You've taken possession of a 2BHK in Sector 78, 93, or one of the Greater Noida townships. The walls are bare, the kitchen is shell-only, and you have 30 days to start moving in. This guide is for first-timers — what to spend on, what to delay, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Total interior budget — how to think about it
For a 2BHK in Noida, plan ₹5.5 – 8 lakhs all-in for a comfortable mid-range fit-out. Spend the bulk on kitchen and wardrobes (these are the daily-use, high-stress areas), and economise on living-room decor (you'll keep tweaking it for years anyway).
- Kitchen: 35 – 40% of budget. Where Hafele hardware pays back.
- Wardrobes (2 bedrooms): 20 – 25%.
- False ceiling + electrical: 10 – 12%.
- Living room (sofa, TV unit, console): 12 – 15%.
- Paint + accent walls: 5 – 8%.
- Curtains, decor, plants: 5 – 8% (delay this — buy as you live in the home).
Do these first
- Modular kitchen — get the full spec right the first time. Retrofits cost 1.5x.
- Wardrobes — the inside layout matters more than the outside finish. Plan shelves around what you actually own.
- False ceiling — get the electrical layout and cove lighting in before you paint.
- Paint — go neutral, layer accent walls later as you live in the space.
Delay these (without guilt)
- Living-room TV unit — your daily routine will shape what you actually need. Buy after 6 months.
- Dining set — same logic. Live with a temporary table for a few months.
- Decor + plants — buy as you find pieces you love, not as a planned shopping spree.
- Smart home upgrades — let the actual habits emerge first.