Project ideas by type
| Type | Ideas | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Residential | Studio apartment for a working couple · 2 BHK for a joint family · Elderly-friendly home · Small home office | First and second year |
| Retail | Boutique for handloom sarees · Bookstore cafe · Mobile showroom · Pharmacy | Second and third year |
| Hospitality | Theme cafe · Hostel for students · Boutique hotel lobby · Food court | Final year |
| Workplace | Co-working space · Start-up office · Bank branch · Architect's studio | Final year |
| Institutional | Pre-school · Library reading room · Dental clinic · Yoga and wellness centre | Final year |
What to submit
- Brief, user study and area programme
- Concept board and mood board
- Furniture layout and flooring plan
- Reflected ceiling plan with lighting
- Wall elevations and sections
- Material and finish schedule
- Furniture and joinery details
- 3D views or walkthrough, and a model if asked
How juries assess interior projects
- Does the concept show in every decision?
- Are circulation and furniture sizes ergonomic?
- Are lighting, ventilation and services resolved?
- Are materials suitable, durable and within budget?
- Are details buildable?
FAQs
Which software is used for interior design projects?
AutoCAD for plans and details, SketchUp or 3ds Max for modelling, and V-Ray, Enscape, Lumion or D5 for renders. Photoshop and InDesign are used for boards.
How do I choose an interior design project topic?
Pick a space type you understand, find a real site or a realistic shell plan, define the user and budget, then form a concept you can explain in one line.
Does MSBTE have an interior design diploma?
Yes, MSBTE runs Architecture and Interior Design (and related) diploma programmes; see the <a href="/msbte-k-scheme-architecture-and-interior-design">K-scheme syllabus</a>.
Can Project Buddyy help with interior projects?
Yes. We help with layouts, drawings, 3D views and sheet composition; see <a href="/architecture-projects">architecture projects</a>.
Last reviewed: 2026-11-07. Always follow the format your own department gives you.