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Built-in sliding wardrobe with lit hanging space and white drawers, made by SM Interiors for The Heights apartment in Narahenpita

Guides ·

Interior designer, carpenter or design-and-build in Sri Lanka?

Three ways to do a home interior in Sri Lanka, compared on upfront cost, who is responsible, who keeps the schedule and how closely the result matches the design.

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Sketchbook with a floor plan, fabric swatches and board samples on a coffee table during a design consultation

Guides ·

How much does interior design cost in Sri Lanka?

How interior designers in Sri Lanka charge, what a complete design should include, what drives the rest of an interior's cost, and SM Interiors' design fees.

Canterbury Villa living room in Kahathuduwa, a finished SM Interiors project, with slatted timber wall panels and cream sofas in timber frames

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How to choose an interior designer in Sri Lanka

What to check before you hire an interior designer in Sri Lanka, from real finished projects and who builds your furniture to design fees, quotes and warranty.

Fan of wood-grain board samples with edge banding and brass hardware on a dark surface

Materials ·

Melamine, MDF, HDHMR, plywood or solid wood: what lasts in Sri Lanka?

How melamine board, MDF, HDHMR, plywood and solid wood handle Sri Lanka's humidity and termites, and which suits wardrobes, kitchens, bathrooms, TV units and beds.

Designer's desk with interior drawings, a scale ruler and a 3D view of a living room on a laptop

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15 questions to ask before hiring an interior designer in Sri Lanka

A practical checklist for Sri Lankan homeowners. Ask these 15 questions before you sign with an interior designer, and know what a good answer sounds like.