Hands-on tools built by practising Mumbai architects — so you walk into every contractor meeting knowing exactly what to ask, what to pay, and what to refuse.
Plan your full renovation budget in 15 minutes. All-cities calibrated rates with auto-adjust.
The problem
Average overshoot per renovation
₹4–14 L
What most Indian homeowners pay above their original quote.
Every Indian renovation starts with a quote that looks reasonable. Most end ₹4–14 lakh over budget.
It is almost never the contractor’s fault alone. Homeowners walk in without a benchmark, without a checklist, and without a budget they can defend.
Studio Layers fixes that — with the same templates we use on our own projects. These templates help homeowners, interior designers, contractors and all.
132 checkpoints. 9 project stages. RED, AMBER and GREEN severity flags so you know exactly what to stop, what to verify, and what to sign off. Includes 3 bonuses: 20 questions to ask before signing, a payment milestone template, and a site visit MOM format.
₹9,999
₹599
An auto-calculating Excel built around how Indian renovations are actually priced. Enter your city, carpet area, room sizes and finish level — Standard, Premium, or Luxury — and the file returns a line-item budget covering flooring, walls, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, ceiling, modular kitchen, waterproofing, doors, windows, demolition and society charges. Mumbai base rates with built-in multipliers for Pune, Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and all other cities of India. Includes a Payment Tracker sheet with the 6 milestone-stage structure architects actually use.
Three tools that work together: a Quotation Analyser sheet that flags inflated rates against Studio Layers' benchmarks, a Quote Review Checklist for line items most homeowners miss, and a Negotiation Script with the exact phrasing architects use to push back on padded BOQs.
Everything you need from contractor brief to handover: Client Brief Questionnaire, Project Timeline Planner, Site Visit MOM, Material Specification sheet, Payment Tracker, Snagging List, Handover Checklist, Variation Order Form, Project Closure Report. The same templates we run on live projects.
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About Studio Layers
Studio Layers is a Mumbai-based architecture and interior design studio dedicated to creating spaces that are timeless, functional, and deeply connected to the people who experience them. With over 20 years of professional practice and more than 2 lakh square feet of design experience, the studio has worked across a wide spectrum of residential and commercial projects, delivering environments that blend aesthetics, practicality, and attention to detail.
Founded on the belief that good design goes beyond appearances, Studio Layers focuses on understanding lifestyles, aspirations, and the finer nuances of everyday living. Every project is approached with a balance of creativity, technical understanding, and execution-oriented thinking, ensuring that each space is both visually refined and highly functional.
The studio is known for its thoughtful planning, material sensibility, and ability to create elegant yet comfortable spaces that stand the test of time. From conceptualization to execution, Studio Layers believes in a collaborative and transparent approach, guiding clients through every stage of the design journey with clarity and confidence.
With a strong foundation in design principles and real-world experience, Studio Layers continues to create meaningful spaces that reflect individuality, sophistication, and lasting value.
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Skip buying tools one by one. The bundle includes the Red Flags Field Guide and Budget Estimator Kit today, plus the Quotation Analyser and Project Planner the moment they launch.
Red Flags Field Guide
132 checkpoints · 9 stages · RED/AMBER/GREEN severity
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Budget Estimator Kit
Auto-calculating Excel for full project budget in 15 min
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Quotation Analyser Kit
Decode any contractor quote. Negotiate without guessing
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Total Project Planner
10 templates — brief to handover. Run it like an architect
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Bundle price (all 4 Studio Layers tools)