The three-tier pricing model most Hyderabad designers use
In Hyderabad, turnkey interior design is almost always priced on a per-square-foot basis of the carpet area (not built-up). Most established studios — including Irra Spaces — offer three tiers so clients can pick the right depth of finish without paying for what they don't need.
- Basic — ₹1,000 to ₹1,300 per sq ft — laminate finishes, standard hardware, essential modular carpentry
- Intermediate — ₹1,600 to ₹1,900 per sq ft — acrylic or membrane finishes, better hardware (Hettich / Blum), designer false ceiling with cove lighting, wallpapers
- Luxury — ₹2,200 to ₹2,800+ per sq ft — PU / lacquered glass, imported hardware, quartz counters, veneer, marble, home-automation ready
At Irra Spaces our rates are fixed at ₹1,199 · ₹1,799 · ₹2,499 respectively — with every inclusion enumerated in the BOQ before you sign.
Typical total interior cost by home size
The per-sq-ft rate multiplies against your carpet area (not super built-up). Here is what a typical Hyderabad home ends up paying end-to-end for a turnkey interior in 2026:
- 1BHK (450–650 sq ft) — ₹5.5 – ₹12 lakh depending on tier
- 2BHK (900–1,200 sq ft) — ₹10 – ₹24 lakh
- 3BHK (1,500–2,000 sq ft) — ₹17 – ₹40 lakh
- 4BHK / villa (2,500–4,000 sq ft) — ₹30 – ₹80 lakh
- Duplex / independent house (3,500–5,500 sq ft) — ₹45 lakh – ₹1.2 crore
For an interactive estimate that adjusts to your carpet area, try our free cost calculator on the homepage — it uses the same three-tier rates and gives you a ballpark in 15 seconds.
What is actually included in a turnkey interior quote
The most common source of confusion (and cost disputes) is scope. Ask any two studios in Hyderabad what "turnkey" means and you will get two different answers. A proper turnkey scope should include everything below — if any line item is missing from your BOQ, either it's not included or it's about to become a change order.
- Design — space planning, 2D drawings, 3D visualisation, moodboards
- Civil work — wall demolition, brick work, plastering, waterproofing
- Electrical rewiring, DB upgrades, switchboards, lighting circuits
- Plumbing — kitchen and bathroom rework, water lines
- HVAC coordination — split AC / VRF piping and drain lines
- Modular kitchen with tandem baskets, magic corners, tall units
- Wardrobes, TV units, foyer consoles, pooja units, study
- False ceiling with cove and profile lighting
- Painting — putty, primer, 2 coats of premium emulsion
- Wallpaper, veneer, flute paneling accents
- Flooring — tile, wooden, SPC or marble
- Curtains, blinds, soft furnishing
- Final installation, snag list, hand-over
Hidden costs Hyderabad buyers often miss
Even a transparent BOQ can miss real-world expenses. Before you sign anything, budget an additional 10-15% buffer for:
- Society / apartment permission fees and refundable deposits
- Ingress protection — floor / wall protection paper during work
- Debris removal and municipal disposal charges
- Water and electricity consumption during construction
- Small civil surprises — hidden leaks, uneven walls, old wiring
- Curtain and blind fabric upgrades
- Appliances (chimney, hob, oven, refrigerator) unless bundled
- Sofas, beds, dining sets — only if not in scope
- GST at 18% on the invoice
Where you can save without hurting quality
You do not need to buy the most expensive tier to end up with a beautiful home. Here is where clients in Hyderabad routinely save 15-25% without any perceived downgrade:
- Skip PU finish in low-traffic rooms — laminate looks identical from 3 feet away
- Reuse your existing sofas, beds and dining set if under 5 years old
- Pick a locally quarried marble (Rajasthan/Andhra) over Italian
- Choose acrylic wardrobes for master bedroom, laminate for kids and guest rooms
- Buy chimney, hob and oven yourself — we install at no markup
- Say no to smart-home retrofits — plan for them at construction stage only
How to budget confidently for your Hyderabad home
The safest way to budget interior design is to work top-down. Decide your total budget first (usually 5-8% of the property value for apartments, 8-12% for independent homes), pick the tier that fits, and lock scope with the studio.
For example — a ₹1.4 crore, 1,600 sq ft 3BHK in Kondapur usually fits an Intermediate tier interior at ₹1,799 × 1,600 = ₹28.7 lakh + ~₹2-3 lakh for society deposits and appliances. That is your working number. Anything a designer quotes materially above that without changing scope deserves scrutiny.
