Who we are
DKDS places a sharp focus on space planning, design conceptualisation, & execution.
Deshna Kasliwal Design Studio is an award winning interior design practice based out of Bombay - operating across the country. We pride ourselves on being a boutique ‘design and build’ firm that picks up a small number of projects each year with client satisfaction and design detailing being priority.
As a studio, we craft solutions that are people centric, basis the needs of the occupants, while also being ‘straight-from-the-heart’. Our design language is an amalgamation of our love for clean lines, local materials, natural light, and vibrant hues.
We are constantly on the lookout for new technologies, textiles, tangibles, and thoughts.
2021-2022
Mumbai
Residential
6000 sq. ft.
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2022
Mumbai
Commercial
1850 Sq. Ft.
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2023
Mumbai
Commercial
1800 Sq. Ft.
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Area
From Residential to Commercial projects, her eclectic and unique design sensibilities and flair for aesthetics - with a penchant for details - speak of her desire to experiment and push the boundaries in spatial design.
With a Fine Arts Degree and a Diploma in Interior Design from Rachana Sansad, Deshna, who has also trained at the LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore, treats each space as a blank canvas ready to be painted. With over 8 years of industry experience as a designer, Deshna's design philosophy is rooted in the idea of empathy followed by distinct action.
She strives to understand her clients' needs in their entirety so she can provide a distinct design solution that is holistic and honest. Her travels around the world and experiences as a seasoned artist and an art history aficionado inform Deshna's style and philosophy and add to her repertoire as a designer. From Residential to Commercial projects, her eclectic and unique design sensibilities and flair for aesthetics - with a penchant for details - speak of her desire to experiment and push the boundaries in spatial design.
Deshna Kasliwal
Principal Designer
Working with Team DKDS to design our dream home has been an absolute pleasure. From the initial concept discussions to the final execution, Deshna's professionalism and meticulous attention to detail were evident at every stage. Her exceptional design sense, both broad and diverse, allowed her to translate our vision into reality beautifully.
Deshna and her skilled chief assistant Payal, ensured that every aspect of the project was meticulously planned and flawlessly executed. Deshna's diligence and resourcefulness meant that no request went unanswered.
One of the most impressive aspects of working with Deshna was her unwavering commitment to delivering on time and within the agreed budget.
Sunit Mehra
Testimonial
We hadn’t renovated our home ever since we moved into it several years ago. When we met Deshna, we instantly knew we could trust her with our home. And we are so glad we did!
Deshna’s commitment to ensuring that our ideals matched her vision ensured that the entire process was collaborative and fulfilling. Her efficiency, conceptual soundness, all hands-on-deck approach and innate aesthetic sense has resulted in a home that is loved not only by us, but all of our family and friends.
Deshna is now more than just our 'architect', and we look forward to working with her on all our future projects!
Raos
Testimonial
Deshna and team spent time with us to understand the brief and the timelines. From then on, work was smooth sailing - the office was delivered to us in time and in the way we had envisioned it.
I have to also add that the team has been very accommodative on our requests even 6 months in - which I think is crucial as there are always things that come up once the office is occupied. I feel a sense of pride every time I walk into our office - thank you DKDS!
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Deshna for the construction of what we'd like to call our 'dream office'.
Arjun Vaidya
Co-Founder, V3 Ventures
Testimonial
Deshna has more than just an eye for design., she combined our ideas and vision with her expertise and experience, to come up with a beautifully styled space to create an aesthetically pleasing workplace that met our expectations.
All the interactions and the timeliness of delivery have been on point.
With great intricacy, she combined our need to replicate our European HQ design with a touch of Indianness into the office space.
Manvitha Janagam
Senior Principal, Verlinvest India
Testimonial
Deshna gave us our dream home. That pretty much sums up everything I experienced while working with her but here goes…. I had a vision that I want to live well and my motto for my new house would be “a place for everything and everything in its place”.
We love our house, it is our oasis and the most relaxing place for us. Even our 4 year old daughter misses it and says ghar kab jayenge if we are away for too long.
I cannot recommend her enough, and waiting to build our next space with Deshna.
Her style matches our style, she was patient in understanding our requirements, she designed the house keeping in mind our needs and made suggestions that made it even better.
Khandelwals
Testimonial
Ever since I can imagine, I had this vision of creating a space that is inspired by all things art and aesthetics. When the time finally came to bring this to life, I knew I had to collaborate with Deshna.
Working with someone who shares the passion for creating art is always fun, especially when it is for a project that is extremely close to your heart. Her attention to detail is something I really appreciate
She left no stone unturned to turn my moodboard into reality in the exact way I had envisioned it!
The G Story
Testimonial
I’ve known Deshna for a couple of years and her hard work and eye of detailing has always struck to me. When we were planning on launching the Knya brand stores, I knew Deshna had to design them.
Her team was excellent, and very communicative at all stages. To many more!”