“Affordable” interior design cost for a flat depends heavily on your city, size, finishes, and how much custom work you want. Below are ballpark figures + pricing models + tips to keep costs low.
Ballpark Figures (India, modest finishes)
- Basic/modular + economy finishes: ₹800 – ₹1,500 per sq ft
- Mid-level finishes: ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 per sq ft
- Designer “styling only” (furniture, décor, color scheme) without heavy carpentry: ₹50 – ₹500 per sq ft (The Architects Diary)
- In big projects, designers sometimes charge 5 %–15 % of the total project cost as their fee. (Beautiful Homes)
As an example, Livspace shows full-interior packages for 1 BHK, 2 BHK etc. (Livspace India)
Pricing models
- Per square foot: Most common for turnkey + interiors
- Percentage of cost: Designer’s fee as a share of material + execution cost
- Lump sum / flat fee: Used when scope is clearly defined
- Hourly / consultation fee: For design only, concept, styling
Example: 2 BHK flat, 800 sq ft, low to mid finishes
- Low end: 800 × ₹1,000 = ₹8,00,000
- Mid finish: 800 × ₹1,800 = ₹14,40,000
- If designer takes 10 % on top, add ~ ₹80,000 to ₹1,44,000
If you tell me your city + flat size (sq ft or number of rooms) + quality level (basic / mid / premium), I can give you a precise affordable estimate for your case.





