- Divya Jain
- 27 October, 2025
What Really Happens After You Hire an Interior Designer in Pune: Week-by-Week Timeline
You've just signed the contract with your
interior designer. The excitement is real, but so is that nagging question: "Okay, now what actually happens?"
Most homeowners tell us this is the most
stressful part—the unknown territory between signing papers and getting keys to
their dream home. Will contractors show up on time? When do you need to make
decisions? What if something goes wrong?
After completing 500+ projects across
Pune through Divya
Jain Interiors, we've learned that anxiety comes from uncertainty. So let's eliminate that uncertainty
right now.
Here's exactly what happens, week by
week, in a typical 3BHK turnkey interior project.
The Big Picture: 90 Days from
Contract to Keys
Before we dive into weekly details,
here's what those 90 days look like:
Weeks
1-2: Design finalization & material procurement
Weeks 3-8: Major carpentry &
structural work
Weeks
9-11: Finishing work (false ceiling, painting,
hardware)
Weeks
12-13: Final touches, cleaning, handover
Your
involvement: Heavy in weeks 1-2, moderate check-ins
during weeks 3-8, final approvals in weeks 9-11.
Let's break down what actually happens in
each phase.
Weeks 1-2: The Foundation
Phase
What We're Doing:
Week
1 & 2:
●
Final design review and sign-off
●
Creating detailed execution
drawings
●
Placing material orders (plywood,
laminates, hardware)
●
Scheduling labors and assigning
respective agencies.
●
Applying for society permissions
(if needed)
Week
3:
●
Materials begin arriving at site
●
Quality verification of every
plywood sheet and laminate
●
Setting up the work site
●
Briefing the carpentry team on
designs
●
Your dedicated project manager
confirms communication channels
What You're Doing:
Critical
decisions needed:
●
Final approval on all 3D designs
●
Confirmation on Packages and
internal / external material from
physical samples
●
Paint color Evaluation and soft
explorations (we'll provide color cards at right stage)
●
Hardware finish selection (brass,
chrome, black, etc.)
Your
time investment: 3-4 hours total across both weeks for
approvals and selections.
Communication:
You'll receive a WhatsApp message with photos when materials arrive, showing quality verification in progress.
Weeks 4-5: The Building (Structure) Phase
What We're Doing:
Week
4-5:
●
Carpentry framework begins
(wardrobe carcasses, kitchen base structures)
●
Electrical rough-in (concealed
wiring, new points)
●
False ceilings
●
Any civil work (if included in
scope)
●
Daily progress photos shared
Week
6-7:
●
Kitchen cabinets taking shape
●
Bedroom furniture frameworks
completed
●
Living room units structural work
●
False ceiling framework
installation
●
Starting to prep for upholstery
orders and home making
What's
visible: By end of Week 6, you can see all your furniture in skeletal
form. Wardrobes, kitchen cabinets, TV units—all framed out in plywood, waiting
for shutters and finishing.
What You're Doing:
Site
visits (optional but recommended): One visit in Week 4
and one in Week 6 to see progress.
Decisions
needed:
●
Minor adjustments if you notice
something during site visit (position of a shelf, height of a counter)
●
Approval of any change orders
(only if you requested modifications)
Your
time investment: 2-3 hours total (two 1-hour site
visits)
Payment Milestone:
After material unloading and verification
(typically end of Week 3-4), you'll pay the structure phase amount (typically
50% of project value, minus token already paid).
Communication:
Weekly progress call (15 minutes) + daily
photo updates via WhatsApp showing work completed that day.
Weeks 7-9: The Transformation
Phase
What We're Doing:
Week
7:
●
False ceiling gypsum board
installation
●
Shutter installation begins
(wardrobes, kitchen cabinets)
●
Drawers and internal fittings
●
Initial electrical point testing
Week
8:
●
Wall preparation for painting
(putty application, sanding)
●
Primer coat application
●
Hardware installation begins
(telescopic channels, hinges)
Week
9:
●
First coat of paint
●
Kitchen countertop installation
●
Bathroom vanity installation
●
Your apartment starts looking like
the 3D renders!
The
magic moment: By Week 9, most clients walk in and go "Oh wow, it's actually happening!"
The skeletal frameworks now have shutters, colors are appearing on walls, and
it finally feels like YOUR home.
What You're Doing:
Site
visit (recommended): One visit in Week 8 to see color
application and approve paint shades on actual walls (colors look different in
different lighting).
Decisions
needed:
●
Final confirmation on paint colors
(seeing them on walls vs color cards)
●
Hardware handles selection if not
done earlier
Your
time investment: 1-2 hours for site visit
Payment Milestone:
Before hardware installation and external
finishing begins (typically early Week 9), you'll pay for the hardware and
outer finish phase (typically 35% of project value).
Weeks 10-11: The Finishing
Phase
What We're Doing:
Week
10:
●
Second and final paint coats
●
All hardware installation
completed
●
Mirror and glass installation
●
Electrical fixtures and switches
●
Door installation and alignment
Week
11:
●
Final carpentry touch-ups
●
Silicon sealing (kitchen,
bathrooms)
●
Hardware adjustment (ensuring
smooth drawer glides)
●
Lighting testing
●
Snagging (fixing any minor
imperfections)
Quality
checks: We conduct room-by-room inspections, checking
every drawer, every shutter alignment, every paint corner.
What You're Doing:
Pre-final
inspection: End of Week 10, we invite you for a
walkthrough to identify anything that needs adjustment before final handover.
Your
time investment: 2 hours for detailed walkthrough
Payment Milestone:
Before painting phase completion
(typically Week 10), you'll pay the paint phase amount (typically 10% of
project value).
Weeks 12-13: The Handover
Phase
What We're Doing:
Week
12:
●
Deep cleaning of entire apartment
●
Removing all construction dust,
debris
●
Polish application on surfaces
where needed
●
Final lighting and electrical
testing
●
Preparing handover documentation
Week
13:
●
Final walkthrough with you
●
Demonstrating hardware usage
(hydraulic beds, soft-close mechanisms)
●
Handing over all warranties
(extended by manufacturers)
●
Handing over after sales contact
list for future needs
●
Care and maintenance guide for all
materials
The
handover moment: We walk you through each room,
explaining care instructions, showing you how everything works, and celebrating
the transformation together.
What You're Doing:
Final
inspection: 2-3 hour detailed walkthrough with
checklist.
Your
responsibility:
●
Point out anything needing
adjustment
●
Test all drawers, shutters,
lights, switches
●
Ask questions about maintenance
Final
payment: After satisfactory inspection and handover,
final 5% payment completes the project.
What Could Cause Delays (And
How We Handle Them)
Let's be honest—not every project
finishes exactly on day 90. Here's what could add time:
On Your Side:
Delayed
decisions: Each pending approval adds 2-5 days
●
Solution: We send you material
samples and options early, with clear deadlines
Mid-project
changes: Changing design after work begins adds 5-15
days
●
Solution: We perfect designs in
Weeks 1-2, get your 100% sign-off before execution
Payment
delays: Work pauses until payment clears
●
Solution: We send payment
reminders 3 days before milestone completion
On Our Side:
Material
delays: Rare, but custom items sometimes take longer
●
Solution: We order materials with
10-day buffer, keep you informed immediately if delays occur
Labor
shortages: During festival seasons (Diwali, etc.)
●
Solution: We plan projects around
festival calendars, build buffers into timeline
Society
restrictions: Some societies limit work hours or days
●
Solution: We check society rules
before starting, adjust timeline accordingly
External Factors:
Monsoon: Heavy rains can delay painting by 3-7 days (moisture issues)
●
Solution: We plan painting phases
outside monsoon months when possible
Our
promise: If WE cause delays, we absorb the cost. If
external factors cause delays, we explain transparently and adjust timeline
with your approval.
What Happens After Handover?
Your relationship with us doesn't end at
handover.
First 30 Days:
●
We're on speed dial for any
questions
●
Minor adjustments included (drawer
alignment, shutter adjustments)
●
We check in at Day 7, Day 15, and
Day 30
Warranty Period (2 Years
Workmanship):
●
Any workmanship issues fixed at no
cost
●
We coordinate manufacturer
warranties on materials (5-20 years depending on item)
●
Annual maintenance visit offered
After Warranty:
●
We remain your go-to for any
future modifications
●
Many clients return 3-5 years
later for upgrades or additional rooms
●
You're always part of the Divya
Jain Interiors family
This extended support is detailed in our
process and sets us apart from designers who disappear after final
payment.
Red Flags in Other Designers'
Processes
When evaluating interior designers, watch
for:
🚩 No clear timeline: "It takes 2-4 months" is too vague
✅ What to expect: Week-by-week milestone dates
🚩 No communication plan: "We'll update you when needed"
✅ What to expect: Scheduled weekly calls + daily
photo updates
🚩 No project manager: You deal with multiple people
✅
What to expect: Single point of contact throughout
🚩 Vague payment terms: "We'll let you know when payment is
due"
✅ What to expect: Payment milestones tied to
visible progress
🚩 No post-handover support: "Call us if something breaks"
✅ What to expect: Scheduled follow-ups +
warranty management
Your Responsibilities
Throughout the Project
To ensure smooth execution, here's what
we need from you:
Week 1-2:
●
Respond to material selection
queries within 48 hours
●
Approve final designs by Week 2
end
●
Arrange site access for material
delivery
Week 3-8:
●
Keep communication channels open
(WhatsApp, calls)
●
Make site visit payments on
scheduled dates
●
Be available for weekly 15-minute
progress calls
Week 9-11:
●
Attend pre-final inspection
●
Point out any adjustments needed
●
Approve final work
Week 12-13:
●
Attend final handover
●
Complete final payment
●
Provide feedback for future
improvements
Total
time investment from you: 12-15 hours over 90 days.
That's just 10 minutes per day on average.
Why This Process Works
After 500+ projects, we've refined this
timeline to:
✅
Minimize your
involvement while keeping you informed
✅ Prevent surprises through transparent
communication
✅
Build trust by delivering on schedule
✅
Ensure quality through systematic inspections
✅ Provide peace of mind especially for NRI clients managing remotely
This systematic approach is what makes our residential interior design services reliable
and stress-free.
Ready to Experience This
Process Yourself?
Now you know exactly what to expect—no
surprises, just systematic execution.
If this level of transparency and
professionalism aligns with what you're looking for, let's talk about your project.
Schedule
Your Free Consultation:
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🌐 Visit: www.divyajaininteriors.com
📍 Studio Address: Divya Jain Interiors 302, Lotus Riddhi, Kotbagi
Lane Aundh, Pune - 411007
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