Interior design FAQ — costs, timelines and how we work
Direct answers to the questions we're asked most often about interior design cost, duration, scope, warranty and coverage in Lucknow and across North India.
Cost & budget
How much does interior design cost in Lucknow?
For a turnkey apartment interior in Lucknow, budget roughly ₹1,250–₹1,650 per sq.ft of carpet area for an essential package, ₹1,900–₹2,400 for a signature package and ₹3,200 and above for a luxe package. A 1,000 sq.ft 3BHK therefore usually lands between ₹12 lakh and ₹22 lakh including GST. The free DOTT cost estimator on our tools page breaks this down line by line in about a minute.
Do you provide a written BOQ and fixed cost?
Yes. Every DOTT project ships with an itemised Bill of Quantities listing brand, specification, quantity and rate for each line. Once you sign it, the rate is locked. Cost only changes if you change scope, and any change is issued as a written variation order before work proceeds.
How do payments work?
A typical schedule is 10% on design sign-off, 40% on material procurement, 30% at 50% site progress, 15% before handover and 5% after snag closure. We accept bank transfer, UPI and cheque, and can arrange 0% consumer EMI on selected modular and appliance brands.
Timeline & process
How long does a full home interior take?
A 2BHK typically takes 6–8 weeks from design freeze to handover, a 3BHK 8–11 weeks and a villa or duplex 12–16 weeks. Design and drawings take a further 2–3 weeks before site work begins. DOTT handed over 96% of projects on or before the committed date in the last two years.
What does an interior designer actually do that I cannot do myself?
Three things: space planning that makes a floor plan work harder, documentation that lets contractors build without guesswork, and procurement leverage that keeps material costs predictable. Because DOTT is led by a B.Tech civil engineer, we also review structural feasibility, wet-area waterproofing and load paths before anyone lifts a hammer — which is where most renovations go wrong.
How do I start?
Call +91 98765 43210, message us on WhatsApp, or send the enquiry form on the contact page with your floor plan. We respond within one working day, do a free site visit within Lucknow, and give you a written scope and indicative budget within 48 hours of that visit.
Scope & services
What is included in a turnkey interior package?
Turnkey means DOTT is single-point responsible: design, 3D visualisation, working drawings, BOQ, civil and carpentry work, false ceiling, electrical and lighting, painting, modular joinery, flooring, plumbing fixtures, and final styling. You get one contract, one timeline and one person to call.
Can I use my own contractor or carpenter?
Absolutely. Many clients take a design-and-drawings package from us and execute with their own team. You receive dimensioned working drawings, elevations, joinery details, electrical layouts and a BOQ that any competent contractor can build from. We can also supervise on a visit-based retainer.
Do you handle small projects like one room or one kitchen?
Yes. A single modular kitchen, one bedroom, a study nook or a false-ceiling-and-lighting refresh are all normal scopes for us. There is no minimum project value for design consultation.
Coverage & guarantees
Do you work outside Lucknow?
Yes. We regularly execute in Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Noida, Gurugram, and we take on turnkey projects anywhere in North India where the project size justifies a dedicated site supervisor. Design-only and drawing packages are delivered remotely to clients across India and the Gulf.
Do you follow Vastu?
Where a client asks for it, yes — and we do it without superstition or demolition. Orientation, zoning, entry sequence, kitchen and bedroom placement are resolved at layout stage. Where the structure cannot change, we balance intent using layout, material weight, lighting and colour. Our free Vastu orientation guide on the tools page shows how we assess each room.
What warranty do you offer?
Modular joinery carries a 10-year warranty on carcass and 1 year on hardware and finishes. Civil and false ceiling work carries a 1-year defects-liability period. Appliance and fixture warranties pass through from the manufacturer, and we hand over all documentation at closeout.
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Let's design something you'll still love in 2036.
Share your floor plan and budget. Within 48 hours you'll have a written scope, an indicative BOQ and a realistic timeline — no obligation, no sales pressure.