For a typical 2 BHK apartment in Bengaluru (around 950 sq ft carpet area), complete interiors cost roughly ₹3.9–6 L at a budget finish, ₹6.3–9.6 L mid-range and ₹9.4–14.6 L premium. That covers a modular kitchen, two wardrobes, a TV unit, false ceiling, painting and lighting. GST of 18% is extra on most quotes.
These are DecorYaar's indicative ranges for planning. Your real number depends on the finishes you pick and how much carpentry you need, so use them to sanity-check quotes, not replace them.
Where the money goes
At a mid-range finish, this is how a 2 BHK budget usually splits:
| Item | Mid-range estimate | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Modular kitchen | ₹2.2–3.1 L | L-shaped, about 14 running ft, acrylic shutters, granite top |
| Wardrobes (2) | ₹2–2.7 L | Two 6×7 ft wardrobes with lofts, acrylic finish |
| Painting | ₹66,500–1 L | Two coats of emulsion on all walls, putty touch-up |
| False ceiling | ₹56,000–85,500 | Gypsum in living and bedrooms, with cove lights |
| TV unit | ₹45,000–90,000 | Wall unit with storage |
| Lighting | ₹48,000–1 L | Fixtures for living, dining and two bedrooms |
The kitchen and wardrobes are more than half the bill. If you need to cut, those are where finish choices matter most.
Budget, mid-range or premium?
- Budget (₹3.9–6 L): laminate kitchen and wardrobes, granite countertop, POP ceiling without cove lights, economy emulsion. Good for a rental or a first home you plan to upgrade.
- Mid-range (₹6.3–9.6 L): acrylic or high-gloss laminate, lofts on wardrobes, gypsum ceiling with cove lights, premium emulsion. This is where most Bengaluru families land.
- Premium (₹9.4–14.6 L): PU-lacquer kitchen with quartz, veneer wardrobes, designer lighting. Costs climb fast once you add feature walls and loose furniture.
Bengaluru-specific things that change the quote
- Possession timing: many new projects in Whitefield, Sarjapur Road and North Bengaluru hand over in batches, and carpenters are busiest in those months. Book early to avoid rushed work.
- Society rules: most gated communities ask for written permission, a refundable deposit and fixed work hours before interiors start. Factor in a week for approvals.
- Moisture: use BWP (boiling water proof) plywood under the kitchen sink and in bathrooms. It costs more than MR plywood but lasts through the monsoon.
Before you sign a quote
- Ask for a line-item quote with the plywood grade, hardware brand and shutter finish written in.
- Check whether appliances (chimney, hob, sink) and electrical work are included.
- Confirm GST is shown separately and the payment schedule is tied to work stages, not dates.
Use the full-home estimator to change the size and finish level and see how the total moves.