Biggest Interior Design Mistakes Homeowners Make | Budget & Material Truth

Welcome to Interior Monk — a podcast where interior design is explained in a clear, practical, and homeowner-friendly way. In this episode, we uncover the biggest interior design mistakes homeowners make — especially when it comes to budget planning, material selection, finishes, and unrealistic expectations. Host Vikram sits down with Prince Pathak, Co-Founder of Home Interiors & Casa Craft, to share real execution insights from years of working on residential interior projects across Delhi NCR. From Pinterest confusion to overspending on fancy lights, from choosing the wrong plywood to expecting premium finishes on a mid-range budget — this episode breaks down the truth behind interior budgeting and materials that most homeowners learn only after it’s too late. 🎙 WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS ✔ Interior design vs decoration — the real difference ✔ Low, mid-range & premium interior budgets explained ✔ 2BHK interior cost breakdown (₹5–7L | ₹10–15L | Premium) ✔ Why homeowners overspend — and where to stop ✔ Laminate, acrylic & PU finishes explained simply ✔ Best materials for durability and long life ✔ How to get a premium look within a mid-range budget ✔ Importance of 3D designs, layout planning & BOQ ✔ Realistic timelines for 2BHK & 3BHK interiors ✔ 2025–26 interior design trends to follow (and avoid) ✔ How to shortlist the right interior designer ✔ What homeowners must check before project handover 🏠 WHO SHOULD WATCH THIS • Homeowners planning new interiors • Families renovating a 2BHK or 3BHK • People confused about interior budgets & finishes • Anyone searching for honest interior design guidance 🎧 ABOUT INTERIOR MONK Interior Monk is a knowledge-driven podcast created to help homeowners make smart, informed interior decisions before investing their hard-earned money. We focus on real experiences, real mistakes, and real solutions — not sales pitches. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE & STAY UPDATED If you found this episode helpful: 👍 Like the video 📤 Share it with someone planning home interiors 🔔 Subscribe to Interior Monk for more expert conversations 💬 Comment below your interior-related questions — we may answer them in the next episode! (interior design ideas, interior design course, interior design living room, interior design bedroom, interior design ideas for small house, interior design kitchen, interior design house, interior design home, interior mistakes, interior design mistakes to avoid, interior lighting mistakes, interior design mistakes, Interior Design, Interior Decor, Design Mistakes) #designpodcast #interiordesign #designleadership #contentcreation #designindustry #designjourney #designcommunity #interiorpodcast Keywords Interior design marketing Interior design Interior design business How to grow interior design business How to get projects in interior design business promotions in Interior design business how to get clients in interior design business trending video marketing plan for interior designers digital marketing for interior designers digital marketing strategy for interior designers leads in interior design business mistakes to avoid in Interior design business how to get leads marketing strategy Dominate the Interior Market in 2025