Want to Style Your Home? DesignCafe Makes It Simple

India’s home interiors market has come a long way from being largely unorganised to becoming one of the country’s most dynamic consumer sectors. With rising urbanisation, higher disposable incomes, and a growing appetite for well-designed homes, more Indians are turning to professional interior brands that promise convenience, personalisation, and quality under one roof.

What was once a space dominated by carpenters and local contractors is now defined by tech-driven design studios and modular furniture companies that deliver end-to-end solutions — from 3D visualisations and space planning to installation and after-sales service. The market, currently estimated to be worth over $30 billion, is growing rapidly as more homeowners seek branded, reliable partners who can help transform their spaces without the usual stress of home renovation.

At the forefront of this shift is DesignCafe, one of India’s leading home interiors brands, known for marrying thoughtful design with technology and craftsmanship. Founded by architects Gita Ramanan and Shezaan Bhojani, DesignCafe was built on a simple idea: every Indian home, regardless of size, deserves intelligent and beautiful design.

The brand has steadily expanded its footprint, both in Bengaluru — where it began — and across major Indian cities. Its latest milestone is the launch of its fourth Experience Centre in Bengaluru, located in Hebbal, taking its national count to 20 stores.

Spread across 3,500 sq. ft., the new Hebbal Experience Centre is designed to immerse visitors in the world of modern living. It features a fully designed 3BHK sample home, display zones for modular kitchens, wardrobes, bedrooms, and living areas, and showcases the brand’s hallmark space-optimised designs that create up to 20% more usable space. Four of DesignCafe’s premium modular kitchens are also on display, giving homeowners a feel of how aesthetics and practicality can coexist.

“Bengaluru has always been at the heart of DesignCafe’s story,” said Gita Ramanan, Co-founder and CEO. “With four Experience Centres across the city, we’re now within 10 kilometres of most Bengaluru homes. The Hebbal store represents our larger goal — to make great design accessible to every homeowner.”

Co-founder Shezaan Bhojani added, “Hebbal made perfect sense for our 20th store. North Bengaluru is growing fast, and this space lets customers experience the latest in design and innovation firsthand.”

DesignCafe’s growth rests on more than just retail presence. Its 65,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, equipped with advanced German machinery, ensures precision, consistent quality, and durability. Each project undergoes 51 quality checks and comes with up to a 25-year warranty.

Beyond direct-to-consumer design, the company has also built a growing franchise network, partnering with 12 entrepreneurs who share its vision for accessible, high-quality interiors. These franchisees benefit from the brand’s technology, training, and supply chain, helping expand its reach across India’s booming interior design landscape.

From pioneering modular interiors to shaping India’s design sensibilities, DesignCafe’s journey mirrors the evolution of the country’s home interiors industry itself — a sector that is finally being recognised not just for functionality, but for how beautifully and intelligently it can shape the way people live.