Cost guide
What interior design costs in Pakistan
Interior design cost in Pakistan: how design fees, room refreshes and full home or office projects are priced, and what moves the number.
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Design only
Fees are set in a written, itemised quote after a site visit. That covers space planning, elevations, a material palette and joinery drawings.
It does not include construction. Clients who already have a contractor use this service to lock the design before spending on site.
Build costs by space
Fees are set in a written, itemised quote after a site visit.
Fees are set in a written, itemised quote after a site visit. These are rough guidance bands, not quotes. A site visit and drawings turn them into real numbers.
What moves the number
Four things drive most of the variance. Scope, meaning how much of the space is touched. Material grade, from local laminates to imported surfaces. Joinery volume, since custom wardrobes and kitchens are labour heavy.
And site condition: civil repairs, plumbing and electrical upgrades add cost before any finishing begins. The city matters too, as labour and material rates shift between Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi.
What a BOQ is, and why we share it
A BOQ is a bill of quantities. Every item in the design is listed with its quantity and its rate, so the total is built line by line instead of guessed.
We share quantities before build so you approve numbers, not promises. When another firm quotes without a BOQ, compare scopes carefully before comparing prices.
What drives the number
| Factor | Effect on cost | How to control it |
|---|---|---|
| Area and layout | Bigger or irregular spaces need more work | Fix the layout early |
| Finish level | Imported stone and veneers raise cost quickly | Mix premium and standard finishes |
| Services | New wiring, HVAC and plumbing add significant cost | Survey before you budget |
| Joinery | Custom kitchens and wardrobes are a large share | Standardise sizes where possible |
| Timeline | Rushed work costs more | Allow realistic lead times |
How to build a realistic budget
- Measure the area and list every room in scope.
- Decide the finish level for each zone.
- Get a survey so services are priced, not guessed.
- Ask for a bill of quantities, not a single lump sum.
- Hold back a contingency for changes and surprises.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Comparing quotes that do not cover the same scope.
- Budgeting for finishes and forgetting services.
- Ignoring furniture, lighting and appliances in the total.
- Choosing the lowest number without a BOQ behind it.
The short version.
- Guidance, not quotes: Published ranges help you plan. A survey and drawings give you the real number.
- Joinery moves the budget: Custom kitchens, wardrobes and counters are where most cost decisions live.
- Ask for a BOQ: Quantities with rates turn a quote into a plan you can hold someone to.
Questions
Asked often, answered plainly.
Fees are set in a written, itemised quote after a site visit. Build costs sit on top of that, and vary with scope, materials and joinery volume. Share your drawings or book a site visit for an accurate figure.
Fees are set in a written, itemised quote after a site visit. Paint and soft furnishings sit at the low end; full wardrobes and panelling push it up.
A bill of quantities lists every item in the project with its quantity and rate, line by line. We share it before build so you approve the numbers in full, with no late surprises.
Because scope, material grades and exclusions differ. One quote may exclude civil work or electrical upgrades that another includes. Ask every firm for a line-item BOQ and compare those instead of headline totals.
We share quantities before build so you approve numbers, not promises.
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