A Chennai 2BHK is typically 850–1,100 sq ft. Here's a complete cost breakdown for full 2BHK interior design in 2026 — room by room, material by material.
These are real ranges based on 500+ Chennai projects completed in 2025–26. Budget = laminate/basic finishes; Standard = Hettich hardware, mid-grade finishes; Premium = acrylic/membrane, high-end hardware and lighting.
| Room / Item | Budget | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modular kitchen (L-shape, 10–12 ft) | ₹1L – ₹1.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹2.8L | ₹2.8L – ₹4.5L |
| Living room TV unit | ₹45K – ₹75K | ₹75K – ₹1.4L | ₹1.4L – ₹2.5L |
| Living room false ceiling | ₹22K – ₹40K | ₹40K – ₹75K | ₹75K – ₹1.3L |
| Master bedroom wardrobe (8 ft) | ₹80K – ₹1.1L | ₹1.1L – ₹1.7L | ₹1.7L – ₹2.5L |
| Master bedroom false ceiling | ₹15K – ₹28K | ₹28K – ₹48K | ₹48K – ₹80K |
| Second bedroom wardrobe (6 ft) | ₹60K – ₹88K | ₹88K – ₹1.3L | ₹1.3L – ₹2L |
| Second bedroom false ceiling | ₹12K – ₹22K | ₹22K – ₹40K | ₹40K – ₹65K |
| Foyer + shoe rack | ₹15K – ₹30K | ₹30K – ₹60K | ₹60K – ₹1.2L |
| Painting (full 2BHK) | ₹35K – ₹55K | ₹55K – ₹95K | ₹95K – ₹1.6L |
| TOTAL | ₹5L – ₹8L | ₹8L – ₹13L | ₹13L – ₹22L+ |
*Prices include material, labour and project management. Civil work, electrical re-wiring, plumbing and appliances billed separately.
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The same "full 2BHK interior" can be quoted anywhere from ₹4.5L to ₹22L. Here's why — and what to watch for when comparing quotes.
A ₹5L quote might include only a kitchen and wardrobes. A ₹12L quote includes the same plus false ceilings, TV unit, painting and foyer treatment. Always ask: exactly which rooms and which items are included?
Ply type (BWR vs. commercial grade), hardware brand (Hettich vs. no-brand), shutter finish (acrylic vs. laminate) — these alone can change a kitchen cost from ₹1.2L to ₹3.5L for the identical design and footprint.
Any credible interior design firm should provide a line-by-line breakdown: each room, each unit, material specification, hardware brand and labour. If you receive only a lump sum, that is a red flag.
A ₹10L budget for a 2BHK covers: a good L-shape modular kitchen with Hettich hardware and laminate or membrane shutters, two bedroom wardrobes (master: 8 ft with mirror loft, second: 6 ft swing door), a TV unit with cove lighting in the living room, false ceiling in both the living room and master bedroom, and full home painting with Royale Matt or equivalent. It's a complete, well-finished home — not a compromise.
A complete 2BHK interior project typically takes 38–50 days from the date work begins. Homeli commits to a delivery date in writing before work starts. Our average delivery time for 2BHK projects is 43 days. The timeline depends on site readiness, material lead times and scope — all of which are planned and agreed at the outset.
Yes. Many clients do kitchen + living room + master bedroom first (move-in ready), then complete the second bedroom and foyer within 3–6 months. Phasing works best when planned upfront — so wiring, electrical points and structural prep can all be done in Phase 1 without revisiting later. We plan phased projects at no additional design fee.
No. Modular interior cost covers carpentry, paint, false ceiling, lighting installation and modular fittings. Civil work — flooring, bathroom tiling, wall hacking, plumbing, electrical re-wiring — is billed separately. If you need civil work alongside your interior, we quote and manage it as a separate, transparent scope. This keeps your modular cost clean and your civil cost auditable.
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