Excellent question 👍 — because many interior designers in Delhi NCR only show one level of finishes (usually mid-premium) and clients have no idea how much cheaper or more expensive alternatives could be. The best firms will always give you budget, premium, and luxury options side by side so you can decide where to splurge and where to save.

✅ How Designers Should Present Options

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🔹 Budget Range

Materials: Commercial ply/MDF + basic laminates.
Hardware: Regular hinges & channels (basic Hettich/Indian brands).
Lights: Standard LED panels & tubes.
Décor: Local market (Kirti Nagar, Banjara).
Cost (Delhi NCR): ₹1,500 – ₹2,500/sq.ft.

🔹 Premium Range

Materials: BWP/BWR ply, veneer/PU/acrylic finishes.
Hardware: Soft-close (Häfele, Blum, Hettich premium series).
Lights: Designer lighting + accent fixtures.
Décor: Mix of local + branded (Good Earth, Jaipur Rugs, Pepperfry).
Cost: ₹2,800 – ₹4,000/sq.ft.

🔹 Luxury Range

Materials: Italian marble, onyx, brass inlays, high-gloss PU, leather panels.
Hardware: Imported premium (Blum, Grass, imported systems).
Lights: Imported chandeliers (Klove, Moooi, Flos).
Décor: Curated art, custom rugs, bespoke furniture.
Cost: ₹4,500 – ₹8,000+/sq.ft.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

Do you provide budget, premium, and luxury options for each item?
Will I get a side-by-side BOQ comparison for finishes, hardware, furniture?
Can I mix & match (e.g., budget in guest rooms, luxury in living room)?
Do you give brand names in each category (ply, laminates, fittings, fabrics)?
How much cost difference per sq.ft. between each option?

⚠️ Red Flags

Designer only shows one option 🚩 → usually what benefits them most.
No brand names in BOQ (just “premium laminate” → can be cheap substituted).
No flexibility to mix ranges → forces full premium/luxury.

✅ Pro Tip

Smart budgeting = Splurge in showcase areas (living room, foyer, master suite) and save in secondary spaces (guest rooms, utility).
Always ask for 3-tier BOQ → Budget / Premium / Luxury.
Helps avoid surprises & keeps you in control of where money goes.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Sample 3-Tier Interior Cost Sheet (Budget vs Premium vs Luxury) for a 2BHK / 3BHK in Delhi NCR, so you can see how costs shift room by room depending on choices?

Do you provide budget vs premium vs luxury options?