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1. How much do interior designers charge in Bhubaneswar?

On an average, interior designers charge around Rs. 1.5 lakhs for 2 BHK houses and Rs. 2 lakhs for 3 BHK houses. This includes placement planning, 3D designs and supervision of the work. Some may charge additional for supervision.

 

2. What is the minimum budget for interior design?

Design-only Cost: If it’s only the design you want, the designer can specify the cost of interior design between Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000 for just furniture placement and ideas. For a three-dimensional (3D) view, the cost can go up to Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 2.5 lakhs depending on the volume of the work. Execution and Supervision cost will be additional.

 

3. How do interior designers charge?

Most interior designers charge based on the built-up area of the property and the work volume. For 2D furniture placement plan you may have to pay between Rs. 20-30. If you want 3D concept designs it may cost you around Rs. 50-70. Or you may get a lumpsum deal from the interior designer for the complete job.

 

4. How to calculate interior design cost for a home?

There is no thumb rule to calculate the interior design cost of a property. The cost will mostly depend on the range of the work involved. Material to be used. Labour Cost. Transportation and Other expenditures and Finally the Interior designer service fee. On an average for a complete package, you can expect the budget would be around Rs. 800-1200 per SFT for a ready to move home. And for a core house it can go up to Rs. 1500-2000 per SFT.

 

5. What includes in interior design?

The process of interior design consists of a number of different steps, including conceptual conception, space planning, site inspections, programming, research, dealing with project stakeholders, construction management, and design implementation.

 

6. How do interior designers calculate area?

To measure the square foot area of a floor, take the measurement of the length and width of the floor in inches, multiply both and divide it by 144.

 

To calculate the square foot area of a wall, measure the length of wall in inches, measure the wall height from the ceiling to the floor, also in inches. Multiply the height with the length and divide it by 144.

 

7. Is it worth getting an interior designer?

Many homeowners question whether or not engaging an interior designer is cost-effective or even prudent. It is true that the professional service fee for the interior designers is high. But does it worth it? The simple answer is “YES” it is wise and worthful to hire a professional interior designer for the job. Interior design involves a lot thinking, planning and experience. At the same time, it needs ample amount of product knowledge. An interior designer can help you take the right decision that would help you on the long run.

 

8. How much will it cost to design a kitchen?

On average, a standard size kitchen interior design will cost between Rs 1.5 lakhs to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. This does not include kitchen countertop, backsplash, sink, sink cock, kitchen appliances etc. If you include everything the total cost would come in the range of 3.5 lakhs to 4.5 lakhs and may go beyond it depending upon the size of the kitchen and the appliances to be used.

 

9. Can I design my own house?

Although it’s possible to form your own house design and blueprint, you can save time by working with a professional interior designer. An interior designer will translate your plans and ideas into a reality. Interior design is an art and not everyone is blessed with it. Also experience and material knowledge play and important role in a successful end result.

 

10. What is the first step in interior design?

The first stage is to meet, get to know one other, and have an exchange of ideas. It is a crucial step, probably the most significant of all the phases of an interior design project.

 

11. What is the 60-30-10 color decorating rule?

It’s a classic decor rule that helps create a color palette for a space. It states that 60% of the room should be a dominant color, 30% should be the secondary color or texture and the last 10% should be an accent.

 

12. What is the aim of interior design?

Interior design is a service that offers its clients a collection of visually beautiful yet functional solutions for making better use of the available space. Interior design aims to improve the user experience by better managing the available space in the intervening environment.

 

13. Which type of material is the best for modular kitchen?

The most preferred and used material is BWP Plywood for kitchen cabinets. Moreover, many brands have come up with innovative material for cabinet making such as WPC and HDHMR Boards.

 

14. Which is best color for kitchen?

White, grey, blue, red, yellow, and green are the colours that stand out the most when it comes to kitchens. Although each of these hues contributes something unique to the ambiance of the room, taken together they assist make it cosier and more inviting. It is widely held that warmer colours, such as red, can enhance one’s hunger, making them a great choice for use in kitchens.

 

15. Which finish is best for modular kitchen?

Acrylic Finish is the new trend in modular kitchen. Acrylic is a high gloss reflective finish that gives a shiny, modern look to your kitchen. You can also go for super high gloss laminates with good quality PVC edge banding.

 

16. What are the different types of kitchen platform?

There are five fundamental configurations that can be used for a kitchen: an L-shape, a G-shape, a U-shape, a single platform, and an island platform. In most cases, the arrangement of the space will be determined by its dimensions and its shape. The majority of kitchen designs adhere to one of the following shapes, despite the fact that there are a few exceptions and modifications.

 

17. Which is best choice for kitchen counter top?

Granite is the best choice material that should be used for kitchen countertops. This natural stone is available in a variety of hues and it very low porosity and is budget-friendly. There are many more choices available in addition to granite, such as quartz, white stone, ceramic tiles, porcelain, and so on.

 

18. Which colour granite is good for kitchen?

White granite for kitchen countertops is currently a popular choice among homeowners. Color combinations are also available, speckling the pristine white stone, however the bright reflections from this surface make them unnoticeable. Despite the light colour, you won’t have to worry about persistent stains.

 

19. What is kitchen slab size?

According to the specs, the standard countertop depth is 23 inches, and the conventional kitchen counter height is 33 to 35 inches. To allow for ease of use when working on the island, the ideal kitchen slab height for an island is 1200 x 900 mm (which is an option worth considering in big kitchens).

 

20. Which type of basket is best for kitchen?

There are 3 types of kitchen baskets available to choose from. Stainless Steel Baskets, Tandem Boxes and Legra Kitchen Baskets. You can choose the baskets based on your need and budget.

 

21. What is the standard size of kitchen basket?

Kitchen Baskets come with different standard sizes, the length is 15, 17, 19 & 21 inches, and inside depth comes with standard 20 inch size, and height comes with 4, 6 & 8 inches.

 

22. What different kitchen baskets should you choose for your kitchen?

The number of kitchen baskets you can use for your kitchen depends on the size of the kitchen and your requirements. But you need to have minimum these baskets in your kitchen. Cutlery tray, Plates tray, Cup & Saucer basket, Bottle Pull Out, Pan Basket, Grain Basket, Garbage Basket, Corner Swing-out.

 

23. What is a good size for a kitchen?

Ideal kitchen size in feet should be 8 feet wide and 10 feet long in an L shape. This is the ideal size of kitchen that allows two people to work inside it, taking up a minimum of 2 feet in width for the platform, and having a clear distance of 6 feet for freely moving around and working inside it.