New flat interior cost: how to budget for a 2BHK
The short answer
A published 2BHK guide from NoBroker puts the total interior cost at ₹5 lakh to ₹18 lakh, with ₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh as the standard range. Those figures are for Hyderabad, so use them to see how the money splits between rooms and get quotes in Muzaffarpur and Patna before you fix a budget.
Where the money goes
The NoBroker guide gives these ranges for a 2BHK. They are Hyderabad figures, so treat the shape of the split as more useful than the rupee amounts.
| Part of the home | Range |
|---|---|
| Modular kitchen | ₹1.5 lakh to ₹5 lakh |
| Master bedroom | ₹1 lakh to ₹4 lakh |
| Second bedroom | ₹80,000 to ₹3.5 lakh |
| Living room | ₹1 lakh to ₹4.5 lakh |
| Bathrooms | ₹60,000 to ₹3.5 lakh |
The kitchen and the living room take the largest share. Standard packages land at ₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh and premium ones at ₹13 lakh to ₹18 lakh.
Material rates per sq ft
| Material | Per sq ft |
|---|---|
| MDF | ₹1,100 to ₹1,600 |
| BWR plywood | ₹1,600 to ₹2,400 |
| Laminates | ₹500 to ₹850 |
| Acrylic | ₹1,200 to ₹1,700 |
Wardrobes run from ₹40,000 to ₹1.5 lakh per modular unit. An interior designer’s fee is 10% to 20% of the project.
How to plan the work
- Get at least two written quotes that list the material and brand for each item. Ask Patna designers and contractors too, because Patna rates are usually closer to Muzaffarpur than metro-city rates are.
- Fix the budget for the kitchen and wardrobes first, because they are fixed furniture and costly to redo.
- Buy loose furniture later. A sofa set, bed or dining table can wait for the next month’s budget.
- Keep 10% aside for changes found once work starts.
Do it before you move in
Interior work is quicker and cleaner in an empty flat. If you are buying a ready flat, plan the work for the days before possession. If you are buying an under-construction flat, the registration and GST costs come first (see stamp duty and registration charges), so leave interiors for after the deed is registered.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a 2BHK interior cost?
A published guide puts it at ₹5 lakh to ₹18 lakh in Hyderabad, with ₹8 lakh to ₹12 lakh as standard. Muzaffarpur and Patna quotes will differ.
Which part of a 2BHK costs the most?
Per that guide, the modular kitchen and the living room take the largest share.
How much does an interior designer charge?
The guide puts the fee at 10% to 20% of the project.
Should I do interiors before or after moving in?
Before, if you can. Work is faster in an empty flat.
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Please note: This post is a general guide only. It is not legal, tax or financial advice. Narsimha Property Consulting is a consultant, not the developer, and every buyer is responsible for their own due diligence. Please check all figures and papers with official sources and your own advisers.
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