Interior design budget for a Bangalore home

₹8 lakh (basic, 3 BHK ~1,500 sqft)

• Modular kitchen (cabinets only, basic hardware), ₹3L
• Wardrobes (2 bedrooms, basic hardware), ₹2L
• TV unit + shoe rack + entryway, ₹1L
• Lighting + curtain rods, ₹1L
• Paint + touch-up, ₹1L

₹15 lakh (mid-range, 3 BHK ~1,500 sqft)

Everything above, plus:

• Premium hardware (Hettich, Hafele)
• Built-in study or workstation
• Bathroom upgrades (mirrors, vanity, accessories)
• False ceiling in living + master
• Premium paint, soft furnishings

₹30 lakh (premium, 3 BHK ~1,800 sqft)

Everything above, plus:

• Custom carpentry (loose furniture rejected)
• Premium tiles or wood-effect vinyl flooring
• Imported faucets and sanitaryware
• Statement lighting
• Bespoke pooja unit
• Smart-home base layer

Practical advice

Get 3 quotes minimum. Pay 30% advance, 40% mid-project, 30% on completion. Lock the BoM (bill of materials) before paying advance. Insist on weekly site visits.