Interior design cost in Chennai.

The short answer

For a typical Chennai apartment with a modular kitchen, wardrobes, TV unit, pooja unit, false ceiling and painting, these are realistic budgets with Spazedo:

Across the city, full home interiors for a 2 BHK usually fall between about ₹5 lakh and ₹10 lakh, and premium design studios start well above that. Woodwork-only quotes can look lower because they leave out the false ceiling, painting, lighting and decor.

Cost by room

Most of the budget goes into made-to-measure woodwork. These are the indicative rates our cost estimator uses, from Essential to Luxury finish:

• Modular kitchen: ₹4,200 to ₹7,300 per running foot of counter, for base and wall cabinets with countertop. An L shaped kitchen of about 14 running feet is roughly ₹60,000 to ₹1 lakh before the tall unit and loft.
• Wardrobes: ₹1,450 to ₹2,300 per sq.ft. of front area, including the loft. A 7 ft wide wardrobe with loft is about 63 sq.ft.
• TV unit: ₹26,000 to ₹65,000 with back panelling and storage.
• Pooja unit: ₹23,000 to ₹60,000 depending on CNC work, glass and lighting.
• False ceiling: ₹72 to ₹125 per sq.ft. in gypsum with cove lighting.
• Painting: ₹18 to ₹35 per sq.ft. of carpet area for putty, primer and emulsion.
• Electrical and lighting: ₹29 to ₹76 per sq.ft. of carpet area for new points, wiring and fittings.

What changes the price

• Size and scope. More rooms, bigger wardrobes and longer kitchens add up fastest.
• Plywood grade. Moisture resistant (MR) plywood suits wardrobes and TV units, boiling water proof (BWP) plywood belongs under the kitchen sink and hob, and boiling water resistant (BWR) plywood suits kitchen overhead units. Using the right board in the right place keeps cost sensible without cutting corners.
• Finishes. Laminate is the most affordable, then glossy laminate and acrylic, then PU, veneer and glass.
• Hardware. Soft-close hinges, tandem drawers, a tall unit and an oil pull-out make a kitchen far easier to live with. All of these come as standard in our packages.
• Civil work. Breaking walls, re-tiling and plumbing are separate from interiors and can change the budget a lot.

What is usually not included

GST, civil work, appliances, sanitary fittings, loose decor and soft furnishings are normally priced separately. Always ask for these to be listed clearly, so the final bill has no surprises.

Chennai specific tips

• Chennai is humid and coastal, so use BWP plywood in wet areas of the kitchen and avoid MDF there.
• Plan lofts above wardrobes and kitchens. They are the cheapest storage per square foot you can add.
• Keep your pooja unit well ventilated and away from the kitchen hob wall.

How to get your exact price

Use our room by room estimator for a quick budget, then book a free site visit. After measurements, you get the design and a final price within 72 hours, and full home installation takes 40 days.

Also read: 2 BHK interior cost in Chennai · 3 BHK interior cost in Chennai · Modular kitchen prices · Wardrobe prices