- Built-in wardrobes, cabinets, shelving
- Under-bed storage, lofts, overhead units
- TV / media units with storage
- Wall niches, floating shelves
- Modular storage units designed for optimal use
These are parts of interiors, not full rooms; so costs will scale with storage area rather than full flat size.
Cost Drivers for Storage Units
| Factor | Impact | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Material & board type | High | MDF, plywood, particle board differ in cost |
| Finish / surface | Medium | Laminate vs veneer vs painted / textured |
| Hardware & fittings | Medium | Hinges, drawer sliders, handles, soft close |
| Design complexity | Medium | Curves, sliding doors, multiple panels |
| Size / dimensions | Medium | Larger or deeper units cost more |
| Labor & installation | Medium | Site complexity, mounting, adjustments |
| Transport & wastage | Medium | Delivery, cutting waste, excess margins |
Benchmark / Indicative Costs
Based on current market data:
- Basic modular wardrobe / storage unit: ₹1,200 – ₹1,800 per sq ft of frontage (with basic finish & fittings)
- Wall shelving / floating shelf systems: ₹400 – ₹1,000 per linear ft (material + labor)
- Under-bed storage or loft units: ₹600 – ₹1,500 per sq ft depending on material / design
- Media / TV unit with storage: ₹800 – ₹1,800 per sq ft of panel area
These are approximate ranges for modest finishes, not luxury or exotic materials.
Sample Estimate
Assume:
- You want a built-in wardrobe + shelves in a bedroom: frontage ~ 8 ft × 7 ft height = ~ 56 sq ft of panel frontage
- Use modular units, laminate finish, standard hardware
At ₹1,400 per sq ft:
- Cost = 56 × 1,400 = ₹78,400
- Add 10-15% buffer = ₹86,000 to ₹90,000
If you scale down (simpler finish, less depth), you might do it for ₹50,000 – ₹70,000 in many cities.
Tips to Keep Storage Costs Low
- Use modular units with standard sizes
- Avoid deep modules unless necessary (shallower cabinets are cheaper)
- Stick to laminates over veneers or fancy finishes
- Use open shelves or partial cabinets where full closures aren’t needed
- Reuse existing structural walls / alcoves to save framing costs
- Choose dependable but budget hardware brands rather than premium
- Combine functions (e.g. blend wardrobe with study shelf or TV unit)
- Batch fabricate multiple storage modules together to save on labor
If you tell me your city (Delhi NCR, Gurgaon, Noida, etc.) and total storage frontage (sq ft or linear ft), I can compute a more precise low budget storage cost estimate for your interior project. Do you want me to do that for your case?
