Core material
MDF is cheapest, plywood mid, HDHMR/marine ply dearest. This single choice can move the total by 25%.
A realistic room-by-room breakdown, not a single vague number.
A 3 BHK in Kolkata typically runs ₹6.5 lakh to ₹16 lakh depending on how much carpentry you want and which finishes you choose. Below is where that money actually goes, room by room, so you can decide what to keep and what to drop.
| Room / Item | Typical Scope | Indicative Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Modular Kitchen | Base + wall + tall unit, counter, chimney, hob | ₹1.5 – 3 Lac |
| Master Bedroom | Bed, wardrobe, side units, dresser, ceiling | ₹1.2 – 2.5 Lac |
| Second Bedroom | Bed, wardrobe, study unit | ₹90,000 – 1.8 Lac |
| Third / Kids Bedroom | Bed, wardrobe, study | ₹80,000 – 1.6 Lac |
| Living & Dining | TV panelling, crockery unit, seating, ceiling | ₹1.2 – 2.8 Lac |
| False Ceiling (whole flat) | POP / gypsum with profile lighting | ₹70,000 – 1.6 Lac |
| Painting (whole flat) | Putty, primer, 2 coats premium emulsion | ₹55,000 – 1.2 Lac |
| Electrical & Lighting | New points, fixtures, profile lights | ₹50,000 – 1.2 Lac |
* Ranges reflect Essential to Luxury material selection on a typical 1,100–1,400 sq ft Kolkata 3 BHK.
Same layout quality — the difference is material and finish.
Laminate finish, MDF core, basic ceiling and lighting.
Plywood core, acrylic fronts, designer ceiling, profile lights.
HDHMR core, veneer & PU, panelling, full automation ready.
Kitchen + master bedroom first, remaining rooms later.
MDF is cheapest, plywood mid, HDHMR/marine ply dearest. This single choice can move the total by 25%.
Laminate → acrylic → PU → veneer. Finish is the most visible cost, and the easiest place to save selectively.
Peripheral ceiling in a few rooms costs a fraction of full-flat layered ceiling with cove lighting.
Storage above 7 ft adds carpentry area quickly — useful, but it is real money per sq ft.
Moving walls, plumbing or windows adds cost and time. Designing around existing services keeps budgets tight.
Soft-close hinges and channels from premium brands cost more but are what you touch every single day.
Measurement, requirement discussion, layout options and 3D views.
Material selection, agreement and factory order release.
Demolition where needed, false ceiling, wiring and plumbing changes.
Modular units delivered and installed, shutters fitted and aligned.
Final paint, deep clean, snag clearance and warranty handover.
Around ₹6.5 lakh for a genuinely complete 3 BHK with modular kitchen, three wardrobes, basic ceiling and painting. Below that, something meaningful is being left out.
Yes, and many clients do. The usual order is kitchen and master bedroom first, then living and dining, then the remaining bedrooms.
Chimney and hob are usually included. Sofas, dining tables, mattresses and appliances like fridge and TV are quoted separately so you can buy them yourself if you prefer.
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