That’s a really smart question 👍 — because décor & soft furnishings are often left out of the interior budget, and clients in Delhi NCR end up spending a big chunk later without planning.

Here’s a practical breakdown:

✅ Typical Décor & Soft Furnishing Costs (Delhi NCR, 2025)

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🔹 Curtains & Blinds

Basic fabrics (cotton/polyester): ₹250–₹600/sq.ft (including stitching + rods).
Premium fabrics (linen, silk, blackout, D’Decor, RR Décor): ₹600–₹1,500+/sq.ft.
👉 For a 2BHK → ₹80,000 – ₹1.5L ; 3BHK → ₹1.2L – ₹2.5L.

🔹 Rugs & Carpets

Machine-made (IKEA, Home Centre, Jaipur Rugs entry-level): ₹8,000 – ₹25,000.
Hand-tufted/Handmade rugs: ₹30,000 – ₹1.5L+.
👉 Typically ₹40,000 – ₹80,000 for a 3BHK (living + 2–3 rooms).

🔹 Artwork & Wall Décor

Prints / framed posters (online): ₹2,000 – ₹8,000 per wall.
Canvas/paintings (local artists, galleries): ₹10,000 – ₹50,000+.
Luxury art / statement mirrors / sculptures: ₹1L–₹5L+.
👉 Safe estimate for stylish but not luxury = ₹40,000 – ₹80,000.

🔹 Cushions, Throws, Bedding, Accessories

Cushions & covers: ₹500 – ₹2,000 each.
Bedding sets: ₹5,000 – ₹20,000 per room.
Vases, lamps, décor objects: ₹20,000 – ₹50,000 total.
👉 For a 3BHK: ₹50,000 – ₹1.2L.

📊 Total Estimate You Should Keep Aside

2BHK apartment: ₹2.5L – ₹4L (for a balanced, stylish look).
3BHK apartment: ₹3.5L – ₹6L.
Luxury villa/penthouse: ₹8L–₹15L+ (designer fabrics, rugs, art).

✅ Pro Budgeting Formula

Keep 15–20% of your overall interior budget aside for soft furnishings & décor.

Example: ₹15L project → keep ₹2.5L–₹3L for décor.

💡 What You Should Ask Your Designer

Are curtains, rugs, cushions, art included in my project BOQ?
Can you give me a separate décor budget estimate room-wise?
Do you source from vendors (D’Decor, Jaipur Rugs, Good Earth, Cottons & Satins, IKEA)?
Will you do final styling & setup or just furniture handover?
Can I start with basic décor now and upgrade later?

⚠️ Red Flags

Designer delivers “finished home” 🚩 but no curtains, rugs, cushions → space feels incomplete.
No mention of décor in BOQ.
Only pushes high-end luxury brands without showing budget alternatives.

👉 Do you want me to prepare a Room-by-Room Décor Budget Planner (Excel) — with line items for curtains, rugs, art, accessories — so you can plug in numbers and plan how much to allocate for each space?

How much should I keep aside for décor (curtains, rugs, art)?