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Our Design Process: From Sketch to Site

byStudio XSBased in Indiranagar; Projects across BengaluruStarts from₹2,800 per sq. ft. (Carpet Area)View full gallery

Designing is not just about the final render. It is the messy, exciting journey from a simple scribble on a napkin to seeing a building come to life on-site.

It all starts with a sketch. This is the wall where we brainstorm our initial ideas for a new project.

An early concept sketch, capturing the feeling and form of a space before it moves to the digital drawing board.

A concept sketch for our "Pass-Oh!-Light" installation, exploring how people would interact with the series of portals.

We then move to creating mood boards. This one explores a palette of earthy tones, patterned tiles, and natural textures like wood, cane, and woven fabrics.

This mood board for a restaurant project combines bold, tropical wallpapers with different types of wood and cane for a layered, eclectic look.

A collection of fabric swatches and material samples that help us and our clients visualize the final space.

A digital mood board illustrating the vibrant, tropical aesthetic for an upcoming restaurant project.

The same mood board in black and white, which helps us focus on form, pattern, and contrast.

A concept board for a poolside restaurant, showing the proposed layout, furniture styles, and material palette.

A 3D render brings the design to life. This is from our Karle Pinnacle clubhouse project, showing the proposed reception area.

About Our Design Process: From Sketch to Site

We do not just hand over a set of drawings and vanish. Whether we are planning a home or an installation like the Pass-Oh-Light project, we are on-site daily, sweating the details, managing the chaos, and making sure the final result feels exactly like the vision we drew up.

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Studio XS

Based in Indiranagar; Projects across BengaluruStarts from ₹2,800 per sq. ft. (Carpet Area)

We are Shivani and Sucheth, the pair behind Studio XS. For us, design is about having fun while staying serious about the work. We love natural light, raw finishes, and turning chaotic sites into beautiful, ordered spaces.

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