Chennai has an active market for low-budget interiors, especially in the apartment blocks of the southern suburbs, where firms publish fixed packages for 1, 2 and 3 BHK flats. This page lists six such firms and explains what a low budget can and cannot cover. For firms of every kind, see the top 10 interior designers in Chennai.
Low budget interior designers in Chennai at a glance
| # | Firm | Location | Work it takes on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Budget Interiors | Chitlapakkam | Apartments, modular kitchens, wardrobes |
| 2 | D2M Interior | Pallikaranai | 2 BHK and 3 BHK homes, modular kitchens |
| 3 | Irish Interiors | Medavakkam | 1–3 BHK packages, modular kitchens, wardrobes |
| 4 | Makan Interio | Chennai | Apartments, modular kitchens |
| 5 | Saha Interiors | Chennai | 1–3 BHK packages, modular kitchens |
| 6 | Zenith Interior | Chennai | Apartments, modular kitchens |
Each firm has a studio, office or showroom in or near Chennai with a published address or locality, its own website showing completed work, and takes on the kind of project this page covers. Firms are listed alphabetically; the order is not a ranking. We do not quote prices for the firms named here: ask each one for an itemised quotation and compare it with your own estimate from our interior cost calculator.
Every firm here works on apartments, and most offer fixed packages.
No firm paid to appear on this page. Links to firms are marked nofollow. Details are taken from each firm's own published information; confirm the address and scope with the firm before you visit or sign anything. Last checked 7 Oct 2026.
The six firms
Budget Interiors
Chitlapakkam firm working across the city, offering free 3D designs before work starts.
- Address
- 164/9, Mangalam Colony, 4th Avenue, Nazeeb Avenue, Chitlapakkam, Chennai 600064 Map
- Work
- Apartments, modular kitchens, wardrobes
D2M Interior
Pallikaranai firm working on 2 and 3 BHK apartments in the southern suburbs.
- Address
- Plot No. 48, S1, Second Floor, Sri Hari Flat, Venkateshwara Nagar, Pallikaranai, Chennai 600100 Map
- Work
- 2 BHK and 3 BHK homes, modular kitchens
Irish Interiors
Medavakkam firm with published 1, 2 and 3 BHK packages.
- Address
- No. 1/191, 1st Floor, Velachery Road, Santhosapuram, Medavakkam, Chennai Map
- Work
- 1–3 BHK packages, modular kitchens, wardrobes
Makan Interio
Firm covering Velachery, T. Nagar, Anna Nagar, OMR, ECR and Sholinganallur.
- Location
- Chennai Map
- Work
- Apartments, modular kitchens
Saha Interiors
Package-based firm with BHK packages for Chennai apartments.
- Location
- Chennai Map
- Work
- 1–3 BHK packages, modular kitchens
Zenith Interior
Interior firm for Chennai apartments, with modular kitchens and wardrobes.
- Location
- Chennai Map
- Work
- Apartments, modular kitchens
What a low budget covers in Chennai
Entry-level packages usually cover the essentials only: a modular kitchen, two wardrobes and a TV unit in laminate on plywood or HDHMR. A living-room false ceiling, painting, lighting and curtains are usually extra.
Every home is different, so we do not publish price bands for the firms on this page. Use our interior cost calculator to build an itemised estimate for your rooms in Chennai, with the exact board, finish and fittings, then ask each firm to quote the same list. Comparing line by line shows where quotations really differ.
The 1 BHK and 2 BHK cost guides show the room-by-room split.
Read a package before you compare prices
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Board grade by name (BWP, BWR, HDHMR) | Cheaper packages may use particle board, which swells in Chennai's humidity |
| Anti-termite treatment | Termites are common in the city; ask for treated boards |
| Wardrobe and kitchen sizes included | Anything larger is charged extra, often at a higher rate |
| Hardware brand for hinges and channels | Unbranded fittings fail first and cost the most to replace |
| Exclusions | Electrical work, painting, ceilings and countertops are often outside the price |
| Payment stages and timeline | Avoid paying most of the amount before production starts |
The HDHMR vs plywood comparison and the particle board guide explain why board choice matters more than shutter finish on a tight budget.
How to stretch a low budget
- Phase the work. Do the kitchen and wardrobes first, then the TV wall, false ceiling and decor once you have moved in.
- Keep the builder's fittings where they work: flooring, bathroom tiles and lights can often stay.
- Choose laminate over acrylic or PU; it is tougher and cheaper. See acrylic vs laminate.
- Get three quotes on the same scope. Our interior cost calculator gives a benchmark before you call.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the low budget interior designers in Chennai?
On this page: Irish Interiors (Medavakkam), D2M Interior (Pallikaranai), Budget Interiors (Chitlapakkam), Makan Interio, Saha Interiors and Zenith Interior. They are listed alphabetically, not ranked.
What is the lowest cost for 2 BHK interiors in Chennai?
It depends on the scope and the board, finish and fittings. Packages often cover only a kitchen, two wardrobes and a TV unit, so price your own list in our interior cost calculator and check what each package leaves out.
Are interior packages in Chennai worth it?
They can be good value if the package names the board, laminate and hardware brands, lists the sizes included and states what is excluded. Compare at least three on the same scope.
Which material should I not compromise on in Chennai?
Board near water. Use BWP plywood for kitchen base units and vanities, with anti-termite treatment, because Chennai is humid all year.