A TV unit can be a simple floating cabinet or a full-wall feature with panelling, storage and lighting, so the price varies widely. This guide gives a typical published range and explains what moves the cost, so you can set a realistic budget and compare quotes properly.

TV unit cost concept in a contemporary living room
A contemporary living room. Concept visual for illustration, not a photograph of a completed ModScale home.

Typical published range

Housiey’s 2026 interior budgeting guide lists a TV unit at about ₹30,000 to ₹70,000 as a national average for a living room. A full-wall unit with panelling, veneer or stone finishes and integrated lighting can cost well above that. Treat the range as a starting point, not a quote.

What drives TV unit cost

  • Size: a full-wall unit can be several times the cost of a single base cabinet.
  • Board: we use BWP plywood; lower grades cost less but last less. See plywood grades.
  • Finish: laminate is the most economical; acrylic, PU, veneer and stone cost more. See PU vs acrylic vs laminate and veneer vs laminate.
  • Panelling: fluted panels, metal inlays or stone cladding behind the TV add materials and labour.
  • Storage and display: drawers, glass display units and open shelves.
  • Lighting: profile lights, cove strips and back-lighting, plus the wiring for them.
  • Hardware: soft-close hinges, push-to-open fittings and drawer channels.

Ways to control the cost

  • Keep the full-height feature to the TV area and use a simpler finish on the rest of the wall.
  • Use laminate for carcasses and a premium finish only on the visible feature.
  • Plan cable routing and sockets early to avoid rework.

Design ideas in TV unit design ideas and wall panelling for the living room. For a whole-home estimate, try our interior cost calculator.

Related design guides: modern TV unit design, TV unit for bedroom and corner TV unit design.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a TV unit cost in India?

Published national averages put a TV unit at about ₹30,000 to ₹70,000; full-wall units with panelling, premium finishes and lighting cost more.

What makes a TV unit expensive?

Size, premium finishes such as veneer, PU or stone, wall panelling, integrated lighting and the amount of storage.

Is a wall-mounted TV unit cheaper?

A simple floating cabinet with the TV wall-mounted is usually the most economical option, because it uses less material than a full-wall unit.

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