What it actually costs to interior-design a 2 BHK in Chennai today — by tier, by room, by finish. Real 2026 numbers from 320+ delivered 2 BHK projects across Chennai.
A turnkey 2 BHK interior covers six core scopes. Pick what you want, skip what you don't — every item is itemised in the quote.
L/U-shape, marine ply BWP, branded hardware, granite/quartz counter. ₹1.4–3.2 L typical.
Master + guest. Sliding or hinged, internal organisers, loft. ₹1.1–2.4 L combined.
Living room storage, display, cable management. ₹35,000–95,000.
Walls + accent wall, 2-coat primer + premium emulsion. ₹38,000–85,000.
New points, switches, designer pendant lights, fan upgrades. ₹38,000–95,000.
Basic (₹3.99 L for typical 2 BHK): Marine ply BWP carcass everywhere. HDHMR laminate shutters. Hettich basic hardware. Standard granite counter. Gypsum false ceiling with cove + designer LED. 2-coat premium emulsion. This is a fully functional, durable 10-year interior — just without premium aesthetics. Most of our Chennai 2 BHK clients between ₹3.5-5 L budget land here.
Mid-range (₹5.49 L): Acrylic shutters in kitchen, mix of acrylic + laminate in wardrobes. Hafele hardware throughout. Premium granite or basic quartz counter. False ceiling adds cove patterns + RGB LED. Painting upgrades to texture or accent-wall papers. This is the sweet-spot tier — most upgrades over basic are visible and add real lifestyle value.
Premium (₹7.99 L): PU paint shutters in kitchen, premium acrylic in wardrobes. Blum Tandem soft-close on every drawer + hinge. Quartz counter, sometimes Statuario marble. Designer false ceiling with profile lights + smart-home integration. Decorative accent walls (wood texture, fluted panels). Smart lights + sensor-driven switches. This is showroom-grade — typically chosen by IT-corridor families or for resale-prep flats.
Three line items that frequently get omitted in headline 2 BHK quotes — and surprise you 4 weeks into the project. One: civil work patch-up. Removing existing wardrobes, plugging old electrical points, fixing wall plaster damage = ₹15-35k. Two: appliance integration cutouts. Hob + chimney + microwave + oven + dishwasher cutouts in modular kitchen = ₹8-25k of labour, plus the appliance cost itself if not already owned.
Three: curtain rods + soft furnishings. Almost no Chennai interior quote includes curtain rods, curtains, rugs, cushions or bed linen — these run ₹35-95k for a 2 BHK and have to be budgeted separately. Our quote format explicitly lists what's included vs excluded so you can compare apples-to-apples against any vendor.
Other commonly excluded items: premium appliances (fridge, AC, washing machine), structural civil (wall demolition, room conversion), imported tile/marble flooring (beyond standard finish), and smart-home / IoT systems. Each of these has its own quote scope; we'll mention them upfront if your conversation suggests you want them included.
2 BHK total cost in Chennai 2026 by package tier — itemised by scope. Assumes typical 900 sqft Chennai 2 BHK.
| Scope | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modular kitchen (L-shape, ~60 sqft) | ₹1.4 L | ₹2.2 L | ₹3.2 L |
| Master wardrobe (6×7 ft) | ₹68,000 | ₹1.05 L | ₹1.45 L |
| Guest wardrobe (5×6 ft) | ₹45,000 | ₹68,000 | ₹95,000 |
| TV unit + crockery (living) | ₹35,000 | ₹55,000 | ₹95,000 |
| False ceiling — living + MBR | ₹65,000 | ₹95,000 | ₹1.42 L |
| Full painting (2-coat premium) | ₹38,000 | ₹54,000 | ₹85,000 |
| Electrical + lights upgrade | ₹38,000 | ₹60,000 | ₹95,000 |
| Civil + design + supervision | ₹35,000 | ₹52,000 | ₹78,000 |
| Total (typical 2 BHK turnkey) | ₹3.99 L | ₹5.49 L | ₹7.99 L |
| Total (per sqft, 900 sqft 2 BHK) | ₹443/sqft | ₹610/sqft | ₹888/sqft |
| EMI from (0% for 6 months) | ₹6,650/mo | ₹9,150/mo | ₹13,300/mo |
| Free site visit + 48-hr quote | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Rates are Chennai 2026 averages from our delivered projects. Your exact price depends on material grade, brand choice and site conditions — share your scope for a same-day quote.
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