Interior Design FAQs - Pune & PCMC
The questions every homeowner asks before an interior project. Answered honestly, with real numbers from 14 years of PCMC homes.
600+ homes designed.
2011 established
We’re Out of the Box Interiors, a turnkey home interior design studio based in Tathawade, Pimpri-Chinchwad. Since 2011 we’ve designed over 600 homes across PCMC and Pune — and the same questions come up before almost every project. This page answers them all in one place.
1. About Out of the Box Interiors
General Questions.
What we do, who we are, and why it matters that we’re local.
What services does Out of the Box Interiors offer?
We offer complete, end-to-end turnkey home interior design — from your first consultation and 3D design to material procurement, site execution, and final handover. Services include modular kitchens, wardrobes, TV units, false ceilings, crockery and pooja units, custom furniture, full living room/bedroom/kitchen interiors, and complete 1BHK/2BHK/3BHK turnkey packages. We also handle resale flat renovations, which require civil, electrical, and waterproofing work before the design phase — a major chunk of our PCMC clientele. If you want only design consultancy or only specific units, we can structure a scope to suit you.
How long has Out of the Box Interiors been operating, and how many homes have you designed?
We were founded in 2011 and have been operating continuously for over 14 years. As of 2026, we’ve completed interiors for 600+ homes across Pimpri-Chinchwad, Wakad, Ravet, Baner, Hinjewadi, Tathawade, Punawale, and the wider Pune belt — with 257 Google reviews and a team of 200+ design and execution professionals. We’re not a pop-up studio and we’re not a national franchise with a Pune branch — this is our home turf.
Do you work on resale flat renovation, or only new-possession flats?**
Both — and resale flats make up a large portion of our PCMC projects. Older flats in Pimpri, Chinchwad, and Nigdi typically need electrical rewiring, waterproofing, and sometimes plumbing work *before* the design work begins. We flag this clearly at the first site visit, not after you’ve signed. Budget an extra ₹1 – 2.5 lakh for renovation-grade civil work in a resale 2BHK. For new-possession flats in towers like those in Ravet and Hinjewadi, the scope is usually straight furniture and storage.
How is hiring Out of the Box Interiors different from hiring a local contractor?
A contractor gives you a verbal quote and executes — you manage timelines, material sourcing, and quality control yourself. We’re a design-led turnkey studio: we do the 3D design, source every material with brands named upfront, supervise daily site execution, and hand over a finished home under one roof and one point of accountability. Turnkey costs more on paper; it almost always costs less in practice once you count the cost of rework, three months of site-visit leave, and the stress of coordinating multiple trades. See our detailed breakdown → [Interior designer vs contractor — which should you hire? → link to blog post].
Do I need to have a clear design idea before contacting you?
Not at all. Many of our clients come in saying “I want it to look nice and work well — you figure out the rest.” Our consultation starts by understanding how you live: how you use the kitchen, how much storage you need, whether you have school-age kids or work from home. The design direction comes from that conversation, not the other way around. If you do have a Pinterest board or reference images, bring them — it speeds things up, but it’s not a prerequisite.
2. Interior Design Cost & Budget
Interior Design Cost in Pune & PCMC
This section is your quick-reference pricing guide for PCMC and Pune (2026).
How much does a 2BHK interior design cost in Pune?
A full 2BHK interior in Pune costs ₹6 – 12 lakh for a complete turnkey package in 2026. A kitchen-and-wardrobes-only scope starts around ₹3.5 lakh; premium full-home packages with custom furniture reach ₹12 – 16 lakh; resale-flat renovations with civil work land in the ₹12 – 16 lakh range. The most common mid-range PCMC 2BHK project (kitchen, 2 wardrobes, TV unit, false ceiling, paint coordination) runs ₹6 – 9 lakh and takes 45 – 60 days.
How much does a modular kitchen cost in Pimpri-Chinchwad?
A modular kitchen in Pimpri-Chinchwad costs ₹1 lakh – ₹3 lakh for most standard flat layouts. Straight and compact L-shaped kitchens start around ₹1 – 1.5 lakh (common in 1BHKs and compact 2BHKs in Punawale and Tathawade). Standard L-shaped kitchens for a 2BHK run ₹1.5 – 2.2 lakh. Large L or U-shaped kitchens with tall units and premium finishes in 3BHK homes reach ₹2.2 – 3 lakh. Premium acrylic/PU kitchens with built-in appliances and quartz counters go ₹3 – 5 lakh+.
What is the average interior design cost per sq ft in Pune?
Turnkey interior design in Pune averages ₹1,200 – ₹2,800 per sq ft of carpet area, depending on finish level:
– Essential (laminate, standard hardware): ₹1,200 – ₹1,600 per sq ft
– Premium (acrylic/membrane, Hettich-class hardware, false ceiling): ₹1,600 – ₹2,200 per sq ft
– Luxury (veneer/PU, Blum-class hardware, civil rework, custom furniture): ₹2,200 – ₹2,800+ per sq ft
One important caveat: “per sq ft” quotes across the industry can hide more than they reveal — some firms quote on carpet area, others on built-up. Always ask what’s included and what area basis is being used. Our quotes are on carpet area, itemized by unit.
Is ₹5 lakh enough for a 2BHK interior in Pune?
Yes — for a well-planned essentials package. ₹5 lakh comfortably covers a modular kitchen, two wardrobes, and a TV unit in quality laminate finishes for a standard 2BHK. It won’t stretch to full false ceiling work, custom furniture, and premium materials throughout. The practical approach most PCMC families take: ₹5 – 7 lakh for the essentials before moving in (kitchen, storage, TV unit), then the decorative layer (false ceiling, feature wall, upholstered furniture) six to twelve months later when the budget has recovered.
What are the biggest factors that affect my interior design budget?
After 600+ homes, the five factors that genuinely move the number:
1. **Materials** — the jump from laminate to acrylic to PU/veneer can double a kitchen’s cost with no change in layout. This is the single biggest lever.
2. **New flat vs. resale flat** — new possession flats in Ravet or Hinjewadi need mostly furniture and storage; a 15-year-old Pimpri resale flat may need rewiring, waterproofing, and plumbing first.
3. **Scope** — “full home interior” and “kitchen + wardrobes” are very different projects. Define scope first, budget follows.
4. **Civil and electrical changes** — breaking a wall, moving a kitchen platform, adding points. Each is manageable; they compound.
5. **Design freeze** — mid-project changes add 20 – 30% to both budget and timeline. Finalize the design before execution starts.
Does your quote include GST? What other costs should I watch for?
All our quotes are clearly stated as inclusive or exclusive of GST — Watch for these hidden costs when comparing quotes from any designer: GST treatment, society permission fees, debris removal, resale-flat rewiring (₹30,000 – 60,000), plumbing changes (₹20,000 – 40,000), and whether the rate is on carpet area or built-up area. Compare quotes line by line, not by the bottom number.