Category 5 — Design DevelopmentBased on Studio Matrix Ultra Material Palette Builder

Material Palette Builder

Translate moodboard decisions into specification-ready, city-adjusted, execution-ready material selections. IS codes, Good/Better/Best tiering, live budget dashboard.

Total Budget

₹25,00,000

Material Estimate

₹65,099

Variance

₹21,84,901

Items

Approved

0 / 12

City Mult.

×1.000 (Bengaluru)

Project Information

Project Name

Client Name

Target Handover

City

Property Type

BHK / Size

Project Scope

Design Style

Total Interior Budget (₹)

Contingency %

Derived Controls

City Multiplier

×1.000 vs Bengaluru base

City Mid-range Benchmark

₹2,700 / sq ft

Contingency Reserve

₹2,50,000

Working Budget excl. Contingency

₹22,50,000

Style Palette Note

Urban calm with richer warmth

Recommended Lighting

2700–3000K warm

Style Palette Preview — Warm Minimal

Urban calm with richer warmth

Base Palette

Warm white · greige · taupe · mocha

Wood Tone

Walnut / warm oak

Metal Finish

Matte black / brushed bronze

Countertop / Stone

Soft veined quartz

Fabric Direction

Boucle, textured linen, quiet tonal layers

Lighting

2700–3000K warm

Sources: Studio Matrix Ultra Material Palette Builder System · Material Palette Builder Sheet (Design Development Toolkit) · IS 303, IS 710, IS 1659, IS 2046, IS 1328, IS 12406, IS 12823, IS 2095, IS 15622, IS 15489, IS 5411, IS 2553, IS 694, IS 15778 (Bureau of Indian Standards) · City rate benchmarks: 2026 Indian metro cost reference guide

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