Balconies are small but high-impact spaces. With the right design and materials, you can give your balcony a fresh look without breaking the bank. This guide gives you cost ranges, key cost drivers, sample estimates, and tips to keep costs low.

What Influences Low Budget Balcony Design Cost

Area / size of balcony (sq ft)
Flooring (tiles, wooden deck, outdoor tiles)
Waterproofing & drainage
Railings / safety guard
Seating & furniture (benches, chairs, small tables)
Planters / greenery / vertical gardens
Lighting & electrical points
Wall treatments (cladding, paint, panels)
Labor, transport, site constraint

Typical Cost Ranges & Benchmarks

There is limited public data specific to balcony interiors, but using analogous room and outdoor-interior benchmarks allows estimation.

For general interiors, budget per sq ft rates can be ₹800 – ₹1,500+ (for small rooms) Rennovate Interiors+1
Given the simpler scope of a balcony (no plumbing, fewer walls), a balcony design might come in at a reduced rate (e.g. ₹300 – ₹800 / sq ft) depending on finishes and material quality
Simple balcony makeovers (flooring, seating, plants) often are quoted within ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 regionally (depending on size and complexity)

Sample Estimate

Let’s assume:

Balcony size = 80 sq ft
You choose budget finishes: ceramic outdoor tiles, a simple banera (bench), a couple of planters, basic lighting

If you pick a rate of ₹500 / sq ft:

Base cost = 80 × 500 = ₹40,000
Add buffer (10-15%) = ₹44,000 to ₹46,000

If you scale down further (tiles reused, only minimal furniture), cost might drop near ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 for small balconies.

Tips to Keep Balcony Design Costs Low

Use outdoor tiles or ceramic flooring instead of wood or exotic materials
Reuse or upcycle old furniture (paint and cushion refresh)
Use vertical planters rather than large pots
Install LED strip lighting or solar lights instead of elaborate fixtures
Skip heavy cladding; use paint, wood slats, or simple panels
Buy locally to reduce transport / logistic charges
Let plant growth soften the look rather than decorative panels
Limit structural changes (e.g. avoid adding walls or major plumbing)