Home renovation in India has historically been one of the most stressful consumer experiences imaginable. You hire a contractor through a personal reference, agree on a timeline and a budget, and then spend the next several months watching both expand in unpredictable directions while you manage a rotating cast of workers you’ve never met before. For decades, there was no reliable alternative. The renovation industry ran almost entirely on informal relationships, verbal agreements, and the hope that the person you were trusting with your walls, floors, and kitchen cabinets was as reliable as your neighbour claimed.
That world is changing rapidly, and 2026 marks a moment where the transformation feels genuinely complete in India’s major cities and is gathering serious momentum in Tier 2 markets as well. A new generation of home renovation platforms — ranging from full-service managed interior design companies to on-demand home services apps, painting specialists, and online professional marketplaces — has brought accountability, digital project tracking, price transparency, and quality guarantees to a category that desperately needed all of them. The platforms on this list represent the best of what is available to Indian homeowners today. All ten are actively operating, financially stable, and delivering real value to real customers in 2026.
1. Urban Company
If a single platform has done more to transform how Indians think about home services and renovation than any other, it is Urban Company — the Gurugram-based marketplace founded in 2014 that began as UrbanClap and has since become the dominant name in organised, technology-enabled home services across the country. Urban Company connects verified, trained professionals to homeowners for everything from deep cleaning and appliance repair to painting, waterproofing, carpentry, plumbing, and bathroom renovation. Each professional on the platform goes through a background verification and training process, and every job comes with a post-service warranty — a concept that was genuinely revolutionary in a market accustomed to no-guarantees informal labour.
By 2026, Urban Company operates in over 50 Indian cities, has served tens of millions of customers, and handles everything from a single leaking tap to complete bathroom and kitchen overhauls through its premium renovation packages. The platform’s quality consistency, upfront pricing, and real-time professional tracking have made it the default choice for urban homeowners who previously had no reliable option for even routine home maintenance tasks.
Best suited for: On-demand repairs, painting, bathroom renovation, waterproofing, carpentry, and home maintenance across a wide range of budgets and city geographies.
2. Livspace
Livspace is the platform that brought managed, technology-driven interior renovation to scale in India, and in 2026 it remains the category leader in full-home design and execution. Founded in 2015, Livspace operates a marketplace that matches homeowners with vetted interior designers and material vendors through a proprietary technology platform that manages the entire renovation journey — from the first design consultation through 3D visualisation, procurement, execution, and final handover. The platform’s signature contribution to the renovation industry has been accountability: every project is managed through a structured workflow with defined milestones, and Livspace provides a guarantee on the quality and timeline of the work done through its ecosystem.
The company has served over 100,000 homes across India and has expanded internationally. Its design catalogue spans modular kitchens, wardrobes, living room panelling, false ceilings, and complete home overhauls. For a homeowner moving into a new apartment who wants a single point of responsibility for everything — from concept to cushions — Livspace remains the most comprehensive platform available.
Best suited for: Complete home interior renovations, new home fit-outs, modular kitchen and wardrobe installations, and buyers who want a single accountable partner for the entire design-to-delivery journey.
3. HomeLane
HomeLane is Livspace’s most direct and capable competitor in the managed home renovation space, and the intensity of the rivalry between the two has raised the quality bar for the entire category. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Bengaluru, HomeLane’s key structural advantage is its in-house manufacturing capability — the company controls a significant portion of its production through its own factories rather than relying entirely on third-party vendors. This gives it tighter quality control, better turnaround times, and more competitive pricing on modular furniture and interiors than platforms that outsource all fabrication.
HomeLane has served over 50,000 customers and operates across major Indian cities with a growing presence in Tier 2 markets. Its digital platform allows customers to explore design styles, generate cost estimates, and connect with a dedicated design consultant, while its experience centres let them physically see and feel material finishes before committing. For homeowners who want the rigour of a managed renovation experience at a slightly more accessible price point than Livspace, HomeLane is consistently the strongest alternative.
Best suited for: Modular kitchen renovations, full home interior execution, wardrobe installations, and homeowners prioritising manufacturing quality and competitive pricing.
4. Design Cafe
Design Cafe is a Bengaluru-based interior design and renovation platform that has carved a distinctive niche by positioning itself at the premium end of the full-home renovation market, with a particular emphasis on the relationship between the homeowner and their dedicated design team. Founded in 2015, the company operates on a model where a single design team — architect, project manager, and procurement specialist — takes full ownership of a renovation project from concept through completion. This continuity of team is something that neither Livspace nor HomeLane can always guarantee, and for homeowners who value a deeply personal design relationship over the efficiency of a marketplace model, Design Cafe is consistently the preferred choice.
The brand has expanded steadily from its Bengaluru roots to other major metros and is known for the quality of its design outputs — particularly in the contemporary, warm-minimalist aesthetic that resonates strongly with its core audience of design-forward urban professionals.
Best suited for: Premium full-home renovations where design authenticity, team continuity, and personalised service are the primary priorities.
5. Bonito Designs
Bonito Designs is another Bengaluru-origin interior design and renovation platform that has built a strong and growing reputation for complete home transformations delivered with guaranteed timelines and fixed pricing. What distinguishes Bonito from some of its peers is its particular focus on making the renovation process predictable — the company commits to a defined delivery schedule at the time of signing, and this promise has become a powerful differentiator in a market where delay is the industry’s original sin.
Bonito has expanded its footprint to multiple cities and has served thousands of homes with an average project value that sits in the premium segment. Its design sensibility leans toward modern, clean aesthetics that photograph beautifully — which has helped it build a strong social media following and a referral-driven growth engine. For homeowners who want a visually aspirational renovation delivered on time and on budget, Bonito Designs makes a compelling case.
Best suited for: Premium complete home interiors, homeowners for whom timeline certainty is a top priority, and design-conscious buyers who want a portfolio-quality outcome.
6. NoBroker Home Services
NoBroker, the real estate technology platform known for its broker-free property transactions, has built a substantial home services and renovation vertical that leverages its enormous existing user base of property owners and tenants. The NoBroker Home Services platform connects users with verified professionals for painting, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, waterproofing, and more comprehensive renovation packages — all within the familiar NoBroker app ecosystem that millions of Indians already use for their property transactions.
The strategic intelligence of NoBroker’s home services expansion is obvious: a homeowner who just bought a flat through NoBroker is the most motivated renovation customer in the world. The platform’s integration of property and renovation services into a single journey has made NoBroker Home Services a fast-growing alternative to Urban Company, particularly in cities where NoBroker’s property business is strongest.
Best suited for: Homeowners who already use NoBroker for property transactions, painting and specific-trade renovation work, and users who want renovation services integrated into their broader real estate journey.
7. Sulekha Home Solutions
Sulekha is one of India’s longest-running local services marketplaces, and its home renovation and improvement section remains one of the most widely used starting points for Indians looking to find renovation professionals outside of fully managed platforms. Sulekha connects homeowners with painters, carpenters, false ceiling contractors, tile workers, waterproofing specialists, and interior designers through its online marketplace, allowing users to post a requirement, receive multiple quotes, compare professionals by rating and review, and hire directly.
Where Sulekha differs from Urban Company or Livspace is in its marketplace model — it provides the connection and discovery infrastructure but does not directly manage or guarantee the execution. This makes it better suited for experienced homeowners who are comfortable shortlisting and managing their own contractors, and for renovation jobs that fall outside the standardised packages that managed platforms offer. Sulekha’s sheer breadth of professional listings, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, makes it an invaluable resource in geographies where the managed platforms have limited reach.
Best suited for: Homeowners comfortable managing their own renovation projects, users in smaller cities with limited access to managed platforms, and renovation jobs requiring niche specialisations.
8. Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Service
Asian Paints, India’s largest paint company, has leveraged its brand trust and distribution network to build a premium painting and home renovation service called the Beautiful Homes Service. Rather than simply selling paint, Asian Paints now offers end-to-end painting solutions through its trained and certified painter network — covering wall painting, texture application, waterproofing, wood polishing, and in its premium tier, complete room décor consultation. Customers can book through the Asian Paints website or app, get a site visit for accurate estimation, and have certified professionals execute the work with branded materials and a warranty.
The platform’s strength lies in its credibility: when a customer books through Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Service, they know with certainty that the materials being applied are genuine Asian Paints products at the correct specifications — a concern that is more valid than it sounds, given how frequently cheaper or adulterated paint products are substituted by independent contractors. The Beautiful Homes studio network across India also allows homeowners to explore colour and texture options with professional guidance before committing.
Best suited for: Homeowners planning a complete repainting project, consumers who want branded material assurance with a service warranty, and buyers looking for texture and decorative finish options beyond standard emulsion.
9. Berger Express Painting
Berger Paints, Asian Paints’ primary national competitor, has built its own equivalent service through the Berger Express Painting platform, which offers trained painter services, transparent online pricing, and a guaranteed completion timeline. The service has been designed around speed and predictability — Berger commits to completing painting projects within defined timeframes and backs this with service guarantees that its customers have come to rely on.
Berger Express Painting operates through a network of trained painting professionals verified and managed by Berger, and the platform’s digital booking system allows users to get an instant estimate based on the area of their home and the type of finish required. The service is available across a wide range of Indian cities and has been steadily expanding its geographic coverage. For homeowners who want the quality assurance of a branded paint service and consider Berger their preferred paint brand, this is the natural choice.
Best suited for: Homeowners planning interior or exterior repainting, consumers seeking a fast, guaranteed timeline for painting work, and Berger-loyal customers who want an end-to-end branded solution.
10. Houzz India
Houzz is a global home renovation and design platform that has built a meaningful presence in India, serving as both a design inspiration destination and a professional marketplace that connects homeowners with architects, interior designers, and renovation contractors. The platform’s enormous database of home design photos — searchable by style, room type, colour, and budget — makes it one of the most powerful visual discovery tools available to any homeowner in the early stages of imagining a renovation. Users can browse millions of project photos, save ideas to their own design board, and then directly contact the professionals whose work they admire.
In India, Houzz has attracted a strong community of architects and interior designers who showcase their portfolios on the platform, and the direct-to-professional connection model makes it particularly useful for homeowners seeking bespoke, design-led renovation partnerships rather than the standardised packages offered by managed platforms. For consumers at the luxury or highly customised end of the renovation market, Houzz offers both inspiration and access to the talent capable of bringing that inspiration to life.
Best suited for: Design-forward homeowners at the research and inspiration stage, luxury renovation seekers looking for bespoke architectural or design talent, and users who want to discover and directly engage with top-tier designers based on their portfolio work.
Choosing the Right Platform for Your Renovation
Understanding the landscape of these ten platforms helps enormously when it comes to matching the right tool to your specific renovation situation. Think of them in three broad categories.
The first category is fully managed renovation platforms — Livspace, HomeLane, Design Cafe, and Bonito Designs. These are your best option when you are undertaking a comprehensive renovation that touches multiple rooms, involves significant modular furniture or cabinetry work, and where you want a single accountable partner from concept to handover. They cost more than self-managed alternatives, but the project management, design expertise, and quality guarantees they provide are worth the premium for most urban homeowners.
The second category is on-demand services platforms — Urban Company, NoBroker Home Services, and Sulekha. These are ideal for focused, specific-trade jobs like repainting, plumbing repairs, bathroom waterproofing, or carpentry work where you don’t need full design services but do want verified professionals and transparent pricing. Urban Company’s quality consistency and Sulekha’s breadth of listings make them complementary rather than interchangeable.
The third category is branded specialist services — Asian Paints Beautiful Homes Service and Berger Express Painting — which are purpose-built for painting projects where material assurance and brand accountability matter, and Houzz India, which excels as a discovery and talent-connection platform for consumers approaching design-led renovation at the premium end of the market.
Conclusion
The home renovation industry in India has been fundamentally transformed by the platforms on this list. The chronic problems of unreliable contractors, opaque pricing, and non-existent warranties have not disappeared entirely, but for any homeowner willing to use the right platform for the right kind of job, they are now very much solvable problems. In 2026, the question is no longer whether you can get a reliable renovation done in India — it is simply a matter of knowing which platform to start with.
