Navigating on-site challenges strategies for success in interior design project

Interior design construction projects operate under tight spatial, technical, and aesthetic constraints, yet empirical evidence on the root drivers of on-site failures remains limited. This study identifies the dominant challenges affecting interior project delivery and the strategies practitioners rely on to manage them. Using a qualitative design, 26 experienced professionals were purposively selected for non-structured interviews, and responses were thematically coded. Seventeen problem categories emerged, with communication failures (n=13), cash-flow constraints (n=11), and poor project execution (n=11) constituting the most pervasive risks. Thirteen solution themes were identified, led by stringent site monitoring (n=14), structured communication protocols (n=11), and rigorous cost planning (n=11). The findings underscore the need for integrated management systems that strengthen coordination, financial governance, and execution control in interior construction.