The Studio

We believe the most beautiful spaces whisper.

ArShe Design Studio was founded in 2021 around a simple conviction and with a belief that great design doesn't demand attention—it earns it.

Studio interior with cream plaster, oak and a deep green alcove

Our Philosophy

Design the emptiness first.

Every project begins with restraint and ends with timeless elegance. We shape light, material, and proportion into spaces that feel calm, refined, and deeply personal.
Designed to endure—crafted to be remembered.

What follows is craft: full-scale mock-ups, shadow gaps instead of trims, joinery drawn to grain direction, and weekly supervision until the last detail matches the drawing.

2021

Founded

100+

Projects

18

Team

4

Disciplines

Material samples used in the studio

Meet the Founder

Aarushi Barnwal

Trained in architecture in Delhi, Gurgaon, Greater Noida and Hyderabad, Aarushi founded ArShe after a decade working between large-format architecture and small-scale joinery workshops — an unusual pairing that still shapes how the studio draws.

“I am interested in the moment a room goes quiet,” she says. “That is usually when the proportions are right and nothing unnecessary is left in it.”

Services

Architecture

Ground-up design, massing, approvals and site supervision.

Interior Design

Interior architecture, joinery, finishes and furniture curation.

Landscape

Courtyards, terraces and gardens designed as outdoor rooms.

Turnkey Execution

Single-accountability delivery from drawing to handover.

Process

  1. 01

    Listen

    A long conversation about how you live, work and host — before any drawing.

  2. 02

    Study

    Site, light, climate and constraints documented and measured.

  3. 03

    Design

    Plans, three-dimensional studies and a full material palette.

  4. 04

    Document

    Working drawings precise enough to remove ambiguity on site.

  5. 05

    Build

    Weekly supervision, one coordinator, photographic records.

  6. 06

    Hand over

    Care guides, warranties and a return visit after the first season.

We loved how they listened to our ideas and turned them into something even better.

Rahul AnandResidential Home

From the first meeting to the final touches, the team was helpful and easy to work with.

Sai KalyanModern Villa

We had a rough idea of what we wanted, and ArShe brought it all together beautifully.

Kavya VermaKitchen Renovation

ArShe really understood what we wanted and made our home feel like us.

Arun KumarResidential Home

FAQ

Working with us.

What is your typical fee structure?+

Design fees are a percentage of project value or a fixed fee for defined scope. We share a written proposal after the first consultation.

How soon can you start?+

We take on a limited number of projects concurrently. Current lead time is roughly four to six weeks.

Do you offer only design, without execution?+

Yes. Design-and-documentation-only engagements are common, and we can support your contractor during the build.

Which cities do you work in?+

We work across India, with active projects in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and the Nilgiris.

Let's design something you'll love for life.

Tell us about your space. We'll tell you honestly what it needs.