Plan & budget · Homes
Home interiors cost
The cost of doing up a whole flat or house: woodwork, false ceilings, painting and lighting, with furniture if you want it.
Approximate cost
₹25.8 lakh – ₹43.7 lakh
Typically about ₹33.8 lakh
Approximate, from published rates, checked Nov 2026. Get 2–3 quotes before you commit.
- Per sq ft of carpet
- ₹2,502 per sq ft
- Time
- 3 months
Where the money goes
Kitchen, wardrobes, ceilings, paint and lighting
premium finish, 1,350 sq ft carpet
₹26.4 lakh₹20.2 lakh – ₹34.2 lakh
GST at 18%
On work and fees from registered firms
₹4.75 lakh₹3.63 lakh – ₹6.15 lakh
Contingency (10%)
For surprises: hidden damage, price rises, changes of mind
₹2.64 lakh₹2.02 lakh – ₹3.42 lakh
Stage by stage
How much you'll need at each stage, and when. About 3 months in all.
1. Design and drawings
₹2.7 lakh · 3 weeks
Layouts, 3D views, a bill of quantities
Hire: interior design studio
2. Civil changes
₹2.03 lakh · 2 weeks
Moving walls, kitchen and bathroom civil work
Hire: contractorCement & concreteTiles
3. Electrical and plumbing
₹3.04 lakh · 2 weeks
Points, rewiring, lighting circuits
Hire: mep consultantHire: contractorWires & cablesPipes & plumbing
4. False ceiling and light fittings
₹2.7 lakh · 2 weeks
After AC and wiring, so nothing has to be cut open
Hire: contractorHire: lighting designerGypsum & ceilingsLighting
5. Flooring
₹2.03 lakh · 2 weeks
If replacing or laying over
Hire: contractorTilesWood & vinyl flooringStone & marble
6. Modular kitchen
₹6.08 lakh · 5 weeks
Made in a factory, then installed
Hire: interior design studioKitchens & wardrobesAppliances
7. Wardrobes, TV unit and storage
₹7.43 lakh · 5 weeks
Hire: interior design studioKitchens & wardrobesPlywood & boardsLaminates & veneers
8. Painting and wall finishes
₹2.36 lakh · 2 weeks
Hire: contractorPaints & coatingsWallpaper & wall panels
9. Loose furniture
₹3.72 lakh · 5 weeks
Order early: lead times run 2–6 weeks
Hire: interior design studioFurniture
10. Furnishings, decor, appliances
₹1.69 lakh · 1 week
Hire: interior design studioFabrics & furnishingsRugs & carpetsDecor & accessories
Money needed by
Month 2
₹22.9 lakh
Month 4
₹33.8 lakh
Who to talk to
Professionals listed in Mumbai: verified pages first, then alphabetical. Nobody pays to appear.
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Good to know
- Kitchen and wardrobes are usually 40–55% of the fixed work. Plan wiring before plastering if the home is still being built.
- Put the false ceiling in after air conditioning and wiring, so nothing has to be cut open later.
Read before you start
How we work this out
Rules, not AI: your inputs times rates per city, gathered in November 2026 from builders, cement and paint brands, banks, interiors firms and government pages. Most published rates come from firms that sell this work, and they often disagree, so we show a range. Use it to plan and to compare quotes, not as a quote.