I’m Menda Krupa Sowmya Reddy, an interior stylist and design consultant with 8 years of hands-on experience shaping retail, hospitality, and residential spaces. I excel in photo styling, home curation, and collaborating with architects on luxury projects, delivering brand-aligned visuals for shoots and showrooms. I also lead visual merchandising and design strategy for diverse clients, from mainstream retailers to premium brands. Currently freelancing since April 2025, I’ve driven design initiatives for Jaipur Rugs and supported global retailers like IKEA India, Home Lane, and Asian Paints through styling, concept development, and merchandising. I hold a Diploma in Interior Design (2017) and a Electronics & Communication Engineering degree (2014), and I enjoy turning client briefs into functional, inspiring spaces.

Menda Krupa Sowmya Reddy

I’m Menda Krupa Sowmya Reddy, an interior stylist and design consultant with 8 years of hands-on experience shaping retail, hospitality, and residential spaces. I excel in photo styling, home curation, and collaborating with architects on luxury projects, delivering brand-aligned visuals for shoots and showrooms. I also lead visual merchandising and design strategy for diverse clients, from mainstream retailers to premium brands. Currently freelancing since April 2025, I’ve driven design initiatives for Jaipur Rugs and supported global retailers like IKEA India, Home Lane, and Asian Paints through styling, concept development, and merchandising. I hold a Diploma in Interior Design (2017) and a Electronics & Communication Engineering degree (2014), and I enjoy turning client briefs into functional, inspiring spaces.

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I’m Menda Krupa Sowmya Reddy, an interior stylist and design consultant with 8 years of hands-on experience shaping retail, hospitality, and residential spaces. I excel in photo styling, home curation, and collaborating with architects on luxury projects, delivering brand-aligned visuals for shoots and showrooms. I also lead visual merchandising and design strategy for diverse clients, from mainstream retailers to premium brands.

Currently freelancing since April 2025, I’ve driven design initiatives for Jaipur Rugs and supported global retailers like IKEA India, Home Lane, and Asian Paints through styling, concept development, and merchandising. I hold a Diploma in Interior Design (2017) and a Electronics & Communication Engineering degree (2014), and I enjoy turning client briefs into functional, inspiring spaces.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Telugu
Advanced

Work Experience

Freelance Interior Stylist & Design Consultant at Self-Employed
April 1, 2025 - Present
Interior stylist for photoshoots for clients such as Asian Paints; home curation & photoshoots for ING stays holiday homes; regional curation for Jaipur Rugs; webinar consultant for Home Lane; visual merchandiser for an elementary décor brand.
Retail Design Manager at Jaipur Rugs
February 1, 2024 - May 1, 2025
Led design and sales for Telangana & Andhra Pradesh markets; collaborated with architects on luxury carpet projects; curated collections for luxury projects; coordinated local operations with multiple stakeholders.
Store Interior Designer at IKEA - India
March 1, 2018 - February 1, 2024
Designed store spaces following brand identity and global guidelines; designed & executed retail spaces & commercial spaces globally using Revit; store space planning and layout design based on customer analysis; researched design trends; art direction and styling for shoots; developed marketing concepts and workshops; coordinated with vendors for project planning and construction; designed Morocco and Italy stores; designed IKEA Restaurant (1000-seat); led cross-market collaborations to boost sales; remote leadership on multiple markets.
Software Engineer at Tech Mahindra Pvt. Ltd (MNC)
May 1, 2014 - December 1, 2017
Designed and developed automation processes; support specialist for GSK; worked with MS Office to retrieve and manage data supporting global shipping finances; participated in business steering meetings; analyzed data and errors to drive business improvements.

Education

Diploma in Interior Design at Jawaharlal Nehru Architecture and Fine Arts University
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Electronics and Communication Engineering at Jawaharlal Nehru Technical University
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Qualifications

Most Innovative bathroom hardware device - Indian Plumbing Association
January 1, 2017 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other