SaralnamaSussanne Khan, a top Indian interior designer and founder of The Charcoal Project, charges ₹1,200 to ₹2,000 per sq ft for designing luxury homes. For a 1,500 sq ft apartment in Mumbai, fees can reach ₹25–30 lakh. She started her business in 2011, facing criticism but grew it into a successful brand with local manufacturing in Maharashtra. Her first big pay cheque was ₹2 lakh for designing an entire apartment at age 21. Despite challenges, she continues to expand and innovate in interior design. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 18:51 IST; source: link)