Interior Red Flags – 5 Mistakes Designers Are Now Avoiding in 2025
Interior designers in 2025 aren’t just curating aesthetics — they’re making smarter material decisions that directly affect timelines, budgets, and long-term client satisfaction.
With clients becoming more informed and social media exposing every flaw, designers have started avoiding certain “silent killers” that used to go unnoticed. If you want to avoid callbacks, budget overruns, and damage to your reputation, here are 5 red flags you should NEVER ignore anymore.
1. Using Non-Calibrated Plywood for Modular Projects
Why it’s a red flag:
Inaccurate thickness = alignment issues, visible gaps, and edge banding errors.
What designers now do instead:
Switching to Khidki’s Calibrated Plywood (16mm/18mm) ensures CNC precision and smoother edge pasting. Especially crucial for factory-built wardrobes, kitchens, and beds.
2. Laminates Without Matching Edge Bands
Why it’s a red flag:
Nothing looks more jugaadu than a perfectly finished laminate with a badly mismatched edge.
What’s trending now:
Designers prefer Khidki Saket and Kanvas ranges, both of which come with matching edge bands, saving time and elevating final finish.
3. Ignoring Board Density in MDF/HDHMR
Why it’s a red flag:
Low-density MDF = sagging shelves, screw failure, and poor life in vertical partitions.
What designers use instead:
In 2025, most designers ask for 700+ kg/m³ density boards, like Kasawud MDF or Action Tesa HDHMR, to ensure durability and long-lasting hardware fitment.
4. Using Plywood Without Termite Resistance in Wet Areas
Why it’s a red flag:
Using standard MR or BWR ply under the sink or in utility areas is a costly mistake.
The 2025 fix:
Designers have shifted to BWP ISI 710 certified plywood like Khidki Gold Plus, specifically in 16mm and 19mm thicknesses for wet-prone modular areas.
5. Underestimating the Inside Finish of Wardrobes
Why it’s a red flag:
Wardrobe insides that are rough, inconsistent, or stained with glue marks instantly cheapen a project.
What’s now in vogue:
Liner laminates (like Kanvas Frosty White or Fabric White – 0.72mm) are now the default choice. They're stain-resistant, clean-looking, and easy to paste, making interiors feel seamless.
Conclusion
The best designers in 2025 aren’t doing more — they’re doing it right. With better boards, smarter finishes, and materials designed for performance, they’re avoiding mistakes before they happen.
Whether you’re sourcing plywood, MDF, liners, or laminates — Khidki helps you avoid red flags and deliver faster, cleaner, smarter projects across Bangalore.
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