- Tailor-made pieces (wardrobes, cabinets, shelves, TV units etc.) to fit your space
- Use of economical materials (MDF, commercial plywood, engineered boards)
- Basic hardware (hinges, sliders, handles)
- Standard finishes (laminate, melamine) rather than premium veneer or gloss
- Simple designs without excessive curves, inlays, or complex joinery
Key Cost Drivers to Watch
| Factor | Effect on Cost |
|---|---|
| Material & grade (MDF / plywood / engineered board) | High |
| Thickness & number of panels / wood volume | Moderate |
| Hardware & fittings quality | Moderate |
| Design complexity (sliding doors, curves, cutouts) | Moderate to high |
| Finish type (laminate, polish, veneer) | Moderate |
| Labor, transport & site conditions | Moderate |
| Wastage, cutting, edge banding | Moderate |
| Custom adjustments / site modifications | Moderate |
Benchmark Cost Ranges
From market observations and related furniture / interior data:
- Basic custom furniture (wardrobe, cabinet) often runs at ₹1,200 – ₹1,800 per sq ft of front / façade area in many cities.
- For simpler storage units or shelves, cost could drop to ₹800 – ₹1,200 per sq ft depending on material and scale.
- In small carpentry jobs, local artisans quote per running ft or per piece depending on complexity.
- Carpenter service data in some regions shows custom furniture design & build “per piece” rates (for simpler items) in the ₹2,500 – 5,300 bracket for certain pieces. Smart City Care
Sample Estimate
Let’s assume you want a built-in wardrobe:
- Frontage (width × height) ~ 6 ft × 7 ft → ~ 42 sq ft of façade
- Use commercial plywood / MDF + laminate finish + standard hardware
At ₹1,400 / sq ft:
- Cost = 42 × 1,400 = ₹58,800
- Add 10–15% buffer = ~ ₹64,700 – ₹67,700
If you use simpler materials or lighter design, you may get it around ₹40,000 – ₹55,000 in some areas.
If you share your city (Delhi NCR / Gurgaon / Noida / Mumbai etc.) and the dimensions / type (wardrobe, cabinet, kitchen unit), I can give you a more local budget estimate. Do you want me to compute that for you?
