Modular kitchen cost in Bangalore (2026): what decides the price

Ask five interior firms what a modular kitchen costs and you will hear five numbers. The honest answer is that the price depends on four things: how much cabinet you need, what it is made of, what goes on the front, and what goes inside. Once you understand those four, you can read any quote, including ours.

How modular kitchens are priced

Most firms in Bangalore price a kitchen per square foot of cabinet, not per square foot of floor. A cabinet's square footage is roughly its length times its height. A 10-foot run of base cabinets is about 28 sq ft of furniture; the same length of wall cabinets with a loft is about 39 sq ft.

Decorguys works in three packages, priced per square foot of furniture:

Worked examples

These use the same numbers as our interior cost calculator. They cover the cabinets; the countertop, appliances and sink are added on top.

Your own kitchen will differ with its sizes, tall units and accessories. Upload your builder's floor plan and see your whole home priced in all three packages in a few minutes.

1. The cabinet box: plywood or HDHMR

The box (carcass) is what lasts or fails. In Bangalore kitchens, the area under the sink and around the hob sees water every day. That is why we build every cabinet in 18 mm Greenply Ecotec plywood: BWP (boiling water proof) grade in kitchens and other wet areas, MR (moisture resistant) grade in dry areas. Our guide on BWP vs MR plywood vs HDHMR explains the difference.

Cheaper kitchens often use particle board or MR ply everywhere. It saves money on day one and costs you a swollen sink cabinet in year three.

2. The shutters: the finish you see

Shutters are the biggest swing in price. Laminate is the most practical and affordable; acrylic and PU paint give a high-gloss or seamless look at a higher cost; fluted, grooved and veneer finishes sit in between or above depending on the design. Our shutters are 18 mm HDHMR with 1 mm decorative laminate outside and 0.8 mm laminate inside, edged with 2 mm PVC edge banding. See our kitchen finishes guide for how each one looks and ages.

You can mix finishes to manage the budget: a premium finish on the wall units you see, laminate on the base units that take daily knocks.

3. The hardware: hinges, channels and lifts

Soft-close hinges and drawer channels are what you touch thousands of times a year. We use Hettich as standard. Lift-up mechanisms for wall units, tall pull-outs and corner solutions add cost but save a lot of bending and reaching.

4. The inside: baskets and accessories

Cutlery trays, plate racks, tall units, corner carousels, wicker or tandem baskets: each adds convenience and cost. Our Luxury package includes our premium collection of cutlery trays, storage racks and accessories. Plan storage first, then choose accessories for the drawers you will actually use daily.

What else to budget for

• Countertop: granite, quartz or engineered stone, priced by the running foot
• Appliances: chimney, hob, built-in oven or microwave, dishwasher
• Sink and tap, and plumbing changes if the sink moves
• Electrical points for appliances and under-cabinet lighting
• Tiles or a backsplash, if not already done by the builder

How to read a kitchen quote

• Does it list every cabinet with its size, or just a lump sum?
• Is the board grade written down (BWP, MR or HDHMR, and thickness)?
• Are the hardware brands named?
• Is installation included, and what is the timeline?
• What does the warranty cover, and for how long?

Every Decorguys quote is itemised, inclusive of GST, and valid for one week. Our woodwork carries a 15-year warranty against manufacturing defects, with lifetime service support.

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a modular kitchen per square foot in Bangalore?

At Decorguys, Rs 1,430 to 1,540 per square foot of cabinet for Essentials, Rs 2,040 to 2,150 for Custom and Rs 3,800 to 5,500 for Luxury, including GST. Rates across Bangalore vary widely with materials and hardware, so compare what is included, not just the rate.

How much does an L-shaped modular kitchen cost?

A typical 10 ft + 8 ft L-shaped kitchen is about 123 sq ft of cabinets: around Rs 1.8 to 1.9 lakh in Essentials, Rs 2.5 to 2.6 lakh in Custom and Rs 4.7 to 6.8 lakh in Luxury, before countertop and appliances.

Is a modular kitchen better than a carpenter-made kitchen?

Factory-made cabinets are cut and edge-banded by machine, so joints are tighter and edges are sealed against moisture. That is why they last longer and carry a longer warranty.

How long does a modular kitchen take?

Most Decorguys homes are handed over within 45 working days of design sign-off. Because cabinets are made in our factory, fitting at your home takes days rather than weeks.