Full home interior cost in India, from design to move-in (2026)

Design IRL Editorial · Figures checked 7 November 2026 · For owners of a new flat or house planning interiors for the whole home · How we make our guides

Full home interiors in India cost about ₹1,000–1,500 per sq ft for a budget fit-out and ₹1,500–2,500 for mid-range, or about ₹23–35 lakh for a mid-range 3BHK, before GST. Kitchen and wardrobes are often 40–55% of fixed interiors. A 3BHK takes about 8–14 weeks to execute after 2–4 weeks of design.

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Start earlier than you think

If you are building, bring in the interior designer by the plaster stage. That is when switch, light and AC points are fixed. Moving them later means cutting walls.

In a new flat, start with the layout and electrical plan before ordering anything. Put the false ceiling in only after AC and electrical work are done. Re-cutting a finished ceiling can cost roughly ₹50,000–2 lakh.

What a whole home roughly costs

NoBroker reports about ₹1,000–1,500 per sq ft for a budget fit-out, ₹1,500–2,500 for mid-range and ₹2,500–4,500 or more for premium. In lump sums, that looks like this.

Home	Budget	Mid	Premium
1BHK	₹5–8 lakh	₹8.5–13 lakh	₹13.5–20 lakh
2BHK	₹8–14 lakh	₹14.5–23 lakh	₹24–35 lakh
3BHK	₹14–22 lakh	₹23–35 lakh	₹36–55 lakh
4BHK	₹22–35 lakh	₹36–55 lakh	₹56–85 lakh

Reported by NoBroker, May 2026. Vendor figures; approximate and before GST.

Metros usually cost 20–30% more than tier-2 cities, mostly in labour. Turnkey brands price higher because design and warranty are bundled in. Local carpenters often come in 25–40% lower. Older homes add roughly 15–25%.

How the budget usually splits

Item	Approx. share
Design and drawings	8%
Civil changes	6%
Electrical and plumbing	9%
False ceiling and light fittings	8%
Flooring, if replacing	6%
Modular kitchen	18%
Wardrobes, TV unit, storage	22%
Painting and wall finishes	7%
Loose furniture	11%
Furnishings, decor, appliance fitting	5%

Our synthesis from several vendor splits. Kitchen and wardrobes together are often 40–55% of fixed interiors.

Know what's excluded

Many quotes leave out appliances, loose furniture, civil work and decor. Ask for a written list of inclusions before comparing prices, and add GST of 18%.

Do it in this order

Design, measurements, 3D views and a BOQ.
Civil changes: walls, bathroom and kitchen civil.
Electrical and plumbing points, including AC.
False ceiling and lighting.
Flooring, if it is changing.
Kitchen and wardrobes: made in a factory, then installed.
Painting and wall finishes.
Loose furniture, furnishings and decor.

Each step depends on the one before. Painting before carpentry means touch-ups after installation. Flooring after the kitchen means cutting around finished units.

Factory-made kitchens usually take 3–5 weeks before installation. Wardrobes are made in parallel. Loose furniture can take 2–6 weeks to arrive, so order it early.

What designers charge

Fee model	Typical range
Percentage of project cost	8–15% (some cite 5–20%)
Design only, per sq ft	₹50–150
Flat fee	From about ₹50,000
Turnkey brand	Fee bundled into the product price

Approximate, before 18% GST on fees.

Ask what the fee covers: concept, drawings, 3D views, BOQ, vendor management and site visits. A low fee with no site visits can cost more in the end.

Paying in stages

An advance of 10–20% on signing.
Further payments when carpentry is installed, when the ceiling is done and when painting is done.
A retention of 5–10%, held for 30–60 days after handover.

Keep a cushion

Set aside a 10–15% contingency. Get 2–3 quotes against the same scope and materials before you choose.

How long until you move in

For a 3BHK, design usually takes 2–4 weeks. Execution then takes about 8–14 weeks, and premium homes can run to 90–120 days. Rush jobs are reported to cost 20–35% more.

Walk every room with a snag list before the final payment. Check drawers, hinges, lights and taps. These figures are approximate and vary by city, home and spec.

Common questions

How much do full home interiors cost for a 3BHK in India?

Full interiors for a 3BHK cost about ₹14–22 lakh on a budget, ₹23–35 lakh mid-range and ₹36–55 lakh premium, as reported by NoBroker in May 2026, before GST. A 2BHK is about ₹8–14 lakh, ₹14.5–23 lakh and ₹24–35 lakh respectively.

What is the interior design cost per sq ft in India?

Full home interiors cost about ₹1,000–1,500 per sq ft for a budget fit-out, ₹1,500–2,500 for mid-range and ₹2,500–4,500 or more for premium. Metros usually cost 20–30% more than tier-2 cities, and older homes add roughly 15–25%.

How long do home interiors take to complete?

For a 3BHK, interior design usually takes 2–4 weeks and execution about 8–14 weeks, while premium homes can run to 90–120 days. Rush jobs are reported to cost 20–35% more.

How much do interior designers charge in India?

Interior designers typically charge 8–15% of project cost (some cite 5–20%), ₹50–150 per sq ft for design only, or a flat fee from about ₹50,000. Turnkey brands bundle the fee into the product price. Fees attract 18% GST.

Is a turnkey interior brand or a local carpenter cheaper?

Local carpenters often come in 25–40% lower than turnkey interior brands. Turnkey brands price higher because design and warranty are bundled in.

What do interior quotes usually leave out?

Many interior quotes leave out appliances, loose furniture, civil work and decor. Ask for a written list of inclusions before comparing prices, and add GST of 18%.

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Sources

Most published cost figures come from firms that sell the work. We give ranges and you should get 2–3 quotes.