Getting the keys to a new flat in Varthur, Sarjapur Road or Whitefield is the start of a second project: the interiors. Done in the right order, a 3 BHK can go from approved design to move-in in about 3 months. Done in the wrong order, it drags on much longer. Here's the checklist we give LivWood clients.
Before possession (2 to 3 months out)
- Get the floor plan and electrical layout from the builder. Note every switch, light and AC point.
- Set your budget range. As a rough guide, 2 BHK from about ₹5–8 lakh, 3 BHK commonly ₹10–16 lakh. See our cost guide.
- Book a design session and finish 2D and 3D design while the tower is completing.
- Choose finishes in person at an experience centre, not from a catalogue.
- Read the society's interior rules: work hours, lift use, debris removal and deposits.
At handover
- Check walls, floors and plumbing for leaks or damp before any joinery goes in.
- Re-measure every room; final walls can differ from the drawing by a few centimetres.
- Test all electrical points and note any you want moved.
- Photograph everything for your records and the builder's snag list.
Execution order
- Civil and electrical changes, if any
- False ceiling and lighting wiring
- Painting (first coat)
- Installing factory-made kitchen, wardrobes and units
- Final paint touch-ups, lights and fittings
- Deep clean, loose furniture and handover
Common mistakes we fix
- Moving electrical points after walls are finished
- Wardrobes that waste the corner in L-shaped rooms
- Buying loose furniture before joinery layouts are final
- Choosing high-gloss everywhere in a rental flat
Want us to run this checklist for your flat? Book a free design session.
FAQ
When should I start interior design for a new flat?
Two to three months before possession. That gives time to finish design and choose finishes, so factory manufacturing can start as soon as you get the keys.
How long do interiors take after possession?
About one month per bedroom from design approval: a 2 BHK takes about 2 months and a 3 BHK about 3 months, assuming no major civil changes.