Ask three Hyderabad vendors what curtains for a 2BHK should cost and you will get three numbers that differ by tens of thousands of rupees. The confusion is rarely dishonesty — it is that "curtains" can mean anything from a thin readymade panel on a basic rod to a motorised, double-layered, floor-to-ceiling drape. This guide breaks down what actually drives the bill in 2026, with realistic budgets for a Kondapur flat and a Kokapet villa.
The Four Things That Decide Your Curtain Bill
- Fabric and GSM. Fabric is usually half the cost or more. A light 180 GSM polyester and a 350 GSM triple-weave blackout can differ by several hundred rupees per metre — and a wide window swallows 8–12 metres once fullness is added. Heavier fabric also drapes and lasts better, which is why blackout curtains sit a tier above plain eyelets.
- Fullness and pleating. A flat curtain uses roughly 1.5 times the window width; a rich, gathered look uses 2 to 2.5 times. Pinch pleat and ripple-fold styles need more fabric and more stitching time than simple eyelets, so the same window can vary 30–50% on pleating choice alone.
- Track versus rod. A basic metal rod costs a few hundred rupees; a smooth-glide channel track, a double track for layering, or a bent bay-window track costs more. Hardware is the line item most quotes hide, so always ask for it separately.
- Motorisation. Adding a motor and smart control is the single biggest jump — typically more than the curtain itself. We cover this in detail in our motorised curtains guide.
Per-Window Starting Prices in Hyderabad
- Eyelet curtains — from ₹1,500 per window
- Sheer curtains — from ₹1,800 per window
- Blackout curtains — from ₹2,500 per window
- Roman blinds — from ₹3,500 per window
These are honest starting points for a standard-sized window, including fabric, stitching and installation. Wider windows, premium fabrics and layering push the number up from there — which is exactly what the room-by-room budgets below account for.
A 2BHK in Kondapur vs a 4BHK Villa in Kokapet
Two real-world scenarios we see every week: a compact IT-corridor apartment and a large villa with floor-to-ceiling glass. The windows are simply not the same job.
Sample budget: 2BHK apartment, Kondapur
| Room | Typical treatment | Sensible budget |
|---|---|---|
| Living room + balcony slider | Eyelet drapes with a sheer layer | ₹3,300–6,000 |
| Master bedroom | Blackout pair | ₹2,500–4,500 |
| Second bedroom | Eyelet or blackout | ₹1,500–3,500 |
| Kitchen window | Roman blind | ₹3,500–5,000 |
| Whole home | — | ₹11,000–19,000 |
Sample budget: 4BHK villa, Kokapet
| Room | Typical treatment | Sensible budget |
|---|---|---|
| Double-height living room | Floor-to-ceiling drapes + sheers | ₹12,000–30,000 |
| Four bedrooms | Blackout + sheer layering | ₹4,300–8,000 per room |
| Home theatre / den | 350+ GSM blackout | ₹6,000–12,000 |
| Study and guest room | Roman blinds | ₹3,500–7,000 |
| Whole home | — | ₹40,000–85,000 |
The villa total covers only the rooms listed — most Kokapet and Narsingi villas add balcony doors, stairwell glass and utility windows on top, and a fully motorised home moves into a different bracket altogether. Treat these as planning ranges, not quotes: the exact figure depends on your window widths and fabric picks.
Hidden Costs to Ask About Before You Sign
A low headline quote often grows on the invoice. Five questions that keep vendors honest:
- Is the track or rod included? Hardware and brackets can add ₹500–2,000 per window if billed separately.
- Is lining extra? Some quotes show unlined fabric and add lining charges after you commit.
- Is GST in the number? An 18% surprise on a whole-home order is not small.
- Who removes the old curtains and hardware? Dismantling and wall patching are sometimes chargeable.
- Are repeat measurement visits free? If your site is not ready, a second visit should not cost you.
When Premium Fabric Is Actually Worth It
Spend up where the fabric works hardest: the west-facing living room wall that takes brutal afternoon sun (cheap fabric fades in a couple of summers), the master bedroom where blackout density decides your sleep, and any wide window where drape quality is the first thing guests see. Save on guest rooms, utility areas and rental homes, where a neat eyelet at ₹1,500 does the job perfectly well. A useful rule from 26 years of fitting Hyderabad homes: buy the best fabric for the two windows you look at every day, and be sensible everywhere else.
Get an Exact Number Without Stepping Out
Browse fabrics and styles on our shop page, then book a free home visit. We bring 250+ samples to your door anywhere in Hyderabad, measure every window properly, and give you a written room-by-room quote on the spot — with hardware, lining and GST already in it. No surprises on the invoice, which is how KH Home Furnishings has kept customers since 1998.