Your Interior Designer Is Costing You ₹2.4 Lakhs on Carpets (Here's How They Do It)

Your Interior Designer Is Costing You ₹2.4 Lakhs on Carpets (Here's How They Do It)

Industry Secret

Your Interior Designer
Is Costing You ₹2.4 Lakhs

On carpets alone. Here's how they do it.

You hired an interior designer. Paid them ₹3 lakhs for their expertise. Trusted their carpet recommendations completely.

What you didn't know: They're making another ₹2.4 lakhs. From the carpet dealer. On your purchase.

And you're paying for it.

The Commission Game

Interior designers get 30-40% commission from carpet dealers. That ₹6 lakh carpet? Dealer's cost is ₹3.6 lakhs. Your designer pockets ₹2.4 lakhs. You pay full price thinking you got expert advice.

How to Spot Commission-Driven Recommendations

RED FLAG 1

They only show you carpets from ONE dealer. Real experts compare multiple sources. Commission-driven designers have exclusive arrangements.

RED FLAG 2

They push you toward the most expensive option without showing cost-benefit analysis. Higher price = higher commission.

RED FLAG 3

They discourage you from shopping around. "This is the best, trust me." Translation: "I have a commission deal here."

The Real Numbers

Purchase Method Your Cost Designer Commission
Through Designer ₹6,00,000 ₹2,40,000 (40%)
Direct Purchase ₹3,60,000 ₹0

You Save ₹2.4 Lakhs

Same carpet. Same quality. 40% less cost. Just by buying direct.

The Smart Approach

Ask your designer this question:

"What commission do you receive from this carpet dealer?"

Honest designers disclose it upfront. Commission-driven ones get defensive. Their reaction tells you everything.

"My designer insisted on a ₹8 lakh carpet. I asked about commission. She admitted 35%. I bought the same carpet direct for ₹5.2 lakhs. Saved ₹2.8 lakhs by asking one question."

— KAVITA SHARMA, ENTREPRENEUR, DELHI

What Ethical Looks Like

Transparent dealers:

  • Show you dealer cost vs. retail price
  • Explain their margin openly
  • Offer same price whether you come through designer or direct
  • Provide independent quality verification
  • Don't pay designer commissions (pay flat referral fees instead)

Transparent Pricing. No Commissions.

Same price for everyone • No designer markups • Full cost transparency • Quality guaranteed

SEE HONEST PRICING

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Get True Cost Analysis

Send us your designer's carpet quote. We'll show you the real dealer cost, typical commission, and what you should actually pay. Completely confidential.

GET HONEST COST BREAKDOWN

Confidential analysis • Real dealer costs revealed • Save 30-40%

Because you deserve to know where your money actually goes.

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