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Architecture & Interiors · Lahore Loading 000% Studio · est. MMXX
Guide · Pakistan

Interior Design Cost in Pakistan

There are two numbers in interior design, and people often confuse them. The design fee (concept, layout, 3D and drawings) is usually charged per room or per square foot; turnkey execution (actually building and furnishing the space) is charged per square foot of finish. Here is what each typically costs in Pakistan in 2026.

2numbers · fee vs execution
Per roomor per sq ft
Residential& commercial
2026estimate · Pakistan
⟶ Two ways · 01

Design fee vs turnkey.

  • Design fee only — you get the concept, space planning, material and lighting scheme, photoreal 3D and the drawings to execute. Typically charged at roughly PKR 75–200 per sq ft, or about PKR 30,000–150,000 per room, depending on detail. You then execute with your own contractor.
  • Turnkey (design + execution) — we design and deliver the finished space: false ceilings, lighting, joinery, furniture, finishes. Typically PKR 1,500–5,000+ per sq ft of covered area, driven almost entirely by the finish level.

Most clients start with the design fee to lock the look and budget, then decide how much to execute.

⟶ By space · 02

What different rooms cost.

01

Living / drawing room

The most-designed space — seating, media, lighting and a feature wall. Higher finish and joinery push the per-foot rate up.

Feature wallLighting
02

Bedroom suite

Wardrobes, bed wall, soft lighting and calm materials — joinery is the main cost driver.

WardrobesCalm palette
03

Kitchen

Per foot, usually the priciest room: cabinetry, counters, appliances and services all concentrate here.

CabinetryCounters
04

Office / commercial fit-out

Priced by area and brand requirement — workstations, meeting rooms, reception and services.

By areaBrand-led
⟶ Factors · 03

What changes the price.

  • Finish level — the biggest lever; imported materials and bespoke joinery can multiply the per-foot rate.
  • Scope — full home vs a single room; design-only vs turnkey.
  • Custom vs ready-made — bespoke furniture and millwork cost more than off-the-shelf.
  • Services — new electrical, false ceilings, AC and smart systems add up.
  • Condition — a fresh space is cheaper than stripping out and redoing an existing one.

Want a tailored figure? Tell us the rooms and the look — see our interior design service.

⟶ Questions · 04

Interior cost, answered.

How much does interior design cost in Pakistan?
As a 2026 guide, a design fee (concept, 3D and drawings) is roughly PKR 75–200 per sq ft or PKR 30,000–150,000 per room, while turnkey execution (design plus building the space) runs about PKR 1,500–5,000+ per sq ft depending on the finish.
What is the difference between a design fee and turnkey cost?
A design fee covers the concept, space planning, 3D visuals and drawings only — you execute separately. Turnkey means the studio designs and delivers the finished, furnished space, so it costs more per square foot.
Do interior designers charge per room or per square foot?
Both are common in Pakistan. Smaller projects are often quoted per room; whole-home and commercial projects are usually quoted per square foot of covered area.
How can I reduce interior design cost without it looking cheap?
Get the design and layout right first, mix a few statement pieces with simpler finishes, choose ready-made where it will not be noticed, and approve everything in 3D so there is no costly rework.
Do you offer interior design across Pakistan?
BoxArchStudio is based in Lahore and designs interiors for residential and commercial clients. Tell us about your space and we will scope it for you.
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