01Interior Design
Residential and commercial. From modular kitchens and wardrobes to full-home interiors and office fit-outs — designed for how Chennai actually lives and works.
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Tambaram · Studio serving the whole cityInterior Design, Home Makeover &
Interior Design, Home Makeover &
Architecture in Chennai
From a one-room refresh in Velachery to a full commercial fit-out on OMR — Ainthiram designs, builds, and finishes interiors and architecture across every neighborhood. Modern, heritage, or a thoughtful blend of both.
A Chennai studio
A studio that designs,
drafts, and builds in-house.
Most Chennai interior firms outsource everything but the drawings — and the gap between the rendering you signed off on and the room you live in is where things quietly go wrong. Ainthiram closes that gap by doing the work itself: senior designers, in-house carpenters, line-item quotes that hold, and a written 12-month warranty on every project.
Modern execution where the brief asks for it. Heritage execution — athangudi tile, oxide flooring, reclaimed teak, brass detailing — where the home asks for it. Same crew, same standard, same warranty.
Office in Tambaram, projects in every Chennai neighborhood from T. Nagar to Sholinganallur, Anna Nagar to Adyar, Velachery to ECR.
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A 1990s Chennai apartment living room — and the same space, redesigned. Pull the divider to compare before and after. Real client case studies follow this pattern, with named clients, real photos, and the line-item brand list.
Demonstration · Real client photos publish with each completed case study.
What we doThree services.
Three services.
One studio.
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01 / Service
Interior Design
02 / Service
Home Makeover
03 / Service
Architecture
0102Home Makeover
Refresh an older home without the cost of building anew. False ceilings, painting, flooring, and full renovations — completed on schedule, with minimal disruption.
Explore Home Makeover03Architecture
Independent houses, commercial buildings, and approvals. Vastu-aware planning, photorealistic 3D walkthroughs, and the paperwork — handled.
Explore ArchitectureOur manifesto
Six things we refuse to compromise on.
Not bullet points on a slide deck — these are the questions we ask each other on Friday reviews, and the reasons clients come back to us with their second project.
- 01
Quote what you'll pay
Line-item quotes with brand names and quantities. The number you sign is the number you settle — barring scope you ask us to add.
- 02
Build like we'll live there
BWP plywood inside cabinets. BIS-marked wiring. Acrylic on high-touch surfaces. Materials chosen for the next decade, not just the launch photo.
- 03
One supervisor, one number
You speak to the same person from day one to handover. They know your project, your decisions, and the names of the carpenters on your site.
- 04
Restraint over noise
Every surface earns its place. We'd rather hand over a calm, considered space than a loud one that ages out of fashion in two years.
- 05
Respect the home you live in
Renovations happen with dust barriers, daily clean-ups, and a schedule that protects your sleep and your routine.
- 06
Know the neighborhood
Tambaram apartments, T. Nagar heritage, OMR towers, ECR bungalows — each has its own constraints and possibilities. We design for the address.
How we work
Four stages. Zero surprises.
Every Ainthiram project moves through the same four stages — so timelines, decisions, and money stay clear from day one.
- 01Stage 01
Discover
Site visit, measurements, and a long conversation about how you actually use the space. We listen more than we present.
Free · 1 visit
- 02Stage 02
Design
Mood boards, floor plans, 3D walkthroughs, and a transparent line-item quote with brand names. Revisions until you nod.
2–4 weeks
- 03Stage 03
Build
Our in-house crew executes against the approved drawings. Weekly progress photos, single point of contact, dust barriers in occupied homes.
30–90 days · scope dependent
- 04Stage 04
Hand over
Snag list, deep clean, walk-through, and a written 12-month workmanship warranty. We answer your call after, too.
12-month warranty
By the numbers
Chennai design,
in numbers.
Modular Kitchen
An L-shape modular kitchen in Chennai with BWP plywood, Hettich hardware, and acrylic shutters typically costs ₹2.5 to ₹4 lakh.
Premium Kitchen
A premium U-shape or island kitchen in Chennai with Blum hardware and Caesarstone countertops typically lands at ₹4 to ₹7 lakh.
Full Home Interior
A complete 2BHK interior in Chennai including modular kitchen, wardrobes, lighting, and false ceiling typically costs ₹8 to ₹18 lakh.
3BHK Interior
A complete 3BHK interior in Chennai ranges from ₹15 to ₹35 lakh depending on finish level and material grade.
Renovation
A full 2BHK home renovation in Chennai (civil, plumbing, electrical, fixtures) typically takes 45 to 60 days at ₹1,200 to ₹4,500 per sqft.
Architecture
Independent house construction in Chennai costs ₹2,200 to ₹8,000 per sqft of built-up area depending on finish tier.
CMDA Approval
CMDA / DTCP residential building approvals in Chennai typically take 60 to 180 days from submission to permit issuance.
False Ceiling
False ceiling installation in Chennai costs ₹65 to ₹220 per sqft for gypsum basic up to designer with cove lighting.
Flooring
Vitrified tile flooring in Chennai costs ₹85 to ₹280 per sqft installed using Kajaria, Somany, or RAK tiles.
Heritage
Athangudi tile flooring (sourced from Karaikudi village) costs ₹150 to ₹400 per sqft installed in Chennai homes.
Heritage
Traditional oxide flooring in Tamil-Chennai red or black tones costs ₹120 to ₹250 per sqft applied.
Hardware
Branded soft-close hardware (Hettich, Hafele, or Blum) adds ₹15,000 to ₹40,000 over generic Indian hardware in a typical Chennai kitchen.
Warranty
Ainthiram includes a written 12-month workmanship warranty on every interior, makeover, and architecture project in Chennai.
Process
Every Ainthiram project in Chennai includes a photorealistic 3D walkthrough before any material is ordered.
Service Area
Ainthiram is based in Tambaram and serves all of Chennai metro within a 40 km radius — including Anna Nagar, Adyar, T. Nagar, Velachery, OMR, ECR, and 30+ neighborhoods.
Indicative Chennai-market figures as of 2026. Final quote is line-itemised against measured drawings after a free site visit.
Working with AinthiramA studio designed
A studio designed
to do design right.
Every Ainthiram engagement starts with measured drawings, a 3D walkthrough, and a line-item quote with brand names — before you sign anything. The number you settle is the number you sign.
Our in-house crew executes against the approved drawings. Same supervisor from drawing to handover. Branded materials throughout — BWP plywood, BIS-marked wiring, Hettich / Hafele / Blum hardware, Asian Paints emulsion. Listed in the contract, not swapped on site.
Twelve-month written workmanship warranty on every project, every postcode. One free service visit at month six. A real human picks up the phone after handover, too.
That’s the studio. Pick the service that matches what you’re imagining, or talk to us first and we’ll point you in the right direction.
FAQ
Common questions, honest answers.
Tell us what you’re imagining.
We’ll tell you what it takes.
Free consultation across Chennai. No obligation, no hard sell — just a clear conversation about your space and budget.