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Do you show multiple budget options (basic, premium, luxury)?

That’s a very important question 👍 — because the same room can be designed at very different budgets depending on material & finish choices. A transparent designer should always show you basic, premium, and luxury options so you can make informed decisions instead of being locked into one costing.


✅ How Multiple Budget Options Work

Example: Wardrobe (6 ft × 7 ft)

  • Basic (₹65k–₹85k)
    • Carcass: BWR ply (Green/Sainik).
    • Shutters: Matte laminate.
    • Hardware: Ebco/standard Hettich hinges.
  • Premium (₹95k–₹1.4L)
    • Carcass: BWP/HDHMR.
    • Shutters: Acrylic / PU high-gloss.
    • Hardware: Hettich soft-close + sliding system.
  • Luxury (₹1.5L–₹2.5L+)
    • Carcass: Marine ply + premium finish inside.
    • Shutters: Veneer/Glass/Lacquered glass.
    • Hardware: Blum/Häfele soft-close, lifetime warranty.

Example: Modular Kitchen (10 ft × 8 ft)

  • Basic (₹2.5–₹3.5 Lakh)
    • Carcass: BWR ply.
    • Shutters: Matte laminate.
    • Hardware: Ebco/Hettich regular.
  • Premium (₹4–₹6 Lakh)
    • Carcass: BWP/HDHMR.
    • Shutters: Acrylic / PU finish.
    • Hardware: Hettich soft-close / Häfele tandem.
  • Luxury (₹7–₹12 Lakh+)
    • Imported carcass boards (Egger, Action Tesa HDHMR).
    • Shutters: Veneer/Glass/UV high-gloss.
    • Hardware: Blum Aventos lift-ups, Servo-drive, Häfele imported fittings.

✅ Why This Helps You

  • Clarity → you know cost difference between laminate vs acrylic vs veneer.
  • Flexibility → you can mix (basic wardrobes + luxury kitchen).
  • Budget Control → you can prioritize important rooms first.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

  1. Do you provide basic, premium, luxury cost options for each room?
  2. Will the BOQ clearly show brand & material differences?
  3. Can I mix categories (e.g., premium kitchen + basic bedrooms)?
  4. Do you provide 3D renders with material variations for comparison?
  5. How much cost difference should I expect between the 3 ranges?

⚠️ Red Flags

  • Designer gives only one lump sum estimate 🚩.
  • No brand/material differentiation in costing.
  • Pushes only “premium/luxury” without showing practical alternatives.

✅ Pro Tip

  • For Delhi NCR homes → most clients go Premium for kitchen & living, Basic for wardrobes, and Luxury only for statement pieces.
  • Always ask for a side-by-side comparison sheet → it saves hours of debate later.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Sample Multi-Budget BOQ Template (Basic vs Premium vs Luxury, item-wise for kitchen, wardrobes, furniture) in Excel so you can demand the same format from your designer?


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