1. Rule of Thumb Budgeting

Most designers (and firms like Interior A to Z, Livspace, etc.) suggest:

Budget 5% to 15% of your property value for interiors.
👉 Example: If your flat costs ₹70 lakh, plan to spend ₹3.5 – ₹10.5 lakh depending on finishes and scope.

2. Cost Per Square Foot Approach

Basic Interiors: ₹800 – ₹1,500 per sq. ft.
(modular kitchen, basic wardrobes, lights, paint)
Mid-Range Interiors: ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 per sq. ft.
(premium laminates, false ceiling, better finishes, décor)
Luxury Interiors: ₹2,500 – ₹4,000+ per sq. ft.
(Italian marble, veneer, high-end modular fittings, designer furniture)

👉 Example: For a 1,000 sq. ft. home in Noida

Living Room: ₹2 – ₹5 lakh (TV unit, sofa, false ceiling, lights, paint/wallpaper)
Modular Kitchen: ₹2 – ₹6 lakh (depends on size + appliances)
Bedroom: ₹1.5 – ₹4 lakh per room (wardrobe, bed, study, décor)
Bathrooms: ₹1 – ₹2.5 lakh each (tiles, vanity, shower glass)

👉 A 2BHK flat interior in Gurgaon usually costs ₹8 – ₹15 lakh on average.

City & Local Labor Rates → Gurgaon costs more than Ghaziabad.
Materials & Finishes → Laminate vs veneer vs acrylic drastically changes cost.
Scope of Work → Full interiors (including furniture + décor) vs just modular kitchen & wardrobes.
Designer Fees →
- Consultation-only: ₹20,000 – ₹1 lakh
- Percentage of project: 6% – 15%
- Per sq. ft. design fees: ₹50 – ₹200

Home Type	Basic Interiors	Mid-Range	Premium/Luxury
1BHK (600–700 sq. ft.)	₹4 – ₹7 lakh	₹8 – ₹12 lakh	₹15 lakh+
2BHK (900–1200 sq. ft.)	₹8 – ₹12 lakh	₹13 – ₹20 lakh	₹25 lakh+
3BHK (1300–1700 sq. ft.)	₹12 – ₹18 lakh	₹20 – ₹30 lakh	₹35 lakh+
Villa (2500 sq. ft.+)	₹20 – ₹30 lakh	₹35 – ₹50 lakh	₹60 lakh+

You should budget at least 10% of your home value for interiors if you want a well-designed, functional home.

Budget clients in Noida can go with basic modular + décor (₹8–12 lakh for a 2BHK).
Mid-range clients in Gurgaon usually spend ₹15–25 lakh for a 3BHK.
Luxury projects in Delhi NCR can easily go beyond ₹40 lakh with imported finishes.