At 28, Gaurav Sharma is building his identity at the intersection of interior design, architecture, and project execution. He is the Founder and Lead Interior Designer of Designer Thekedars, a Rohini-based architecture, interiors, and design-build studio. With a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Designing from Jagannath Community College (JCC) and seven years of professional experience, Gaurav brings together creativity, planning, and practical execution in every project he takes on.
For Gaurav, interior design is not simply about making a space look beautiful. It starts with understanding how people live and work, what they actually need, and how a design can be executed properly. This practical approach has shaped his journey as an Interior Designer in Rohini and has become an important part of the identity of Designer Thekedars.
The Story Behind Designer Thekedars
The story of Designer Thekedars started long before the company was established. Gaurav co-founded the practice with Raghav Gupta, his childhood friend whom he has known since Class 4. While Gaurav comes from an interior design background, Raghav brings a strong foundation in civil engineering. He holds a B.Tech in Civil Engineering from Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta Institute of Technology and Management and has five years of experience in construction, systems, and client communication.
The two founders noticed a common problem faced by many homeowners: a project that looks simple at first can quickly become complicated. Design decisions, material selection, construction, contractors, site coordination, and timelines can become difficult to manage when everything is handled separately. Designer Thekedars was created with the idea of bringing these requirements together through a more organised and professional process. The company is publicly listed as being founded by Gaurav Sharma and Raghav Gupta, with its primary location in Sector 24, Rohini, Delhi.
A Simple Idea: Make Design Easier for Clients
The original idea behind Designer Thekedars was not to make professional design feel distant or complicated. Instead, Gaurav and Raghav wanted to make professional design more accessible to people who needed expert guidance but often found themselves managing their projects on their own.
Their early idea of “Luxury” was about offering thoughtful design without making professional expertise feel out of reach. As Designer Thekedars evolved, its work expanded into refined, premium, and luxury environments, while the foundation remained the same: accessibility, honesty, responsibility and accountability.
That philosophy is captured well in the company’s tagline, “Designed with Care, Built on Trust.” It reflects the belief that a successful project is not only about the final photographs. It is also about how the client feels throughout the journey.
Gaurav Sharma’s Approach to Interior Design
For Gaurav, every project starts with a simple question: What does the client actually need? Instead of beginning with trends, colours or decorative elements, he focuses on understanding the people, lifestyle and practical requirements behind the project.
This approach allows him to create spaces that are visually impressive while remaining functional. Whether it is a home, office or commercial environment, the aim is to create a design that works in everyday life. Gaurav believes that the “wow” factor matters, but it should never come at the cost of comfort, usability or practical execution.
His design thinking is also closely connected to execution. A beautiful concept only becomes successful when it can be translated into a real space with proper planning and coordination. That connection between design and execution is one of the qualities that defines his role at Designer Thekedars.
How Designer Thekedars Connects Design and Construction
One of the biggest strengths of Designer Thekedars is the combination of two different professional backgrounds. Gaurav brings seven years of experience in interior design, while Raghav contributes five years of experience in civil engineering, construction, systems, and client communication.
Together, their expertise creates a more connected approach to projects. Instead of treating design and construction as completely separate activities, the team can consider execution requirements while developing the design itself. This can help reduce communication gaps and keep the original design intent connected to the work happening on site.
For clients, this means they can approach one practice for multiple requirements rather than coordinating with several unrelated professionals for every stage of a project.
What Designer Thekedars Offers
Designer Thekedars works across architecture, interior design, and turnkey design-build solutions, with services covering residential construction, residential interiors, commercial and office interiors, and space planning. The studio also handles project execution and site coordination, along with builder services and real estate consultancy.
The company works across both residential and commercial projects, with an approach that focuses on understanding the project first and then developing a solution around its actual requirements.
Building Designer Thekedars with Purpose
Building Designer Thekedars has become a defining part of Gaurav’s professional journey. Along with Raghav and their in-house team, he has helped shape the company into a practice where architecture, interior design, and execution come together under one roof.
His personal line, “Building Homes. Building Brands. Building Trust.”, reflects this mindset. Whether the project involves a home or a commercial space, the objective is to create something meaningful while building a professional relationship that lasts beyond project completion. This same philosophy is reflected in Designer Thekedars’ business tagline: “Designed with Care, Built on Trust.”
Conclusion
Gaurav Sharma represents a new generation of interior professionals who see design as more than decoration. Through Designer Thekedars, he is combining creative thinking with practical execution and working alongside Raghav Gupta to bring design, construction, and coordination into one connected process.
With its focus on residential and commercial projects, turnkey solutions, architecture and interiors, Designer Thekedars is building its identity around thoughtful design and responsible execution. As Gaurav continues to grow as an Interior Designer in Delhi, his journey reflects a simple belief: when design is done with care and execution is handled with responsibility, a space can become much more than just a finished project.
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