Black Pebble Designs – Leading Interior Designers in Mangalore

Established in 2016 by accomplished interior designer Kshema Rai, Black Pebble Designs has emerged as Mangalore’s leading interior design practice, where innovative vision meets coastal sophistication to create remarkable living environments. Taking inspiration from the polished, time-worn stones found along our stunning coastline, our design ethos reflects the same organic refinement and enduring beauty that these natural elements possess.

Introducing Our Founder: Kshema Rai

The driving force behind Black Pebble Designs is Kshema Rai, a passionate interior designer who contributes nearly two decades of professional expertise to each project. After developing her craft as an Interior Designer in Mumbai for almost 18 years, Kshema made the deliberate choice to return her knowledge and metropolitan design sensibilities to Mangalore. Her distinctive talent for merging Mumbai’s sophisticated urban aesthetics with Mangalore’s traditional coastal charm sets her work apart, creating homes that feel both enduring and modern.

Serving as both founder and lead designer, Kshema personally oversees every project from the initial meeting through to completion, ensuring clients collaborate directly with her at every stage. This dedicated approach removes the communication barriers often found with larger practices and guarantees that each client’s aspirations remain focused and preserved. Her philosophy is elegant yet powerful: every space holds untapped possibilities, and her role is to identify and realise them through designs as distinctive and individual as each homeowner.

Our Design Ethos

At Black Pebble Designs, we recognise that outstanding interior design extends far beyond surface beauty. We are lifestyle architects who appreciate the vital significance of crafting spaces that function as enduring homes, perfectly matched to each client’s distinct way of living whilst delivering genuine joy and comfort. Our methodology effortlessly combines modern design concepts with local cultural influences, producing spaces that are both internationally refined and genuinely connected to our regional coastal heritage.

We find inspiration in Mangalore’s abundant architectural history, from the elaborate wooden details of traditional Mangalorean residences to the sleek lines of contemporary coastal living. This blend creates interiors that are not merely visually striking but also deeply significant and personally meaningful. Our motto, “Never cookie-cutter. Always tailored to your Home!” perfectly captures our dedication to developing bespoke interior solutions that express each client’s individual character and requirements.

Complete Design Solutions

Our comprehensive interior design practice provides an extensive array of specialist services designed to address varied needs and preferences. We specialise in residential design, converting flats, villas, and period homes into personalised retreats that optimise both beauty and practicality. Our residential collection covers everything from cosy city centre studios to sprawling seafront properties, with particular strength in modular kitchens, bedrooms, living areas, bathrooms, and false ceiling installations.

Every project within our collection stands as evidence of genuine design excellence and demonstrates our mastery of tasteful, practical designs. Whether you’re envisioning a complete dream home makeover or refreshing a single elegant kitchen, we treat every project with identical commitment and meticulous attention.

Within the commercial realm, Black Pebble Designs has gained acclaim for developing motivating office environments, welcoming retail spaces, refined hospitality locations, and streamlined commercial kitchens. We recognise that commercial spaces must harmonise visual appeal with practical requirements such as movement patterns, brand representation, and operational effectiveness, whilst our designs boost productivity and generate memorable experiences for staff, customers, and visitors.

Our refurbishment and restoration solutions revitalise existing spaces, whether refreshing a single room or completely reimagining an entire property. We possess specialised knowledge in working with Mangalore’s historic buildings, thoughtfully maintaining their historical essence whilst integrating modern conveniences and contemporary design principles.