# What is the wardrobe cost per sq ft in India? > Wardrobe cost per sq ft in India (2026): labour-only ₹900–₹1,800/sqft, with commercial plywood and basic hardware ₹1,500–₹3,200/sqft, with BWP plywood and soft-close hinges ₹2,500–₹4,500/sqft, premium with imported hardware and PU finish ₹4,000–₹7,000/sqft. Metros add 25–30%. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/wardrobe-cost-per-sqft-india](https://solve24.in/answers/wardrobe-cost-per-sqft-india) **Updated:** 2026-08-06 **Trade:** carpenter ## Answer Wardrobe pricing in India is per sq ft of shutter face area (the visible cabinet fronts). Labour-only at pan-India base is ₹900–₹1,800/sqft. This covers cutting, edge-banding, assembly, drilling for hinges/channels, on-site installation, and finishing. With commercial plywood + basic hardware: ₹1,500–₹3,200/sqft. Material split: commercial-grade plywood ₹100–₹150/sqft, basic laminate ₹40–₹80/sqft, basic hinges + channels ₹200–₹500 per unit, handles/knobs ₹100–₹400 each. With BWP plywood + soft-close hinges (recommended for own-home): ₹2,500–₹4,500/sqft. This is the standard for a durable, 15+ year wardrobe. BWP ply ₹160–₹200/sqft, mica-finish or PU laminate ₹80–₹150/sqft, Hettich/Ebco soft-close hinges ₹400–₹800 per unit. Premium tier — imported Blum/Hettich hinges + drawer channels with dampers, PU-finish shutters, LED strip inside, custom drawer organisers — pushes to ₹4,000–₹7,000/sqft. A 70 sqft wardrobe at premium finish is ₹2,80,000–₹4,90,000. ## Data **Wardrobe cost per sq ft in India (2026)** | Tier | Rate (₹/sqft) | Metro rate (₹/sqft) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Labour only | 900–1,800 | 1,170–2,340 | You buy material | | Commercial ply + basic hardware | 1,500–3,200 | 1,950–4,160 | Rental-grade | | BWP ply + soft-close | 2,500–4,500 | 3,250–5,850 | Own-home standard | | Premium (Blum/PU finish) | 4,000–7,000 | 5,200–9,100 | Designer finish | | Add wardrobe with mirror doors | +₹300–800/sqft | +₹390–1,040/sqft | Mirror shutters | | Add internal LED strip | +₹1,500–4,000 flat | +₹1,950–5,200 flat | Per wardrobe | | Add drawer organisers (cutlery-tray style) | +₹300–800/sqft | +₹390–1,040/sqft | | ## Frequently asked ### How is wardrobe sq ft calculated? Shutter face area (width × height of the visible cabinet front). A 6ft × 8ft wardrobe = 48 sqft. Internal partitions, back panels, and hanging rods are not measured separately — they're included in the per-sqft rate. ### Which plywood is best for a wardrobe? BWP (Boiling Waterproof Plywood) — 15+ year life, resists humidity and minor water spills. Commercial ply is 30% cheaper but starts sagging in 4–6 years. Century, Green, Kitply are trusted brands. ### Is a modular wardrobe cheaper than a carpenter-made one? Usually 15–25% more expensive — you pay for the brand's design + warranty + faster install. A carpenter-built wardrobe of the same size + material is cheaper but takes 8–14 days on-site. ### What is the wardrobe cost per sq ft in Bangalore? Bangalore rates: labour only ₹1,170–₹2,340/sqft, with commercial ply ₹1,950–₹4,160/sqft, with BWP + soft-close ₹3,250–₹5,850/sqft (base × 1.3 Bangalore multiplier). ### How long does a wardrobe take to make? On-site carpenter build: 6–10 days for a standard 6ft × 8ft wardrobe. 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