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Luxury Interior Design
in Pune
Italian stone, bespoke joinery, smart lighting, international sourcing — specified in detail before a single vendor is appointed.
Quick answer:
Luxury interior design in Pune costs ₹3,500–₹6,000 per sq ft at luxury tier and ₹6,000–₹15,000+ per sq ft at ultra-luxury, including bespoke joinery, imported materials, and smart home integration. Aura Foundry brings a Dubai and UAE luxury residential portfolio to Pune — the same material specification process, joinery drawings, and international sourcing. Reviewed by Ali Asgar Shabbir, Principal Designer. Last updated October 2026.
Luxury Interior Design Cost in Pune — 2026
| Tier | Rate | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Premium tier | ₹2,500–₹3,500/sq ft | Indian marble, Hettich/Blum hardware, modular kitchen, quality false ceiling, feature wall. Good-quality finishes throughout. |
| Luxury tier | ₹3,500–₹6,000/sq ft | Imported stone, bespoke joinery drawings, smart lighting circuits, European hardware, custom upholstery, 3D for every room. |
| Ultra-luxury tier | ₹6,000–₹15,000+/sq ft | Italian Calacatta or Statuario marble, SieMatic or Bulthaup kitchen, Lutron/Crestron automation, bespoke furniture, international art sourcing. |
Rates are per sq ft for Design + Execution. Design-only fee: ₹5L–₹12L depending on project scope. Pune market rates, October 2026.
What Separates Luxury from Premium
The difference is not a larger budget spent on the same decisions. It is a different set of decisions, made in a different sequence, with a different level of specification.
Material Palette — Where the Budget Goes
Luxury interior design in Pune is defined primarily by material choice. The gap between a ₹2,500/sq ft project and a ₹6,000/sq ft project is largely materials: Italian marble vs Indian marble, solid brass vs zinc alloy hardware, fabric-covered wall panels vs painted walls, hand-knotted rugs vs machine-made. We specify every material by origin, finish, and grade — not by brand name alone. A clear material specification is the most important document in any luxury project.
Bespoke Joinery — The Signature of a Well-Designed Home
In a luxury project, every wardrobe, kitchen, TV wall, and storage unit is custom-designed and custom-built — not a modular catalogue product with minor modifications. We produce detailed joinery drawings specifying internal layouts, grain direction, edge banding, hardware placement, and finish specification for every piece. HDHMR or solid wood core with lacquer, veneer, or stone-faced doors is standard. The joinery drawings are issued to the fabricator and reviewed on-site at each stage.
Lighting Design — Six Circuits Minimum
A luxury room has at minimum six lighting circuits: ambient (general overhead), task (work or kitchen counter), accent (artwork or display illumination), perimeter (cove or wall wash), feature (a statement chandelier or pendant), and human-centric (a colour-temperature-adjustable circuit in the master bedroom or dining room). We design the lighting plan before the false ceiling is drawn — adding a cove lighting channel after the ceiling is built is expensive and rarely successful.
Smart Home Integration — Wire First, Automate Later
Automated lighting scenes, motorised blinds, a whole-home audio system, and temperature control are specified in the design stage and wired during the civil phase. Retrofitting smart systems after execution costs 3–4 times as much and requires breaking into walls and ceilings. We specify Lutron, Crestron, or equivalent systems based on project scale and brief. The wiring conduit and switch box positions are determined in the electrical plan, not on-site.
Art and Object Integration
In a luxury project, art placement is part of the design brief rather than a decision made after handover. We identify art wall dimensions, wall preparation (French cleats or museum-grade hanging systems), and lighting angles for each piece during the design phase. An unlit artwork in a luxury living room is a missed opportunity. For clients commissioning or acquiring new art, we can coordinate with galleries in Pune and Mumbai.
International Sourcing — What It Actually Means
International sourcing in Pune means specifying Italian stone through authorised importers, European kitchen hardware (Blum Legrabox, SieMatic, Bulthaup), and fabric from mills in Germany, Italy, or the UK. Lead times are 8–16 weeks from order to delivery. We identify which items genuinely require international sourcing vs which have equivalent local options — the distinction significantly affects both budget and timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does luxury interior design cost in Pune?+
Luxury interior design in Pune costs ₹3,500–₹6,000 per sq ft for Design + Execution at luxury tier, and ₹6,000–₹15,000+ per sq ft for ultra-luxury with bespoke furniture and international materials. A 2,000 sq ft 3 BHK at luxury tier typically ranges from ₹70L to ₹1.2Cr. The design fee for a luxury project is ₹5L–₹12L depending on scope and project size.
Does Aura Foundry have experience with luxury projects?+
Yes. Ali Asgar Shabbir has designed luxury residential interiors in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and the UAE — including projects in Arabian Ranches, Palm Jumeirah, and premium residential towers. The same material specification process, bespoke joinery drawings, and international sourcing approach used in those projects is applied to Pune projects at the appropriate scale and budget. See the full portfolio at /interiors.
How long does a luxury interior project in Pune take?+
Design phase: 4–6 weeks for a luxury project, including bespoke joinery drawings, lighting design, and full material specification. Execution: 24–36 weeks. International material lead times (8–16 weeks) run parallel to civil and false ceiling work. The critical path is typically bespoke joinery fabrication. Total from first call to handover: 30–42 weeks for a typical luxury 3 or 4 BHK.
Do you offer design-only for luxury projects?+
Yes. The Full Design Package for a luxury project covers detailed AutoCAD plans, 3D renders for every room, a complete material specification with source and grade, a bespoke joinery drawing set, a lighting plan with circuit layout, and a full bill of quantities. This is sufficient to brief your own contractors. Design fee for a luxury project is ₹5L–₹12L depending on project size.
Planning a luxury project in Pune?
Share your floor plan and brief on WhatsApp. Ali Asgar will visit the property, review the space, and present a design direction — no charge for the initial consultation.