Is an interior designer quotation fair or too high?

Charges depend on what you are paying for. A design-only fee covers planning and drawings. A full execution package covers the design plus carpentry, materials and site work. Most homeowners comparing quotes are comparing different scopes, not different prices for the same job.

The 2BHK interiors package range on this page is a useful benchmark for a full execution job. It is not a universal number. A 3BHK or a smaller 1BHK will cost more or less, depending on how many rooms and how much carpentry the quote covers.

A 2BHK interiors package in Ghaziabad costs ₹2.8–7.5 lakhFrom InteriorIQ's rate card rc-2026-10-11. Ranges, not a quote. on InteriorIQ's rate card. It covers a kitchen, wardrobes in both bedrooms, a TV unit, false ceiling in the living room, and installation. An essential tier for the same scope runs ₹2.8–4.6 lakhFrom InteriorIQ's rate card rc-2026-10-11. Ranges, not a quote.. A premium tier with better finishes and hardware runs ₹4.5–7.5 lakhFrom InteriorIQ's rate card rc-2026-10-11. Ranges, not a quote..

The package excludes appliances, lights, loose furniture, civil work, painting, electrical rewiring and GST, unless the quote states otherwise. A 3BHK job adds another bedroom's wardrobes and usually a study or utility area. So expect the total to move up from this 2BHK range, not stay fixed at it.

• Check whether the quote is for the 2BHK figure shown here or a different combination of rooms
• Confirm which tier, essential or premium, the quoted shutters and hardware belong to
• Ask whether appliances, GST and civil work sit inside the total or outside it

A fair quote lists the carcass, shutters, hardware, countertop and site work as separate lines, not one lump sum. A single total with no item list is a common mistake. If a dispute comes up later over what was included, there is nothing in writing to point to.

For a modular kitchen, the board grade, finish, hinge brand and countertop material each need their own line. The checklist on this page covers all six stages, from the cabinet boxes to the warranty and payment schedule.

• Carcass: board material and grade, thickness per part, edge banding
• Shutters and finish: finish type, core material, handle or profile
• Hardware: hinge brand, drawer channel type, accessories named one by one
• Countertop and backsplash: material, length, thickness named
• Appliances, sink and site work: included or excluded, in writing
• Warranty, timeline and payment schedule tied to milestones

Compare the scope of your quote against a benchmark like the Ghaziabad package range, not against price per square foot alone. Two quotes at the same total can cover very different work. So the comparison has to start with what is inside each one.

Next, check the material grade named for the carcass. A quote should say BWR plywood to IS 303, or BWP plywood, or name HDHMR board, rather than just writing ply. Ask the vendor to state the board thickness for sides, shelves and back panels. Also ask whether every exposed edge gets edge banding. These details separate a careful quote from a vague one.

• Ask for board grade and thickness per part, not just "ply" or "laminate"
• Ask whether edge banding is listed for every exposed edge
• Compare scope line by line against the package range, not total cost alone

Negotiate on scope and finish tier, not a flat discount on the total. Moving from a premium tier to an essential tier, or dropping a false ceiling in one room, changes the price in a way both sides can see and agree on.

Before negotiating any single number, ask for a full line-by-line breakdown first. Without it, a discount on the total can simply mean thinner board or a cheaper hinge brand swapped in later. Paste your own quote numbers into the quote-check tool on this page. See how they compare against the benchmark ranges before you negotiate.

• Ask for the full line-by-line breakdown before discussing any discount
• Negotiate tier (essential vs premium) or scope, not a blanket percentage off
• Use the quote-check tool to compare your numbers against the benchmark range