Top 10 Women Leaders in Interior Design - 2020

The Indian interior design & renovation market is estimated to value between $20 billion to $30 billion as per a recent study and is expected to gain huge momentum even in the upcoming years. Interior design is a science that enhances the interiors of a space to create a healthier and aesthetically pleasing environment, thereby shaping and instilling spaces with meaning and purpose. In this field, most customers today are choosing theme-based designs such as the European Style, the Ethnic Indian Style of Design and Décor, and many others, for their commercial and residential spaces. Besides, many new tech-friendly innovations have been coming into existence, thereby moulding the visualization and experimentation process much easier for both designers and the clients. Some of the primordial factors aiding these innovations are the real estate market’s growth, burgeoning population, rising income levels, urbanization, social media influence, changing living standards of people, and others

Standing tall as the linchpins of this fast-paced industry are leaders with not just extensive experiences but also ingrained mastery in this crafty science of interior design. There are a swarm of leaders in India who have been making great strides in the industry with their strong sense of aesthetics, design and creativity. This journey of becoming an entrepreneur has always been a stream of ups and downs for them! Especially overcoming the existing stereotypes and mindsets was the biggest challenge that most women entrepreneurs have faced as opposed to the regular challenges in the industry. Yet, these leaders have set many benchmarks for the budding leaders to drive the industry towards success while silhouetting as models of their muse and inspiration.

Delving into the world of interior design and its leading women entrepreneurs and leaders, Women Entrepreneur India has come-up with a detailed listing: ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in Interior Design - 2020’. This listing encompasses the milestones, challenges, and many other aspects about their professional journey as well as the excellence of their firms. A distinguished panel comprising of business leaders, industry experts, VCs and other experts along with Women Entrepreneur India’s Editorial Board have conducted an extensive research to prepare this listing. The listing also sheds lights about the diverse trends and advancements transpiring in the interior design industry of India.

  • Aatika Manzar Designs
  • Aatika Manzar Designs

  • With ingrained mastery in architecture and interior design & execution, she boasts more than a decade of experience in the industry that spans across the Middle East & India

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  • Saar Interior Design
  • Saar Interior Design

  • A designer with diverse experience working with firms who understands the nuances of design such as functionality, practicality, and innovation.

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  • Belita Design Solutions
  • Belita Design Solutions

  • Holding 22 years of experience and wisdom that spans across art curation, interior design, and museology, she outclasses as a leader inspiring the design professionals across India

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  • Spaces and Design
  • Spaces and Design

  • Breathing architecture as her passion, she has built a diverse portfolio with residential, commercial, and lifestyle projects, and aslo expanded her portfolio to cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Bengaluru

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  • D'Studio
  • D'Studio

  • She proactively combines her multi-dimensional technical knowledge with two decades of experience in the interior design industry to mold marvelous designs that set benchmarks in both aesthetics and functionality

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  • Rituz Interiors
  • Rituz Interiors

  • Since 18 years and counting, she has been designing peoples' houses, offices, and commercial places with all her heart

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  • Moh Interiors
  • Moh Interiors

  • A well-experienced business leader, interior designer, creative artist, fashion specialist & coordinator, and an art & craft teacher who currently stands at the vanguard of interior design at Moh Interiors

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  • Saniya Kantawala Design
  • Saniya Kantawala Design

  • She has made a mark in the industry, with a body of work that blends the old with the new. She has designed spaces for renowned names, and worked on providing creative solutions for boutique hotels and high-end retail stores

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  • Lifespaces Interiors
  • Lifespaces Interiors

  • A quintessential mix of supreme aesthetic sense, contemporary design outlook and commitment to professionalism, she is the guiding force behind the growth and development of Lifespaces Interiors

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  • Cubit Space
  • Cubit Space

  • A Telecommunications Engineer-turned-interior designer, she built Cubit Space from scratch and today it is one of the fastest growing companies in the interior design industry

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