Homeowners today are looking at providing that distinctive charm by using a mix contemporary and ethnic touch when it comes to styling their homes. A combination of furniture that is comfortable, cozy and welcoming and at the same time also reflects their personal aesthetics is what people are looking for in their homes. Personal style and freedom of expression have become the driving forces in today's home design and interior designers are ferreting out personalized solutions to decorate clients? havens.
Indiantelevision.com?s Exec Lifestyle looks at the Top 5 High End Interior Designers from across the globe.

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1. Cullman & Kravis
Cullman & Kravis is known for providing the highest quality of design excellence and personal service since 1984. Based in New York City, the design firm concentrates on combing antique pieces with modern ones in order to preserve tradition by placing it in a contemporary environment. The company operates on a national level and has worked closely with architects such as: Allan Greenberg, Tom Kirchhoff, Tom Kligerman, John B. Murray, Gordon Pierce, Oscar Shamamian, Jeff Smith, and Peter Zimmerman.

2. Pepe Calderin Design
Pepe Calderin Design is an award-winning, New York and Miami-based interior design firm dedicated to designing high-end residential and commercial spaces throughout America, Europe and Saudi Arabia. It uses 3-D rendering to show their clients the vast possibilities available for their space, and the designers are always conscious of developing a positive relationship with clients.

3. The Orange Lane
Designers hanker after large square-footages. So if you have a small studio apartment that you wish to do up tastefully, chances of getting a good designer to handle the job are slim. But for Shabnam Gupta, all spaces ? large and small ? are grist for the mill. Her spaces are infused with a wonderful, endearing idiosyncratic quality. We like her attention to detail: A window grille that apes falling rain, a trail of miniature ants walking across the wall. This interior designer-furniture-and-lifestyle store-owner is very practical when it comes to space management as well. Client portfolio includes Aditya Chopra, Rani Mukherji, Sameer Bhatia, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, W.T.F Bar, The Big Nasty Bar and Lemon Grass Restaurant.

4. Designscape
Designscape, a Mumbai-based interior design consultancy, has established a reputation for providing creative design solutions for both residential and commercial interiors and small architectural projects. The company uses innovative materials to provide unique interiors that work as well as provide a complete design and furnishing service for buy to let and investment properties. Apart from providing the furniture, Designscape also undertakes full decoration including curtains, carpets and wall finishes and delivers a turnkey solution.

5. The White Window
The White Window (TWW) by Twinkle Khanna is an award-winning, concept home decor destination that redefines style with a tinge of revel. Reputed for its eclectic yet timeless design style, TWW Interiors has accomplished highly successful residential and hospitality projects in London, Dubai, Mumbai and a few other Indian cities. The firm is known for taking traditional elements, combining them with rich and vibrant aesthetics and interpreting these components in unique and fresh new ways. The firm designs, manufactures and sources items with function and visual form in mind and make selections based on unique aesthetic value and quality craftsmanship.