Chetpet · Home Renovation Interior Designers
Home Renovation Interior Designers in Chetpet
Renovation in Chetpet often means updating a well-built older home that has aged gracefully but no longer suits how the family lives. The work is about keeping what is good, such as solid doors, high ceilings and generous proportions, while replacing tired services and bringing in the quiet, well-finished look owners here prefer.
Typical budget
3BHK in Chetpet
- Basic₹3.1L – ₹5.8L
≈ ₹180/sq ft – ₹330/sq ft
- Premium₹3.8L – ₹7L
≈ ₹210/sq ft – ₹390/sq ft
- Popular hereUltra Premium₹4.4L – ₹8.2L
≈ ₹250/sq ft – ₹460/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 helps Chetpet homeowners renovate spacious older homes and flats with a site audit first, careful decisions on which woodwork to keep, and coordinated electrical, plumbing and wall work before veneer or PU finishes. For a typical 3BHK, the interior scope is approximately ₹4.4L – ₹8.2L in Ultra Premium, the most chosen tier, pre-GST, with repairs assessed after the visit. Book 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
Central Chennai · PIN 600031
Planning interiors in Chetpet
A green, low-density central neighbourhood around the Chetpet lake, with spacious older homes and boutique premium apartments.
- Older Chetpet homes frequently have solid wood doors, frames and window shutters worth refinishing, which keeps the home's character and reduces the scope of new carpentry.
- Wiring in these homes was rarely planned for multiple air conditioners, modern kitchens and layered lighting, so new circuits and points are a common early task.
- Veneer and PU panels show every unevenness, so walls and sometimes floors in older structures are corrected before premium finishes go on.
- Moisture risk is low in the area, but decades-old plumbing in kitchens and bathrooms should still be checked before new cabinets are installed.
Our work
Homes we've designed near Chetpet
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
T Nagar Chennai · 1200 sq ft · 6 weeks
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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.
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.
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Estimate your own home
Adjust the home size, package and scope. Numbers update instantly using the same rate card as this page.
Use the carpet area from your sale agreement, not super built-up.
Your approximate estimate
₹4.4L – ₹8.2L
≈ ₹250/sq ft – ₹460/sq ft of carpet area · pre-GST
- Living room₹50K – ₹94K
- Modular kitchen₹97K – ₹1.8L
- Bedroom (wardrobe, bed, side units) × 3₹2.4L – ₹4.6L
- Bathroom vanity & storage × 3₹19K – ₹37K
- Dining & crockery₹26K – ₹49K
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
Ask for a written site audit
Get the findings on walls, wiring, plumbing and existing woodwork in writing before the design is finalised, so the estimate rests on facts.
- 02
Mark the woodwork worth keeping
Walk through with the designer and tag doors, frames or built-ins that can be polished and reused rather than replaced.
- 03
Put electrical work before carpentry
Agree on new circuits, AC points and lighting positions before panels and false ceilings are made, to avoid cutting finished work.
- 04
Lock the design before demolition
Once old units start coming out, changes cost time and money. Settle the layout and finishes first, then begin removal.
- 05
Agree on dust and access rules
If you stay in the home, decide which rooms remain usable and how dust screens and debris removal will be handled each day.
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
Questions homeowners ask
Still unsure? Our designers are happy to answer anything on a call.
Can old teak doors and frames be kept?
Often yes. Solid wood doors and frames can be repaired and refinished to sit well with new veneer or PU finishes, which also keeps some of the home's original character.
What does a 3BHK renovation cost in Chetpet?
The interior portion is approximately ₹3.1L – ₹5.8L in Basic, ₹3.8L – ₹7L in Premium and ₹4.4L – ₹8.2L in Ultra Premium, pre-GST. Civil and electrical repairs are added after the audit.
Why do walls need correcting before veneer panels?
Veneer and PU are smooth, reflective surfaces that reveal bumps and gaps. Levelling walls first lets panels sit flush and joints stay tight.
Can we live in the house during renovation?
Many Chetpet owners do, with work phased room by room and dust control in place. For heavy demolition, a short stay elsewhere can be easier.
What happens if the team finds hidden damage?
Work in that area pauses, the designer shows you the problem and explains options and costs, and nothing proceeds until you decide.
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