Getting the keys to a new flat in Bangalore is the best moment to plan interiors, but only if you do things in the right order: check the flat before you accept it, learn the society’s interior rules, plan electrical, AC and plumbing points before any carpentry, then build. Design usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, and execution about 45 working days for a 2BHK or 60 to 75 working days for a 3BHK. This checklist walks you through each step.
The Timeline at a Glance
| Stage | When | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Before handover | The last few weeks before you get the keys | Get the floor plan and electrical layout from the builder, ask for the society’s interior rules, and start the design. |
| Handover inspection | The day you get the keys | Walk the flat, list every defect in writing and get the builder to fix it before interior work starts. |
| Design and 3D | 3 to 5 weeks | Room-by-room layouts, 3D designs, materials and an itemised quote. |
| Society permission | During design | Interior approval, refundable deposit, working hours and lift booking. |
| Execution | About 45 working days (2BHK), 60 to 75 working days (3BHK) | Civil and electrical changes first, then false ceiling, carpentry, painting and finishing. |
| Move-in buffer | 10 to 12 working days | Deep cleaning, final fixes and appliance installation before you move in. |
Before You Get the Keys
- Ask the builder for drawings. The floor plan with dimensions, the electrical layout and the plumbing points save days of measuring later.
- Ask the society for its interior rules. Working hours, the refundable deposit, how materials go up in the lift and where debris goes.
- Start the design early. If the 3D design is ready by handover, execution can begin as soon as the society allows work.
- Fix your budget range. Decide between woodwork only and a complete home so the design is drawn to a realistic number.
Handover Day: What to Check Before You Accept the Flat
Anything you miss now ends up behind a new wardrobe or under a false ceiling, where it is far harder and costlier to fix. Take a printed copy of this list:
| Area | What to check |
|---|---|
| Walls and ceilings | Cracks, damp patches, uneven plaster and paint marks, especially on walls shared with bathrooms. |
| Bathrooms and balconies | Run water for a while and check that it drains properly, with no leaks into the room below or the next room. |
| Floor tiles | Tap tiles for a hollow sound, and look for chips, uneven joints and slopes in the wrong direction. |
| Doors and windows | Every door and window opens, closes and locks smoothly; glass has no cracks; sliding windows run freely. |
| Electrical | Every switch and socket works, the distribution board is labelled, and there are enough points for AC, geyser and kitchen appliances. |
| Plumbing | Water pressure in every tap, hot and cold lines where promised, no leaks under sinks. |
| Measurements | Room sizes match the floor plan, since wardrobes and the kitchen are designed to these numbers. |
| Paperwork | Every defect written down, signed by the builder’s team, with a date for the fix. |
When you work with Skyline Spaces, we walk the flat with you at handover, so defects go back to the builder rather than into your interior budget.
Society Rules to Ask About Before Work Starts
- Interior approval: many communities need a form or drawings before work starts.
- Refundable deposit: how much, and what is deducted if common areas are damaged.
- Working hours: most societies allow noisy work only at fixed times and not on Sundays or holidays.
- Lift and materials: which lift to use, when, and whether it must be padded.
- Debris: where it goes and how often it must be cleared.
- Worker passes: how entry is managed for carpenters, electricians and painters.
Plan These Before Any Carpentry
New flats give you a rare chance to put every point exactly where you need it. Decide these from the 3D design, before a single cabinet is built:
- Electrical points for bedside lamps, the TV wall, the study desk and kitchen appliances.
- AC points and drain lines for every room you plan to cool, including the living room.
- Kitchen plumbing and the chimney duct, which decide where the sink and hob can go. See our modular kitchen service and kitchen cost guide.
- False ceiling to hide wiring and AC pipes, and to place lighting where furniture will actually be.
- Geyser, washing machine and water purifier points.
- Wardrobe and loft sizes drawn to the measured walls. See our wardrobe service.
- Internet and TV points where the router and TV will sit.
What New Flat Interiors Cost in Bangalore
These are our complete-home packages for new flats:
- Skyline Essentials: 2BHK ₹5 to 7 lakhs, 3BHK ₹10 to 20 lakhs
- Skyline Signature: 2BHK ₹7 to 10 lakhs, 3BHK ₹20 to 30 lakhs
- Skyline Luxury: 2BHK ₹10 to 15 lakhs; 3BHK, 4+ BHK homes, villas and penthouses from ₹30 lakhs
- Skyline Edge (woodwork only): modular kitchen, TV unit, wardrobes and lofts, 2BHK from ₹3.49 lakhs, 3BHK from ₹5.5 lakhs
All figures exclude 18% GST. For a figure for your own flat, try our interior cost calculator, or see the room-by-room breakdowns in our 2BHK cost guide and 3BHK cost guide.
Mistakes New Flat Owners Make
- Building wardrobes against a damp wall. Check walls next to bathrooms and balconies first; a leak behind new woodwork ruins it.
- Ordering furniture before measuring. Builder plans and actual walls often differ by a few inches.
- Using the wrong board near water. Kitchens and anything near a sink need BWP plywood. Our board guide explains why.
- No buffer before moving in. Leave 10 to 12 working days between finishing and your move-in date.
- Paying everything upfront. Payments should follow progress. Our questions to ask an interior designer guide covers what to agree before you sign.
Moving into a new tower in North Bangalore? See our page for interior designers in HBR Layout, Hebbal and Hennur, or how our turnkey process handles everything from design to handover.
Quick Answers
When should I start interior design for a new flat in Bangalore?
Start the design in the last few weeks before handover if you can. Design usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, so finishing it before you get the keys lets execution begin as soon as the society allows work, instead of the flat sitting empty while drawings are made.
What should I check when the builder hands over my flat?
Check walls and ceilings for cracks and damp patches, run water in bathrooms and balconies to look for leaks, tap floor tiles for hollow spots, open and close every door and window, test every electrical point and the distribution board, and compare room sizes with the floor plan. List every defect in writing and get the builder to sign it before interior work starts.
How long do interiors take after handover?
Design usually takes 3 to 5 weeks. Once the design is signed off, execution takes about 45 working days for a 2BHK and 60 to 75 working days for a 3BHK. If you have a fixed move-in date, keep a buffer of 10 to 12 working days.
Do I need the society’s permission to start interior work?
In most gated communities, yes. Ask the facility office for their interior work rules before you start: working hours, the refundable deposit, lift use for materials, debris removal and entry passes for workers. Your interior team should plan the schedule around these from day one.
How much do interiors cost for a new 2BHK or 3BHK flat in Bangalore?
With Skyline Spaces, a complete 2BHK costs ₹5 to 7 lakhs with Skyline Essentials, ₹7 to 10 lakhs with Skyline Signature and ₹10 to 15 lakhs with Skyline Luxury. A 3BHK costs ₹10 to 20 lakhs, ₹20 to 30 lakhs or ₹30 lakhs+ on the same packages. Woodwork only starts at ₹3.49 lakhs for a 2BHK and ₹5.5 lakhs for a 3BHK. All figures exclude 18% GST.
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