Sussanne Khan’s Fee Model (Revealed on 01 Hustle Podcast)
In her candid interview on “01 Hustle by Zerodha”, Sussanne Khan finally disclosed how she structures her fees:
- Flat Rate: ₹1,200–₹2,000 per sq. ft, depending on location, material quality, and client budget.
- Advance Payment: 30% upfront before design work begins.
- Project Flow: She designs room-by-room and bills for material as implementation proceeds.
- Example: A 1,500 sq. ft Mumbai luxury flat can cost ₹25–30 lakh in design fees.
Sussanne stressed that unlike many designers, she does not take commissions on what clients purchase. This makes her approach transparent and client-friendly.
(Source: 01 Hustle by Zerodha Podcast, Hindustan Times)
Gauri Khan’s Premium Pricing Structure
Compared to Sussanne’s per-square-foot approach, Gauri Khan runs a luxury project-based model under her brand Gauri Khan Designs:
- Consultation Fees: Approx. ₹6 lakh.
- Residential Projects: ₹30 lakh – ₹5 crore.
- Luxury Villas: ₹3 crore – ₹10 crore.
- Commercial Projects: ₹50 lakh – ₹20 crore.
- Custom Furniture Pieces: Up to ₹5 lakh each.
(Source: Financial Express)
Comparison Table: Sussanne vs. Gauri
| Designer | Source of Info | Services & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Sussanne Khan | 01 Hustle podcast | ₹1,200–2,000/sq ft; ₹25–30L per apt; 30% advance |
| Gauri Khan | Financial Express | ₹6L consultation; ₹30L–5Cr homes; ₹3–10Cr villas; ₹50L–20Cr commercial; ₹5L furniture |
Why Gauri Charges More?
- Clientele & Scale: Gauri caters to ultra-luxury celebrity homes and commercial spaces.
- Brand Strength: Being SRK’s wife plus a global designer makes her projects aspirational.
- Luxury Materials & Exclusivity: Villas and commercial projects are built to global standards, justifying crore-level budgets.
The 01 Hustle podcast gave fans a rare look into Sussanne Khan’s transparent pricing model, making her services more relatable for upper-middle-class clients.
On the other hand, Gauri Khan represents Bollywood’s luxury tier, charging crores for mega-villas and celebrity residences.
Both women dominate India’s celebrity interior design scene—Sussanne with accessibility, Gauri with exclusivity.
