Porur · Chennai
Interior design cost in Porur
Porur has grown into one of west Chennai's busiest residential pockets, with gated communities filling up around the junction and the DLF IT park. Most homes being furnished here are recent handovers, which makes cost easier to predict than in older parts of the city, provided the scope is fixed before possession.
Approximate cost
Typical 2BHK in Porur, ~1025 sq ft
- Basic₹2.1L – ₹3.9L
≈ ₹210/sq ft – ₹390/sq ft
- Popular herePremium₹2.5L – ₹4.7L
≈ ₹250/sq ft – ₹460/sq ft
- Ultra Premium₹2.9L – ₹5.5L
≈ ₹290/sq ft – ₹540/sq ft
Estimates only, pre-GST and subject to change. Every price on this page comes from the same rate card as our calculator (updated 28 October 2026), so they all update together. Your designer confirms the final figure after a free site visit.
Quick answer
Full-home interiors for a typical Porur 2BHK of around 1025 sq ft cost approximately ₹2.1L – ₹3.9L in Basic, ₹2.5L – ₹4.7L in Premium and ₹2.9L – ₹5.5L in Ultra Premium, before GST. A 3BHK of 1250–1650 sq ft runs higher, from ₹3.1L – ₹5.8L upward. Scope, finishes and site conditions move the number, so book a free consultation with an Elixir designer for a measured quote.
At a glance
Approximate full-home cost for common Porur home sizes
Estimates from our calculator rate card: pre-GST and subject to change. Tap a row to open that guide.
| Home | Basic | Premium | Ultra Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BHK · 900–1150 sq ft | ₹2.1L – ₹3.9L | ₹2.5L – ₹4.7L | ₹2.9L – ₹5.5L |
| 3BHK · 1250–1650 sq ft | ₹3.1L – ₹5.8L | ₹3.8L – ₹7L | ₹4.4L – ₹8.2L |
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Your approximate estimate
₹2.5L – ₹4.7L
≈ ₹250/sq ft – ₹460/sq ft of carpet area · pre-GST
- Living room₹28K – ₹52K
- Modular kitchen₹60K – ₹1.1L
- Bedroom (wardrobe, bed, side units) × 2₹1.3L – ₹2.4L
- Bathroom vanity & storage × 2₹11K – ₹21K
- Dining & crockery₹22K – ₹42K
A rough guide only. Layout, finishes, hardware and site conditions can move the final number in either direction, and a designer can usually find ways to fit your budget.
Where the money goes
Room-by-room breakdown
For: Typical 2BHK in Porur, ~1025 sq ft. Bedrooms include wardrobes, a bed and side units; kitchens include base, wall and tall units with hardware.
Share of a Premium budget.
| Room | Basic | Premium | Ultra Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Living room | ₹23K – ₹43K | ₹28K – ₹52K | ₹33K – ₹61K |
| Modular kitchen | ₹50K – ₹93K | ₹60K – ₹1.1L | ₹70K – ₹1.3L |
| Bedroom (wardrobe, bed, side units)× 2 | ₹1.1L – ₹2L | ₹1.3L – ₹2.4L | ₹1.5L – ₹2.8L |
| Bathroom vanity & storage× 2 | ₹9K – ₹17K | ₹11K – ₹21K | ₹13K – ₹24K |
| Dining & crockery | ₹19K – ₹35K | ₹22K – ₹42K | ₹26K – ₹49K |
| Total (approx.) | ₹2.1L – ₹3.9L | ₹2.5L – ₹4.7L | ₹2.9L – ₹5.5L |
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Planning interiors in Porur
A western residential and IT hub around the Porur junction and DLF IT park, with many new apartments and gated communities.
- A large share of Porur buyers work in the IT parks along Mount-Poonamallee Road and want the home finished before they move in, so full-home packages planned ahead of handover are common here.
- Premium is the package most Porur families settle on, usually because they want better kitchen hardware and wardrobe internals without paying for specialty finishes in every room.
- Pockets close to Porur lake stay humid for much of the year, which makes moisture-resistant boards a sensible spend in kitchens and bathroom-side walls rather than an upsell.
- Elixir's Koyambedu studio is roughly a 20-minute drive away, so site measurements, sample viewing and installation checks are straightforward to schedule.
Estimates cover design, modular carpentry, installation and a 12-year woodwork warranty. Civil, electrical, painting, appliances and countertops are usually quoted separately. See full inclusions & specifications
Why quotes differ
What matters most for Porur budgets
Ordered by what tends to matter most for Porur homes.
New home vs renovation
Renovations add dismantling, repairs and repainting, which aren't in new-home estimates.
Our work
Homes we've designed near Porur
Real Elixir homes in Chennai. Every project is measured, designed, produced and installed by our team.
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Before & after
A better version of your home
Drag the slider to see what a well-planned interior does to the same room. Premium finishes and smart storage, planned around how you live.
Plan smarter
Five ways to keep your budget on track
- 01
Fix scope before the handover date
List the rooms and units you want while the builder is still finishing the flat. A frozen scope keeps the estimate stable and lets production start soon after keys are handed over.
- 02
Compare packages on the same scope
When weighing Basic against Premium, keep the room list identical. Otherwise you end up comparing a smaller scope with a larger one rather than the materials themselves.
- 03
Spend on the kitchen first
If the budget is tight, a well-built kitchen with good channels and a BWP carcass gives more daily value than decorative ceilings in the living room.
- 04
Ask for the builder's electrical drawing
Gated projects in Porur usually provide point layouts. Sharing them early helps the designer plan TV walls, kitchen appliances and study desks around existing points.
- 05
Keep a contingency for loose items
Curtains, lights, a sofa and a dining set often sit outside the interior estimate. Setting aside a separate amount avoids last-minute cuts to carpentry.
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FAQ
Common cost questions
Still unsure? Our designers are happy to answer anything on a call.
Is the Premium package worth it for a Porur apartment?
For many families, yes, because it improves the parts used every day, such as hinges, drawer channels and kitchen finishes. Whether it suits you depends on how long you plan to stay and which rooms you are furnishing, which a designer can help you weigh.
Do these prices include GST?
No. All the ranges on this page are approximate and before GST. The final quote will list taxes separately once the scope and materials are confirmed.
Can I start planning before I get possession?
Yes, and it often helps. Using the builder's plan, a designer can prepare layouts in advance, then confirm measurements on site once the flat is handed over.
Why does my quote differ from my neighbour's in the same project?
Even identical flats end up with different scopes. The number of lofts, kitchen accessories, ceiling work and finish choices can shift the total noticeably between two units on the same floor.
Should I use moisture-resistant material throughout?
Not necessarily everywhere. In Porur, it matters most in the kitchen, near bathrooms and on walls that face the lake side. Bedrooms away from wet areas can use standard grades without problems.
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