Interior Design Cost in Bangladesh: The Complete 2026 Price Guide

Last updated: 27 May 2026 · Written by the Dream Interior BD design team

Interior Design Cost in Bangladesh costs roughly ৳800 to ৳6,000 per square foot in 2026, depending on materials, finish quality, and how much work the space needs. As a rule of thumb, a budget fit-out runs ৳1,000–2,000/sft, a mid-range home is ৳2,000–3,500/sft, and a luxury interior is ৳3,500–6,000+/sft. For a typical 1,000 sft Dhaka apartment, most families spend ৳20–35 lakh for a complete, move-in-ready interior.

Below, we break down every cost — per-square-foot, by room, by space type, and where each taka actually goes.

Interior Design Cost in Bangladesh 2026

Interior design cost per square foot

Per-square-foot pricing is the most common way interior costs are quoted in Bangladesh, because it scales cleanly with the size of your space. The all-in rate covers design, materials, carpentry, civil work, electrical, painting, and project management.

What moves your per-sft number up or down:

• Material grade — local melamine board vs imported BWP plywood and veneer is the single biggest swing.
• Carpentry volume — a kitchen full of cabinets and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes costs far more per sft than an open living room.
• Finish detailing — lacquer polish, wall paneling, and false-ceiling design add up fast.
• Brand of fittings — local vs imported hardware, lights, and sanitaryware.

For a realistic 2026 Dhaka project, budget homes settle around ৳1,200–1,800/sft, mid-range family apartments around ৳2,500–3,000/sft, and luxury interiors anywhere from ৳4,000/sft upward.

Interior design cost by project size

Here is what a complete interior (all rooms, mid-range finish) typically costs by apartment size in Dhaka.

Interior design cost by room

The kitchen is almost always the most expensive space; living/dining is next. A room-by-room guide for a mid-range Dhaka home:

Interior design cost by space type

Flat / apartment interior

The most common project in Dhaka. A standard 2–3 bedroom flat lands in the ৳15–40 lakh range, depending on size and finish. Apartments benefit most from smart storage and space-saving carpentry.

Duplex interior

More area, a connecting staircase, and higher-end expectations push duplexes to ৳40 lakh – 1 crore+. The staircase, double-height living, and extra rooms are the cost drivers.

Office / commercial interior

Usually quoted ৳1,200 – ৳3,500/sft, with more open workstations, partitions, reception, and electrical/networking, and less heavy carpentry. A small startup office (1,500 sft) commonly runs ৳18–45 lakh.

Restaurant/hospitality interior

The widest range of all (৳2,000 – ৳6,000+/sft) because branding, theming, custom seating, false ceilings, and feature lighting drive cost.

Where your money actually goes

A common question: “Why does interior work cost this much?” Here’s where a typical residential budget is spent.

Carpentry being ~40% is why your kitchen and wardrobe choices have the single biggest effect on your final bill.

How designers charge: design fee vs execution cost

Design fee is what you pay for the creative work and drawings. Execution cost is what you pay to actually build it. Three common models in Bangladesh:

1. Per square foot (most common) — design-only fees run ৳50–200/sft; full turnkey is quoted at the all-in per-sft rates above.
2. Percentage of project cost — typically 5–12% of the total build budget for design and supervision.
3. Flat / lump-sum fee — a fixed package for a defined scope, common for single rooms or small flats.

Hourly consulting also exists (roughly ৳1,000–5,000/hour) but is rare for full projects. For most homeowners, a turnkey per-sft package is simplest and safest — one number, one accountable team, no surprise add-ons.

What affects your interior design cost

Pushes cost up ⬆️

• Imported materials, veneer, and lacquer finishes
• High carpentry volume (lots of cabinets, full wardrobes)
• Branded fittings, sanitaryware, and lighting
• Elaborate false ceilings and wall paneling
• Tight timelines; structural/civil changes (moving walls, plumbing)

Brings cost down ⬇️

• Locally sourced board and laminate, keeping the existing layout and plumbing
• Phasing the project room by room
• Open-plan designs with less carpentry
• Choosing impactful-but-simple finishes over heavy detailing

How to budget for your interior project

1. Set a realistic per-sft number. A 1,100 sft flat at mid-range ≈ 1,100 × ৳2,500 = ৳27.5 lakh.
2. Add a 10–15% contingency. Real projects have changes — budget for them up front.
3. Decide your phases. If the full number is too high, start with kitchen + living + master bedroom (~60% of impact).
4. Get an itemised quote — showing material grade, brand, and scope per room — not a one-line price.
5. Confirm what’s included — electrical, false ceiling, painting, and loose furniture, or just carpentry.

Is hiring a professional interior designer worth it?

For anything beyond a single room, yes — and the reason is money, not just looks. A good designer:

• Prevents expensive mistakes. Re-doing a badly planned kitchen costs far more than designing it right once.
• Buys materials better. Established firms get trade pricing you can’t access as an individual.
• Protects your timeline. A managed project finishes on schedule.
• Maximises small spaces. In Dhaka apartments, smart space planning is worth more than expensive finishes.

At Dream Interior BD, we’ve delivered 250+ residential and commercial interiors across Gulshan, Banani, Bashundhara, Baridhara, and Mirpur since 2000 — including full 3-bedroom apartments completed in as little as 30 days, on budget. Every project starts with a transparent, itemised quote so you know exactly where your money goes.

Get an exact quote for your space

Per-sft estimates are a starting point — your real cost depends on your layout, materials, and finish. Share your floor plan, and we’ll send back a transparent, itemised quote within 48 hours. No obligation, no hidden add-ons.

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