Construction & design
Interior design cost estimate
Estimate interior design fees and fit-out costs in Lahore for basic, standard or luxury interiors.
What affects the price
- Design-only fee vs full execution
- Materials — imported vs local finishes
- Custom furniture and woodwork
- Lighting and false ceilings
- Designer's portfolio and team
Good to know
- Execution_* keys are furniture + decor budgets from one source only; turnkey_* keys come from two 2026 guides.
- Execution figures are furniture + decor only; built-in wardrobes, kitchens and false ceilings add on top.
- Whole-house finishing in Lahore is quoted at PKR 2,500-5,500 per sq ft, which is a different scope.
- Most Lahore designers quote per project or per room after a brief, not per sq ft.
- Imported furniture and premium societies push costs to the top of the range.
How we calculate
We researched current rates from several Pakistani suppliers, contractors, price lists and market reports in October 2026 and use the low and high end of what we found. Your inputs are multiplied by those rates to give a range, not a single figure. Labour, transport, taxes and your exact specification can move the final price, so treat the result as a budget guide and confirm with written quotes.
| Item | Range | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design basic | Rs 75 – 125 | PKR per sq ft (design only) | Untiered sources mapped to tiers by their stated entry points: design-only from 75, 'from 100', 'around 125'. |
| Design standard | Rs 125 – 200 | PKR per sq ft (design only) | Mapped from untiered ranges: 125 to 200. |
| Design luxury | Rs 200 – 500 | PKR per sq ft (design only) | Mapped from untiered ranges: 200 to 500. |
| Execution basic per sqft | Rs 640 – 1,190 | PKR per sq ft covered area | FURNITURE + DECOR BUDGET ONLY. Lahore, Q4 2026 'Essential' furniture + decor budget for a 10 marla house. Covers loose furniture and decor; built-in joinery and |
| Execution standard per sqft | Rs 1,340 – 2,680 | PKR per sq ft covered area | FURNITURE + DECOR BUDGET ONLY. Lahore, Q4 2026 'Standard' furniture + decor budget, 10 marla house. Excludes built-in joinery and false ceilings. For full turnk |
| Execution luxury per sqft | Rs 2,960 – 6,630 | PKR per sq ft covered area | FURNITURE + DECOR BUDGET ONLY. Lahore, Q4 2026 'Premium' to 'Luxury' furniture + decor budget, 10 marla house. Excludes built-in joinery and false ceilings. For |
| Design per room | Rs 30,000 – 1.5 lac | PKR per room (design only) | Added key. Design fee per room/space: 30,000-150,000; 50,000-150,000; flat 30,000 per space. |
| Consultation fee | Rs 50,000 – 2 lac | PKR per home (consultation/design advice only) | Added key. Whole-home consultation without execution, Lahore 2026. One Lahore designer quotes 5,000-25,000 for a single consultancy visit. |
| Turnkey basic per sqft | Rs 1,500 – 2,800 | PKR per sq ft covered area (turnkey design + execution) | Added key. Residential turnkey budget tier 1,500-2,800; turnkey from 1,500. Includes finishes, materials and labour, unlike execution_* keys. A Lahore studio qu |
| Turnkey standard per sqft | Rs 2,800 – 4,000 | PKR per sq ft covered area (turnkey) | Added key. Mid-range turnkey 2,800-4,000, within a 1,500-5,000+ turnkey range from another 2026 guide. Lahore studio mid-level 800-1,800. |
| Turnkey luxury per sqft | Rs 4,000 – 7,000 | PKR per sq ft covered area (turnkey) | Added key. Luxury turnkey 4,000-7,000+; 5,000+; Lahore studio luxury 2,000-5,000+. |
Houseplot market research, October 2026. Ranges across several Pakistani suppliers, contractors and published price reports; actual quotes vary.
Estimate only. Prices change with market rates, quality and site conditions. Always get written quotes before you pay. Request free quotes from verified interior designers.