Studio Matrx Monthly · Volume 1 · Issue 2 · July 2026
Amogh N P
✦ In loving memory of Amogh N P — Architect · Designer · Visionary ✦

Studio Matrx — Vendor Tools

Vendor Comparison Matrix

Score up to 3 interior vendors across 20 qualitative criteria in 7 categories. Get an overall ranking out of 100 and a category-by-category breakdown.

7 Categories20 CriteriaScore 1–5PDF Report
Three vendor proposals laid out side-by-side on a desk
SCORE 3 VENDORS · 7 CATEGORIES · 20 CRITERIA72Vendor B#286Vendor A#158Vendor C#3

Vendor Names

🔍Transparency3 criteria · max 15 pts

Detailed BOQ provided

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Material specifications provided

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Detailed drawings available

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
🎨Design Capability3 criteria · max 15 pts

Real project portfolio

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

3D visualisations provided

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Customisation capability

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
🪵Materials3 criteria · max 15 pts

Plywood grade specified (IS codes)

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Hardware brands specified

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Finish quality clarity

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
📅Project Management3 criteria · max 15 pts

Defined timeline with milestones

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Site supervision commitment

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Vendor / contractor coordination

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
📄Contract3 criteria · max 15 pts

Written contract provided

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Milestone payment structure

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Warranty terms clearly stated

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
⭐Reputation3 criteria · max 15 pts

Client references offered

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Completed project photos

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

Online reviews / testimonials

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
💰Pricing2 criteria · max 10 pts

Transparent quotation

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3

No hidden charges indicated

Vendor 1
Vendor 2
Vendor 3
Rating: 1 = Not provided  |  2 = Partial  |  3 = Acceptable  |  4 = Good  |  5 = Excellent

80–100

Highly Recommended

60–79

Acceptable

40–59

Needs Scrutiny

0–39

Not Recommended

The vendor selection journey

Vendor pitching to homeowner
Vendor portfolio binder open
Three printed quotes stacked
Vendor at ongoing project site
Contract being signed

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How to use this matrix

Score each vendor 1–5 per criterion after your initial meeting or quote review. Use this alongside the Quote Comparison Dashboard for price benchmarking — together they give you a complete picture of who to hire.

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