Interior design cost in Bangalore: a whole home, by size and finish.
A whole home in Bengaluru costs about ₹800 to 2,500+ per sq ft of carpet area to build, before GST and without appliances or curtains. That is about ₹5.5 to 11.5 lakh for a typical 2BHK and ₹8 to 17 lakh for a typical 3BHK in lean and typical finishes, and more in premium ones. What you get for the money depends on the size of the home, the finishes, how much is built in and who builds it.
What a whole home costs in Bangalore, by size
Three finish levels cover most homes. A lean build costs ₹800 to 1,100 per sq ft of carpet area: laminate shutters, plain insides, a false ceiling only in the living room, and some rooms left simple. A typical build costs ₹1,200 to 1,600, with more units, better laminates and hardware, and more lighting. A premium build costs ₹1,600 to 2,500+, with veneer, acrylic or PU across the home, a quartz or stone countertop, more lighting and more furniture made to order.
| Home | Carpet area | Lean | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1BHK | 450 to 600 sq ft | ₹3.5 to 5L | ₹5.5 to 7L | ₹7 to 9.5L+ |
| 2BHK | 650 to 950 sq ft | ₹5.5 to 8L | ₹8 to 11.5L | ₹10.5 to 15L+ |
| 3BHK | 1,000 to 1,400 sq ft | ₹8 to 11L | ₹12 to 17L | ₹16 to 22.5L+ |
| 4BHK | 1,800 to 2,400 sq ft | ₹14.5 to 19L | ₹21.5 to 29L | ₹29 to 38.5L+ |
Typical Bengaluru rates, mid-2026. Full-home build, before GST, without the design fee, appliances or curtains.
If you know the area, this is quicker. Check that it is carpet area, because the figure on your agreement is usually super built-up, and carpet area is about 70 to 80% of that.
| Carpet area | Lean | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft | ₹8 to 11L | ₹12 to 16L | ₹16 to 25L+ |
| 1,200 sq ft | ₹9.5 to 13L | ₹14.5 to 19L | ₹19 to 30L+ |
| 1,500 sq ft | ₹12 to 16.5L | ₹18 to 24L | ₹24 to 37.5L+ |
Typical Bengaluru rates, mid-2026.
What each part of the home costs
The kitchen and the wardrobes take most of the money. These are the jobs that make up a full home, in laminate unless it says otherwise.
Typical Bengaluru rates, mid-2026.
Add these up for your own home and you have a first budget. We work through a 3BHK for 10 lakh, room by room, in what 3, 5 and 10 lakh buys.
What moves the cost of interior design
Two 3BHKs of the same size can differ by ₹10 lakh. These are the reasons, roughly in order of how much they move the number.
- How much is built in. Every extra unit adds up: a TV unit, a crockery unit, a study, a pooja unit, a bed made to order.
- The shutter finish. An acrylic kitchen costs more than a laminate one on the shutters, and PU more. Keep the costlier finish to the doors you see, and use plain laminate inside. Laminate vs acrylic vs PU compares them.
- The board. Sealed HDHMR in place of BWP plywood saves about ₹50,000 to 1 lakh across an L-shaped kitchen's boxes. MDF vs plywood sets out which board suits which job.
- Hardware. Hinges, channels and drawer systems are 10 to 20% of a modular kitchen's cost. Hettich vs Hafele shows where the better grade is worth paying for.
- Ceilings and lighting. A false ceiling in every room adds up fast, and each light point adds to it. False ceiling cost in Bangalore has the rates.
- Civil, electrical and plumbing work. New flats need little. An older home can need new wiring, new plumbing and new tiles, and these add both cost and weeks.
- Changes on site. A wardrobe redone or a kitchen recut costs far more than the same change on a drawing. Clarity before work starts is the biggest saving of all.
The same home costs differently depending on who builds it
The bands above are what the work costs with a contractor building from drawings (interior contractor or interior designer? covers who does what). Firms that design and build charge more, because their price includes the design, their margin and the running of the site. Here is what a full home usually comes to with each.
| Who | 2BHK, all in | 3BHK, all in | How the design is paid for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chain | ₹10 to 20 lakh | ₹15 to 40 lakh | Inside the package, usually as a markup of 10 to 20% on materials and work. |
| Design-led independent | ₹15 to 20 lakh | ₹20 to 30 lakh | A fee of ₹150 to 250 per sq ft, with a contractor building. |
| Luxury studio | ₹20 lakh and up | ₹35 lakh and up | Priced with the build, as one project. |
Typical Bengaluru rates, mid-2026.
We sort the firms in interior designers in Bangalore compared, and work out what a hidden margin costs in is an interior designer worth it? If the budget is tight, budget interior designers in Bangalore shows what stays and what waits.
What these figures leave out
A first quote rarely includes everything. Budget for these from the start.
- The design fee. Design-only fees run ₹50 to 250 per sq ft across the market, or 6 to 15% of the project. Interior designer charges per sq ft works it out for each size of home.
- GST. Usually 18% on interior work. On a ₹12 lakh build, that is about ₹2.2 lakh.
- Appliances and curtains. The hob, chimney, fridge, washing machine, ACs, curtains and blinds are all extra.
- Loose furniture and decor. Sofas, dining table, rugs and lamps, unless you are having them made.
- Society charges. Deposits for interior work, and lift or debris charges in some societies.
Check each of these against your quote, and get the answers into the agreement before you pay the booking amount.
Our cost guides, in one place
Questions people ask
What is the average cost of interior design in Bangalore?
For a whole home, a typical build costs ₹1,200 to 1,600 per sq ft of carpet area, before GST and without appliances or curtains. That is about ₹8 to 11.5 lakh for a 2BHK and ₹12 to 17 lakh for a 3BHK. A lean build is ₹800 to 1,100 per sq ft, and premium ₹1,600 to 2,500+. The design fee is on top.
How much does interior design cost for a 2BHK in Bangalore?
A lean 2BHK of 650 to 950 sq ft carpet costs about ₹5.5 to 8 lakh to build, and a typical one ₹8 to 11.5 lakh, before GST and without appliances or curtains. At a chain, a full-home package runs about ₹10 to 20 lakh.
How much does interior design cost for a 3BHK in Bangalore?
A lean 3BHK of 1,000 to 1,400 sq ft carpet costs about ₹8 to 11 lakh to build, and a typical one ₹12 to 17 lakh, before GST and without appliances or curtains. At a chain, a full-home package runs about ₹15 to 40 lakh.
How much does interior design cost for a 1,200 sq ft flat?
On 1,200 sq ft of carpet area, a lean build costs about ₹9.5 to 13 lakh, a typical one ₹14.5 to 19 lakh and a premium one ₹19 to 30 lakh or more. Check whether the 1,200 is carpet area or super built-up: carpet area is usually 70 to 80% of the super built-up figure.
Is GST included in interior design quotes?
Often it isn't, so ask. The figures here are before GST. GST on interior work is usually 18%, and on a ₹12 lakh build that is about ₹2.2 lakh, so it belongs in your budget from the start.
How can I reduce the cost of interior design?
Build in less, and keep the expensive finishes to what you see and touch every day. Use plain laminate inside cabinets, sealed HDHMR in place of BWP plywood where water doesn't reach, and a false ceiling only where the lighting needs one. The biggest saving is deciding everything before work starts, because changes on site are what cost the most.
Know the cost before anything is bought
The figures above are bands. Yours comes from your own home, once every size and product is decided. We build your whole home at full size before anything is bought, every surface a real product with a brand and a code, and you walk through it at the studio in Whitefield. Change a finish there and you see what it does to the home in minutes. You buy every item at the vendor's price, and we take no margin on any of it. The fee is ₹100 per sq ft of carpet area, so a 1,200 sq ft 3BHK is ₹1.2 lakh. See our pricing for the detail.
Free, 45 minutes, online on Google Meet or at the studio. Bring your floor plan and any quotes you have, and we'll go through the numbers with you on the call.