What is a reasonable budget for design?
A “reasonable budget” for interior design depends a lot on your home size, quality of materials, and how much décor / customization you want. Based on data in Gurgaon, here are some guidelines + tips to help you set a realistic budget.
What “reasonable” looks like in Gurgaon
From recent sources:
- A 3 BHK (1,200-1,700 sq ft) with full interiors (kitchen, wardrobes, flooring, false ceiling, furniture, lighting etc.) typically costs ₹11,00,000 – ₹15,00,000. (Livspace India)
- For 1 BHK (~ 500-600 sq ft), a full implementation budget is about ₹6,00,000 – ₹8,00,000. (Livspace India)
- For 2 BHK (1,000-1,200 sq ft), expectations are around ₹9,00,000 – ₹12,00,000 for complete interiors. (Livspace India)
These are for mid-upper range finishes. If you go cheaper or luxury, numbers can go below/above.
Cost per square foot ranges
If you prefer budgeting per sq ft, these typical ranges are useful:
| Category | Approx Price / sq ft (Gurgaon) |
|---|---|
| Basic / modest finish | ₹1,000 ‒ ₹1,500 / sq ft for full execution (furniture, finishes, etc.) (urbandac.in) |
| Mid-range finish | ₹1,500 ‒ ₹3,000 / sq ft (Interior Designers NCR) |
| Premium / semi-luxury | ₹3,000 ‒ ₹5,000 / sq ft (Interior Designers NCR) |
| Ultra-luxury / very high end materials, custom work, imported furnishings, etc. | ₹5,000+ / sq ft (Interior Designers NCR) |
What’s reasonable depends on your goals
To decide your reasonable budget, ask:
- How many rooms you want to renovate or design fully?
- Are modular or custom furniture needed?
- How much décor / luxury finishes (wood / marble / imported tiles / high end lighting)?
- What’s the timeline (faster = often more expensive)?
- Do you want brand / designer level or good local materials?
Sample reasonable budgets by scenario
Here are sample budget estimates for different “reasonable” levels in Gurgaon:
| Home Type / Size | “Affordable but decent” finish | “Good mid-range” finish | “Premium / luxury” finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BHK (≈ 550 sq ft) | ~ ₹5,00,000-₹6,50,000 | ~ ₹6,50,000-₹9,00,000 | ~ ₹10,00,000-₹12,00,000+ |
| 2 BHK (≈ 1,100 sq ft) | ~ ₹8,00,000-₹10,00,000 | ~ ₹10,50,000-₹14,00,000 | ~ ₹15,00,000-₹20,00,000+ |
| 3 BHK (≈ 1,400 sq ft) | ~ ₹10,50,000-₹13,00,000 | ~ ₹13,50,000-₹18,00,000 | ~ ₹20,00,000-₹30,00,000+ |
If you tell me your home type (BHK), size in sq ft, and what level of quality you want (basic / mid / premium), I can give you a recommended “reasonable budget” specific to your needs.