestyle
Some interiors look great in photos but fall flat in real life. Common issues:
- No space for storage
- Poor lighting flow
- Non-functional kitchen or work-from-home setup
For young professionals or newly married couples, cookie-cutter designs don’t work.
How to Avoid This:
Choose designers who ask about your lifestyle, not just your budget.
At L’empire Builders, we create tailored modern interiors with modular, smart, and minimalist touches that suit tech-savvy achievers.
6. Poor Communication & Vanishing Designers
This might be the most painful of all:
- Messages go unanswered
- Revisions take weeks
- Designers disappear after collecting the final payment
It leaves clients feeling helpless and stuck with an incomplete project.
How to Avoid This:
Prioritize designers with:
- Service-level agreements (SLAs)
- A structured communication protocol
- A full team (not just a solo designer)
With L’empire Builders, you’ll have a dedicated point of contact who updates you, follows up, and stays with you until the final handover and beyond.
Conclusion: Don’t Let Frustration Ruin Your Dream Home
Interior design should never feel like a burden. With the right guidance, it can be a joyful, creative, and deeply fulfilling journey. Whether you’re:
- A Kerala family looking for a peaceful home
- An NRI building remotely
- A first-time achiever wanting modern flair—
Your dream deserves to be built with care, clarity, and confidence.
Let’s Build It Right Together
Book your free consultation with our design team
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How long does the interior design process take?
It depends on scope, but a standard 2BHK project with L’empire takes 30–45 working days from design finalization to handover.
Q2: Can I do interior design remotely if I live abroad?
Absolutely. We offer virtual consultations, video updates, and milestone-based online approvals for NRI clients.
Q3: What’s included in your turnkey interior design service?
Design consultation, space planning, 2D/3D views, material selection, execution, supervision, and final handover.
Q4: How do you ensure project quality?
We use a trained in-house team, branded materials, and conduct quality checks at every stage.
