Guide

How to Manage Interior Design Projects from Design to Handover

Managing an interior design project means running one connected workflow — design, costing, vendors, site execution and handover — instead of juggling disconnected tools. Here is the process design-build studios follow, stage by stage.

1. Brief, concept and design collaboration

Start with a clear brief and keep every drawing in one place. Studios work in tools like SketchUp and AutoCAD; the management layer should accept those files, track versions, and record client approvals so "which drawing is final?" never derails a site team. See design management.

2. BOQ and cost estimation

Turn the approved design into a Bill of Quantities before anything is bought. A live BOQ — rather than a frozen spreadsheet — lets you track estimated vs. actual costs as the project moves. Matter of Space, a studio managing 30+ luxury projects a year, cut budget overruns by ₹8–10 lakh after moving budgets and vendors onto one platform. See BOQ & costing.

3. Quotes, vendors and procurement

Generate quotes from the BOQ, compare vendor prices side-by-side, and convert approvals into purchase orders with delivery status. Linking procurement to the BOQ is what keeps material costs from silently drifting. See inventory & materials.

4. Site execution and daily tracking

Site teams need a simple, mobile-first way to log daily progress, photos and issues — not complex forms. When site updates flow into the same system as tasks and budgets, owners see real progress without micromanaging. See site tracking and project management.

5. Snag lists and structured handover

Close the project with quality checklists, snag resolution and documented handover — the stage most studios improvise. A structured handover protects margins and client relationships. See site handovers.

Why one platform instead of Excel + WhatsApp?

General tools don't understand design-build workflows. When design, costing, vendor and site teams share one platform, designers stop hunting for updates, site teams stop missing checklists, and owners get control without chasing. One studio scaled from 20 to 50+ projects annually this way.

Project Studio is interior design project management software built for studios in India — covering every stage above, with most studios onboarded in 1–2 days. Explore the platform, pricing, or compare options in our guide to the best software for studios in India.

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