Scope comparison
Full home interiors vs kitchen + wardrobes
Most new-home owners in Chennai face the same decision: do everything at once, or start with the modular kitchen and bedroom wardrobes and add living, dining and decor later. Here's how the two scopes compare on cost, timeline and practicality.
Approximate cost
2BHK, kitchen + wardrobes
- Basic₹1.6L – ₹3L
- Popular herePremium₹1.9L – ₹3.6L
- Ultra Premium₹2.2L – ₹4.2L
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
Kitchen + wardrobes usually covers about 76% of a full-home Premium budget for a 2BHK. A Premium 2BHK full home is roughly ₹2.5L – ₹4.7L, while kitchen + wardrobes is about ₹1.9L – ₹3.6L. These are approximate, pre-GST figures.
At a glance
Premium package: full home vs kitchen + wardrobes
Estimates from our calculator rate card: pre-GST and subject to change. Tap a row to open that guide.
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Your approximate estimate
₹1.9L – ₹3.6L
≈ ₹200/sq ft – ₹380/sq ft of carpet area · pre-GST
- Modular kitchen₹60K – ₹1.1L
- Bedroom (wardrobe, bed, side units) × 2₹1.3L – ₹2.4L
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: 2BHK, kitchen + wardrobes. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Total (approx.) | ₹1.6L – ₹3L | ₹1.9L – ₹3.6L | ₹2.2L – ₹4.2L |
Talk to a real designer
Numbers are a starting point. A designer gets you the real one.
Every home is different. A 20-minute conversation with one of our designers usually narrows the range a lot, and often finds savings you wouldn't spot on your own. It's free and there's no obligation.
Good to know
How we arrive at these numbers
Kitchen + wardrobes covers the storage you need on day one. Living-room units, crockery and decor can follow without disturbing finished rooms.
Doing the full home at once usually means one design language, one production run and one installation window, which avoids mismatched finishes later.
If you plan to add rooms later, ask for the full-home design up front and execute in phases. It keeps finishes consistent and only costs you the design time.
Rental-first owners often choose kitchen + wardrobes in durable laminates, then upgrade living spaces when they move in.
Scope & specification
What these estimates include
So you can compare quotes like-for-like. Partner brands include Hettich, Merino and Greenply; your designer will confirm exact specifications.
Typically included
- Design consultation, site measurement and 3D visuals (2 design iterations)
- Modular kitchen: base, wall and tall units with branded hardware
- Wardrobes with loft shutters, beds and side units as per scope
- TV, crockery and storage units for living and dining as per scope
- Production, delivery, installation and site cleaning of woodwork waste
- 12-year replacement warranty on woodwork against manufacturing defects
Usually quoted separately
- Civil, plumbing, gas piping and electrical work
- Painting, wallpaper, flooring and wall cladding
- Appliances, sink, granite or quartz countertops, glass and mirrors
- Curtains, furnishings, loose furniture and decor lights
- Loft base boxes (quoted as shutters until measured)
We can arrange most of these on request; they are priced at actuals after a site visit.
Materials
BWP plywood for matte-laminate units; HDHMR fascia on a BWP carcass for high-gloss and acrylic. Termite-treated, 100% Gurjan plywood.
Area basis
Estimated on carpet area and room count. Final quotes are measured on site, room by room, with running feet for every unit.
Tax
Ranges are pre-GST. GST applies as per prevailing government regulations and is shown separately on your quotation.
Quote & changes
Your formal quote follows the site visit. Design, material or finish changes after sign-off can change the price and timeline.
Why quotes differ
What changes your final cost
Two homes of the same size can differ by lakhs. These are the usual reasons.
Layout & room count
Every additional room, wardrobe wall or kitchen run adds carpentry. Open plans and L-shaped kitchens price differently from parallel ones.
Carpet area
Bigger rooms mean longer wardrobes and kitchen runs. We switch to a larger rate card at 1,200 sq ft.
Shutter finish
Matte laminate is the most economical; high-gloss, acrylic, PU and veneer step up in both look and price.
Hardware & accessories
Soft-close hinges, tandem drawers, corner units and pull-outs are where daily convenience and cost both live.
Lofts & false ceiling
Lofts add valuable storage. False ceilings and lighting are scoped separately and depend on ceiling height.
Civil & electrical changes
Moving walls, plumbing or electrical points, or changing granite, is priced at actuals after a site visit.
Timeline & site access
Rushed timelines, restricted work hours or lift access can affect scheduling and, occasionally, cost.
New home vs renovation
Renovations add dismantling, repairs and repainting, which aren't in new-home estimates.
Our work
Homes we've designed in Chennai
Real Elixir homes in Chennai. Every project is measured, designed, produced and installed by our team.
Nungambakkam Chennai · 1800 sq ft · 6 weeks
Anna Nagar Chennai · 1450 sq ft · 6 weeks
OMR Chennai · 1100 sq ft · 8 weeks
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
Measure before you compare quotes
Ask for a site measurement and a room-wise BOQ. Two quotes are only comparable when the running feet, shutter finish and hardware brand are the same.
- 02
Decide appliances early
Hob, chimney, fridge and washing-machine sizes decide cabinet widths and electrical points, so choosing them before design freeze avoids rework.
- 03
Make the second room flexible
A study-cum-guest room with a wardrobe and fold-out desk gets far more use than a single-purpose room in a compact home.
- 04
Plan lofts and overhead storage
Lofts above wardrobes and kitchen wall units add a lot of storage for little extra cost. Our quotes typically include loft shutters, and the loft box is sized after measurement.
- 05
Leave room for site realities
Keep roughly 10% aside for electrical points, granite cut-outs or small civil fixes found during execution. Your designer will flag these at the site visit.
How it works
From first call to move-in
- 1
Free consultation
Share your plan, priorities and budget with a designer, by phone, WhatsApp or at our studio.
- 2
Site measurement
We measure every wall and opening and check electrical, plumbing and site readiness.
- 3
Design & quote
3D designs with two rounds of revisions and a room-wise quote listing finishes and hardware.
- 4
Production
Factory production typically takes 15–20 working days after design sign-off.
- 5
Installation & handover
Our team installs, cleans up and walks you through care and warranty.
Happy homes
2,500+ Chennai families have moved in with Elixir
Since 2013, we've designed and built homes across Chennai, backed by a 12-year woodwork warranty and after-care from the same team.
Priya & Arvind
4BHK in Anna Nagar, Chennai.
"Small space, big impact. Every corner feels intentional. It's deeply personal."
Materials & hardware partners
FAQ
Common cost questions
Still unsure? Our designers are happy to answer anything on a call.
Is it cheaper to do kitchen and wardrobes first?
Upfront, yes, because it's typically a little over half to three-quarters of a full-home budget. Overall, phasing can cost slightly more due to separate site mobilisation, but it spreads the spend. A designer can help you plan phases so finishes still match.
What does 'full home' include?
Kitchen, wardrobes, living, dining and bathroom storage, designed as one plan. Civil, electrical, painting, appliances and loose furniture are typically quoted separately.
Are these prices final?
No. They are approximate ranges based on Elixir's current rate card (updated 2026-10-28). The final price depends on actual measurements, layout, finishes, hardware and site conditions, so we always recommend a free consultation with one of our designers before you set your budget.
Is the Premium package the right choice?
Premium sits at roughly ₹1.9L – ₹3.6L for this home. Many homeowners mix packages, for example a premium kitchen with standard bedroom finishes. A designer can show you samples of each finish so you can decide in person.
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