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Commercial & Workplace
800 Sq Ft Bank or NBFC Branch Interior Design in Action Area I
An 800 sq ft branch in Action Area I has to fit a teller line, a vault, and customer seating around security clearances we plan for from day one.
Cost Guides
What Does It Cost to Renovate a 100 Sq Ft Bathroom in Kolkata?
A line item breakdown of what a 100 sq ft bathroom renovation actually costs in Kolkata, covering tiling, plumbing, waterproofing, and fittings tier by tier.
Building Guidelines
What KMC Approval Is Needed to Convert a Residential Building Into a PG or Hostel?
Running a paying guest or hostel out of a flat sanctioned as residential needs more than a fresh coat of paint, KMC treats it as a change of use with its own approval layer.
Decision Guides
Epoxy Grout vs Cement Grout for Bathroom Tiles Ahead of Kolkata's Monsoon
We compare epoxy and cement grout for bathroom tile joints, specifically for the mould and seepage that Kolkata's long monsoon brings on every year.
Room Guides
Industrial-Style Home Office Ideas for a Salt Lake Apartment
A practical guide to converting a spare bedroom corner in an older Salt Lake apartment into an industrial-style home office with exposed conduit and black metal shelving.
Hiring Guides
Interior Design for Eco Park Facing Flats in New Town: Hire a Studio That Knows the Pocket
Eco Park facing flats in New Town need a different interior brief. Studio Contour has delivered 330+ buildings since 2014 across the exact HIDCO pockets and Action Areas that back onto the park.
Hiring Guides
Interior Designer for a Salt Lake Sector I Government Quarter Renovation
Renovating a Salt Lake Sector I government quarter means navigating Bidhannagar rules and co-op bye-laws most contractors have never touched. Here's why Studio Contour gets it right.
Cost Guides
Cost of Kitchen Platform Replacement (Civil Work) in a Kolkata Flat
We break down what it actually costs to demolish and rebuild an old kitchen platform in a Kolkata flat, separate from modular cabinetry, with real per-item rates.
Hiring Guides
Red Flags When Hiring an Interior Designer in New Town: An Honest Take From the Inside
Honest, insider red flags to watch for when hiring an interior designer in New Town, from a Kolkata studio that's delivered 330+ buildings since 2014.
Room Guides
Tropical Modern Balcony Ideas for an Eco Park-Facing Flat
We design tropical modern balconies for Eco Park facing flats in New Town, pairing rattan and deep greens with louvered shading that frames the view.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Upholstered Headboard Designs: A Complete Guide
A Kolkata-based guide to upholstered headboard designs: styles, fabrics, colours, sizing, ergonomics, pricing bands and humidity-proofing, from Studio Contour, New Town.
Decision Guides
WPC Doors vs Flush Doors for a Kolkata Bathroom That Never Fully Dries
We compare WPC and flush doors for Kolkata bathrooms with poor ventilation, covering swelling, cost, and how each holds up once the monsoon sets in.
Room Guides
How to Design a Master Bedroom Layout That Actually Flows
A Kolkata studio's practical guide to master bedroom layout flow, bed placement, wardrobe zoning, colours, materials, lighting, and vastu, from Studio Contour, New Town.
Hiring Guides
Interior Design for Action Area II Highrises: Why a Studio That Knows the Towers Fits Right In
Hiring for an Action Area II highrise interior in New Town? See why 14 years and 330+ local buildings makes Studio Contour the sharper, more specific choice.
Commercial & Workplace
600 Sq Ft IVF and Fertility Clinic Layout for Patient Privacy in Salt Lake
We plan a 600 sq ft Salt Lake IVF clinic around a discreet counselling entry kept apart from the general waiting area, so patient privacy is built into the walk itself.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Kids' Room Flooring That Limits Mold Allergens in Kolkata's Humid Climate
We explain why sealed vitrified tile and treated engineered wood beat carpets and rugs in a Kolkata child's bedroom, cutting mold and dust mite allergens through the monsoon.
Decision Guides
Multi-City Design Chain or a Local Kolkata Studio: What You Actually Lose With Scale
Weighing a multi-city design firm against a local Kolkata studio? Here's an honest, specific breakdown of what New Town and Salt Lake projects actually need, and lose, with scale.
Decision Guides
How Soon After Possession Should You Hire an Interior Designer in Salt Lake
Just got possession of your Salt Lake flat? Here's the real two-week hiring window, the cost of waiting, and how Studio Contour handles it right from day one.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Wooden Headboard Designs: 18 Timeless Ideas
18 wooden headboard designs for Kolkata bedrooms, covering solid wood vs veneer, finishes, styles, sizing and budget bands from Studio Contour, New Town.
Room Guides
Fluted Headboard Designs: 15 Ideas for a Modern Bedroom
A practical guide to fluted headboard designs for modern Kolkata bedrooms, covering materials, colours, sizes and pricing, from a studio that has fitted hundreds across Bengal.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Vastu Seating Direction for the Dining Table in a New Town Flat
We narrow in on one dining room Vastu question, which wall the table belongs against and which way your family should face while eating, in New Town's open plan flats.
Decision Guides
How Long Does a Full Home Interior Take in New Town? A Realistic Timeline
A full home interior in New Town typically takes 8-12 weeks of execution once design is locked. Here's the realistic timeline, what slows it down, and why local expertise matters.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Tufted Headboard Designs: Does Classic Still Work in 2026?
Tufted headboard designs in 2026: diamond vs channel tufting, best fabrics and colours, sizing, Kolkata price bands, and climate-smart choices from Studio Contour.
Practical Guides & Ideas
Which Direction Should a Child's Study Table Face in a New Town Flat? Vastu Rules Explained
Vastu guidance for orienting a child's study table to face east or north in a shared New Town bedroom, worked out against the same wall as the bed and wardrobe.