Adyar · Home Renovation Interior Designers
Home Renovation Interior Designers in Adyar
Adyar has some of south Chennai's oldest residential stock, from early apartment blocks to family bungalows that have been extended over the years. Renovating these homes means respecting what is solid, fixing what has quietly decayed, and planning work so the family can often keep living there.
Typical budget
3BHK in Adyar
- Basic₹3.1L – ₹5.8L
≈ ₹190/sq ft – ₹360/sq ft
- Popular herePremium₹3.8L – ₹7L
≈ ₹230/sq ft – ₹430/sq ft
- Ultra Premium₹4.4L – ₹8.2L
≈ ₹270/sq ft – ₹500/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
Elixir's renovation designers in Adyar help owners of older flats and independent houses upgrade interiors without losing control of scope, starting with a site audit for seepage, wiring and plumbing. Carpentry and finishes for a typical 3BHK are approximately ₹3.1L – ₹5.8L in Basic to ₹4.4L – ₹8.2L in Ultra Premium, pre-GST, with repairs quoted after inspection. Begin with a free consultation.
Our approach
How we handle home renovation interior projects
What we plan for
- Site audit before design
- Reuse versus replace decisions
- Civil, electrical, and plumbing coordination
- Phased execution for occupied homes
What drives the cost
- Demolition and repair scope
- Condition of existing services
- Custom carpentry replacement
- Flooring, ceiling, and wall finish changes
Materials we recommend
- Inspect moisture damage before cabinet planning
- Upgrade electrical points before final carpentry
- Choose repairable finishes for older homes
- Confirm wall levels before paneling or tall storage
Mistakes to avoid
- Quoting renovation without a site audit
- Hiding old service issues behind new finishes
- Changing design after demolition begins
- Underestimating dust control and family disruption
South Chennai · PIN 600020
Planning interiors in Adyar
A mature, sought-after south Chennai neighbourhood near the Adyar estuary, with premium apartments, older villas and a strong academic community.
- In older Adyar houses close to the estuary, ground-floor walls sometimes show rising damp or salt deposits on plaster. These need treatment and drying time before new cabinets are fixed.
- Electrical wiring in older buildings may not support today's load from multiple ACs, induction hobs and water heaters, so rewiring is often part of the renovation scope.
- Older homes often have teak doors, solid wooden almirahs or good granite that can be refinished and reused, which lowers cost and keeps some character.
- Many renovations in Adyar are done with the family living at home, which calls for phasing, dust control and careful sequencing of rooms.
Our work
Homes we've designed near Adyar
Real Elixir homes in Chennai. Every project is measured, designed, produced and installed by our team.
Adyar Chennai · 1620 sq ft · 5 weeks
Velachery Chennai · 1250 sq ft · 8 weeks
Perungudi Chennai · 1100 sq ft · 7 weeks
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Before & after
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Use the carpet area from your sale agreement, not super built-up.
Your approximate estimate
₹3.8L – ₹7L
≈ ₹230/sq ft – ₹430/sq ft of carpet area · pre-GST
- Living room₹43K – ₹81K
- Modular kitchen₹83K – ₹1.5L
- Bedroom (wardrobe, bed, side units) × 3₹2.1L – ₹3.9L
- Bathroom vanity & storage × 3₹17K – ₹31K
- 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.
Plan smarter
Five ways to keep your budget on track
- 01
Start with a written audit
Ask for a list of issues found in walls, plumbing, electrical points and flooring before the design is drawn.
- 02
List what stays
Mark doors, furniture and fixtures worth keeping. Reusing a good teak door or granite top can free up budget for other priorities.
- 03
Correct services before carpentry
Finish rewiring, plumbing changes and plastering first, so new cabinets are not cut open later.
- 04
Lock the design before demolition
Late changes after walls are opened are the costliest. Agree on layouts and finishes before breaking anything.
- 05
Plan the household around the work
Decide which rooms will be done first and where the family will sleep, cook and work during each phase.
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."
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FAQ
Questions homeowners ask
Still unsure? Our designers are happy to answer anything on a call.
Do I need to move out during renovation?
Not always. Many families stay in while work happens in phases. For larger scopes involving flooring or major rewiring, a short move may be more comfortable.
How do you treat damp walls before new interiors?
We identify the source, arrange the appropriate treatment and allow the wall to dry before fixing cabinets. Sealed boards and gaps behind units also help afterwards.
Can old wooden furniture be integrated into the new design?
Yes. Solid wood pieces can be refinished and planned into the layout, so new units complement rather than replace them.
Will renovation cost more than new interiors?
Usually, because of demolition, repairs and service upgrades. The carpentry portion can be similar, but the total depends on what the site audit finds.
How long does a renovation take?
It depends on repair scope. After civil work is complete and the design approved, factory production typically takes 15–20 working days before installation.
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