What HK Design Studio does

HK Design Studio is a Mumbai-based multidisciplinary architecture, interior, and furniture design studio founded in 2017 by brothers Harshad Kesarkar (Founder, certified Interior Designer with ~10 years of experience) and Pankaj Kesarkar (Managing Partner, MBA, ~10+ years in marketing and strategy). The studio operates with a team of ~8 employees out of Mira Road East in the Mumbai metropolitan region, delivering interior design services across residential, hospitality, and commercial segments. Its service portfolio spans luxury residences, private homes, restaurants, lounges, and office spaces, with named engagements including Yoko Sizzlers, Dwarka Restaurant, Faham Hookah Lounge, and an UpGrad franchise store design model.

The studio operates a three-tier productized offering — Design, Design + Build, and Design + Build + Interior Styling — supplemented by standalone furniture design and architecture services. Pricing is project-based and quote-dependent, with no public rate card. The business runs on a sales-led, direct-engagement GTM model, supplemented by an organic social presence across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and a design blog used as top-of-funnel content marketing. Project acquisition relies heavily on referrals, word-of-mouth, and direct inquiries, with the studio having delivered 80+ projects across Mumbai, Chennai, Thane, and other Indian locations since inception.

There are no external investors, no funding rounds, no parent company, and no disclosed financial metrics. The studio remains a privately held, founder-operated professional services firm, with operating geography concentrated in the Mumbai metropolitan area and selective project execution in Chennai. There is no technology platform, software product, or AI/ML capability described in available materials — the business is fundamentally a human-delivered design service.

Name

HK Design Studio

Legal name

HK Design Studio

Website

https://hkdesignstudiomumbai.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HK Design Studio is an 8-person Mumbai-based interior design and architecture studio founded in 2017, delivering residential, hospitality, and commercial design projects across India via direct engagement and a productized Design / Design + Build / Design + Build + Styling service model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410), Architectural Services (54131), Industrial Design Services (541420)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA), Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM), Residential Interior Fit-Out (Multi-Family & High-End) (IMAFANAE)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Residential interior design
• Commercial space design
• Architecture and furniture design
• Hospitality interior design

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Project-based design services including concept development, space planning, material selection, and project management for residential and commercial interiors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HK Design Studio is a multidisciplinary architecture, interior, and furniture design studio based in Mumbai offering tiered services (Design, Design + Build, Design + Build + Interior Styling) for residential and commercial clients. The studio handles the full project lifecycle from concept development, space planning, and material selection to construction management and final styling, with specialization in luxury residences, private homes, restaurants, lounges, and office spaces.

Product overview

HK Design Studio is a Mumbai-based architecture, interior, and furniture design studio founded in 2017 by brothers Harshad and Pankaj Kesarkar. The studio operates as a multidisciplinary design practice offering a tiered service model: Design (planning and creative execution), Design + Build (comprehensive project delivery), and Design + Build + Interior Styling (full turnkey solution). Core service areas include Luxury Residences, Private Homes, Restaurants, and Office Spaces. The studio also provides custom furniture design, architecture services, and retail store design for franchises. Project portfolio spans over 18 completed projects across Mumbai and India, ranging from compact apartments to commercial restaurants and lounges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Interior Design Services Full-service interior design offerings including space planning, detailing, material selection, and site execution for residential and commercial projects.
• Design + Build Comprehensive service combining interior design with construction and build-out, managing the full project lifecycle from concept to completion.
• Design + Build + Interior Styling Complete turnkey solution including design, construction, and final interior styling/decoration for fully finished spaces.
• Furniture Design Custom furniture design and procurement services as part of interior projects, featuring bespoke pieces tailored to client specifications.
• Architecture Services Architectural design services as part of multidisciplinary practice, covering residential and commercial architecture projects.
• Retail Store Design (Franchise Model) Design of retail franchise store environments including spatial planning, brand integration, and customer journey optimization for commercial spaces.
• Restaurant Interior Design Specialized restaurant interior design including spatial zoning, thematic design, material selection, and ambient lighting for hospitality venues.
• Residential Interior Design Interior design services for private residences including apartments, villas, and homes covering living spaces, bedrooms, kitchens, and bathrooms.
• Commercial/Hospitality Design Interior design for commercial and hospitality venues including themed restaurants, lounges, and entertainment spaces.

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Design Cafe: Mumbai-based interior design firm specializing in full-home interiors with integrated design, manufacturing, and installation capabilities. Directly comparable to HK Design Studio on Mumbai footprint, residential focus, and turnkey delivery model.
• Livspace: India's largest tech-enabled interior design platform offering end-to-end design, modular solutions, and execution across residential and commercial segments. Direct comparable to HK Design Studio on scope of services and target customer, though at significantly larger scale and with institutional capital.
• Bonito Designs: Bengaluru-based end-to-end interior design brand delivering personalized home interiors. Comparable to HK Design Studio in offering a complete design-build-styling experience targeting Indian homeowners.
• HomeLane: Bengaluru-headquartered interior design and home solutions company offering design-plus-execution services for residential clients. Comparable to HK Design Studio on bundled design-build service model and Indian mid-market customer focus.
• Studio Lotus: India-based architecture and interior design practice working across hospitality, commercial, and residential projects. Comparable to HK Design Studio on multidisciplinary design practice and hospitality project portfolio in India.
• Urban Company (Interior Design): Indian home services marketplace with a dedicated interior design and renovation vertical connecting customers to design professionals. Comparable to HK Design Studio on interior design service delivery and target Indian urban consumer base.

Emerging players

• DecorTwist: India-based interior design and home decor firm offering modular kitchens, wardrobes, and full-home interiors. Comparable to HK Design Studio on Indian mid-market residential interior design focus, with a technology-enabled delivery model.
• IDesign by Asian Paints: Asian Paints' dedicated interior design brand offering personalized modular interiors for Indian homeowners. Comparable to HK Design Studio on residential interior focus, with the backing of a large corporate parent enabling scale advantages.

Broad incumbents

• Asian Paints Beautiful Homes: Interior design service offering from Asian Paints, India's largest paint manufacturer, providing end-to-end home interior solutions. Comparable to HK Design Studio on residential interior design services, but operating with much larger brand, capital, and distribution resources.
• Pepperfry Bespoke: Interior design arm of Pepperfry, one of India's largest online furniture and home decor platforms. Comparable to HK Design Studio on the intersection of interior design and furniture selection for Indian consumers, though at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@hkdesignstudiomumbai
• Facebookfacebook.com/hkdesignstudiomumbai
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hkdesignstudiomumbai
• Instagraminstagram.com/hkdesignstudio_mumbai
• Pinterestin.pinterest.com/hk_designstudio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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