There is no single full-apartment interior price for every Dhaka home. Set the budget from measured quantities, written specifications, owner-purchased items and a separate reserve for changes.

Your home should reflect how you live: where your family gathers, how you cook, what you need to store, and where you find a quiet moment. A realistic interior budget starts with those needs and turns them into a clearly defined scope of work.

Full-apartment interior design cost in Dhaka depends on much more than floor area. Two homes of the same size can need very different amounts of cabinetry, furniture, lighting, and renovation. A price per square foot can help you start planning, but an itemised quotation tells you what you are actually buying.

How much should you budget

For a useful budget, request dated, itemised quotations based on your measured apartment and selected scope. Package names such as basic, standard or premium are not standardised between providers, so an advertised rate alone cannot establish a comparable total.

The rates in the calculation below are hypothetical planning inputs, not a verified market average or AG quotation. They demonstrate the arithmetic only. The actual proposal must define the furniture, finishes, services and quantities included.

Use the following calculations only to understand how area and an assumed rate affect a preliminary budget. They do not specify a complete scope or include a contingency.

Apartment size	At BDT 1,500 per sq ft	At BDT 2,500 per sq ft	At BDT 3,500 per sq ft
1,200 sq ft	BDT 18 lakh	BDT 30 lakh	BDT 42 lakh
1,500 sq ft	BDT 22.5 lakh	BDT 37.5 lakh	BDT 52.5 lakh
2,000 sq ft	BDT 30 lakh	BDT 50 lakh	BDT 70 lakh
2,500 sq ft	BDT 37.5 lakh	BDT 62.5 lakh	BDT 87.5 lakh

For example, 1,500 sq ft multiplied by an assumed BDT 2,500 rate equals BDT 37.5 lakh. The arithmetic is straightforward; deciding whether that rate covers your requirements needs a measured plan and written specifications.

Define what full apartment means

Before comparing prices, list the rooms and items you want completed. A full-apartment brief might include kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, beds, a sofa, dining furniture, a TV unit, ceilings, lighting, and painting. It does not automatically mean every appliance, curtain, bathroom fitting, or floor finish is included.

Separate design-only services from execution. Drawings, visualisations, and material guidance are different deliverables from supplying furniture and completing site work. Ask whether design fees, supervision, procurement, and installation are included, separate, or subject to specific conditions.

Understand the biggest cost decisions

Cabinetry and furniture quantities matter. Three large wardrobes with drawers and accessories involve a different scope from two simple wardrobes. Kitchen cabinet depth, internal divisions, countertops, and hardware also change the amount of work. Compare actual dimensions and specifications rather than photographs alone.

Material descriptions need detail. “Premium board” or “good-quality fittings” is too vague for a meaningful comparison. Ask for the board type, thickness and grade, finish, edge treatment, and hardware brand or model. Approve physical samples where appearance matters.

Existing conditions affect the budget. A newly handed-over flat with usable floors and service points has different requirements from an older home needing demolition, repairs, rewiring, or plumbing changes. Identify these works before committing most of the budget to furniture and decorative finishes.

Design complexity also matters. Detailed panelling, curved joinery, extensive ceiling work, and customised lighting require additional planning and fabrication. Choose these features where they serve the room, and keep simpler treatments elsewhere.

Ask how each item is measured

An apartment-area rate, a ceiling-area rate, and a cabinet-front-area rate are different measurements. They cannot be compared directly. Ask whether the apartment estimate uses saleable area, measured internal area, or another agreed basis.

For a cabinet, confirm its width, height, depth, internal arrangement, and the measurement method used in the quotation. A low unit rate can still produce an expensive total when quantities or separately charged accessories are unclear.

Build the budget in three parts

First, establish the contracted work budget from the approved scope. Second, list owner-purchased items separately, such as appliances, curtains, decorative lights, or loose furniture that the contract excludes. Third, reserve money for unforeseen work and approved changes.

As a planning choice, consider setting aside 10–15% of the contracted work budget as a contingency, then adjust it to the condition of the flat and how much remains undecided. This is a budgeting recommendation, not a mandatory charge or a promise that it will cover every surprise.

For an illustrative BDT 30 lakh contract, a 10% reserve is BDT 3 lakh, making BDT 33 lakh before separately purchased items. Keep that reserve visible. If you spend it on an upgrade, reduce the remaining reserve accordingly.

Check exclusions before accepting a quotation

Ask the provider to mark each of the following as included, excluded, or allowed for with a stated budget:

Design revisions, working drawings, site supervision, and installation.

Demolition, waste removal, repairs, electrical changes, and plumbing work.

Appliances, AC equipment, curtains, decorative lighting, and loose furniture.

Delivery, lifting, building access costs, protection, and final cleaning.

Applicable taxes, service charges, and after-sales obligations.

Clarify allowances as well as exclusions. If a light fitting has only a provisional allowance, choosing a more expensive model can increase the total. Record the price difference before ordering.

Compare quotations using the same scope

Give each provider the same room list, drawings, dimensions, and material expectations. Request an itemised bill of quantities, commonly called a BOQ, showing descriptions, quantities, units, rates, and totals. Check that discounts and additional charges are applied clearly.

Agree on a written process for changes. A revised wardrobe size, extra drawer unit, or new wall finish should show its cost and time impact before approval. Match payment milestones to defined deliverables, and make the handover checklist and service terms part of the agreement.

Where to save without losing the design

Retain serviceable flooring and existing fittings when they suit the plan. Reduce unnecessary wall panelling and complicated ceilings before cutting essential storage or everyday functionality. Confirm furniture sizes early so you do not pay to remake pieces that obstruct doors or walkways.

You can also design the whole apartment now and complete selected work later. Plan wiring, access, and future installation needs from the start, while recognising that separate work phases may add mobilisation and protection costs.

Common budgeting questions

Can BDT 15–25 lakh cover an apartment interior?

It may cover a carefully limited scope, depending on the apartment, retained finishes, furniture quantities, and material choices. It should not be treated as a guaranteed complete fit-out budget for every home. Start by separating must-have items from optional additions.

Does a higher price guarantee better quality?

Price alone does not establish quality. Review the written specifications, relevant completed work, sample finishes, installation details, supervision arrangements, and after-sales terms.

Plan your apartment interior with AG

At AG, we believe your home should reflect your lifestyle. Thoughtful space planning, coordinated interiors, and custom furniture begin with a clear understanding of your needs and budget.

To discuss your project, share your apartment’s location, floor plan, approximate size, required work, budget range, and preferred start date. These details give our team a useful starting point for a project-specific discussion.

Call or WhatsApp AG at 01643-574947 to begin planning your full-apartment interior.

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• Turnkey Interior Design in Dhaka: Planning Your Home with AG
• 2500 Sq Ft Apartment Interior: A Room-by-Room Planning Guide

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