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// Merged with DB-backed `city.faqs` from the API. Sourced from Google PAA
// (People Also Ask) hits captured 2026-05-24 for "interior designers in
// hyderabad" — questions Google has already surfaced AI Overview answers for
// but where no Hyderabad-specific publisher owns the citation slot.
//
// Each answer is ~50–80 words, declarative, self-contained — the citation
// window AI Overviews / Perplexity / ChatGPT search extract from.
//
// Rupee figures and timelines come from costs.ts, the same rows the hub's cost
// table prints, so an answer can never disagree with the table above it.
import {
HYDERABAD_TURNKEY_PER_SQFT as TURNKEY,
PACKAGE_INCLUDES,
PACKAGE_SCOPE,
hyderabadCost,
} from "./costs";
const [bhk1, bhk2, bhk3, bhk4] = ["1BHK", "2BHK", "3BHK", "4BHK"].map((t) => {
const row = hyderabadCost(t);
Iif (!row) throw new Error(`costs.ts has no ${t} row`);
return row;
});
export interface FaqItem {
question: string;
answer: string;
}
export const HYDERABAD_SUPPLEMENTAL_FAQS: FaqItem[] = [
{
question: "How much does interior design cost in Hyderabad?",
answer: `A ${PACKAGE_SCOPE} package (${PACKAGE_INCLUDES}) in Hyderabad costs ${bhk1.range} for a 1BHK, ${bhk2.range} for a 2BHK, ${bhk3.range} for a 3BHK and ${bhk4.range} for a 4BHK. Turnkey work that includes civil — ${TURNKEY.civil} — is priced per square foot at ${TURNKEY.range}. Vastu-compliant design adds 5–10%.`,
},
{
question: "Do interior designers in Hyderabad charge a consultation fee?",
answer:
"Most Hyderabad interior designers offer the first consultation free, especially for whole-home projects above ₹4 lakh. For partial-scope work (single room, kitchen-only) or paid design-only services without execution, expect ₹2,000–₹10,000 per session. All quotes on Interioring are free, with no obligation to hire.",
},
{
question: "How long does a 2BHK or 3BHK interior take in Hyderabad?",
answer: `A ${PACKAGE_SCOPE} 2BHK in Hyderabad typically takes ${bhk2.timeline} and a 3BHK ${bhk3.timeline}. Kitchen-only modular projects take 2–4 weeks. Civil work (tiles, painting, plumbing) adds 4–8 weeks if bundled in.`,
},
{
question: "Is there a warranty on interior work in Hyderabad?",
answer:
"Most established Hyderabad interior firms offer 5–10 year warranties on modular work — Livspace, DesignCafe, and DLife each advertise 10-year warranties. Workmanship warranty (carpentry, electrical, plumbing) is typically 1–2 years. Always confirm written warranty terms in the contract before signing. Independent designers may offer shorter or service-only coverage.",
},
{
question: "What's the difference between a modular kitchen and a carpenter kitchen?",
answer:
"Modular kitchens use factory-made cabinets (BWR or marine ply, laminate or acrylic finishes) with standardised hardware (Hettich, Hafele, Blum) — installed in 4–7 days with consistent finish quality. Carpenter kitchens are built on-site from raw materials over 4–6 weeks, allow custom dimensions, and cost 20–30% less but quality varies with the carpenter's skill. Hyderabad mid-range homes mostly choose modular for the finish and warranty.",
},
{
question: "Can I hire an interior designer for just one room?",
answer:
"Yes. Most Hyderabad designers accept single-room projects — modular kitchen alone (₹1.5–₹6 lakh), master bedroom (₹1–₹3 lakh), or living room TV-wall + storage (₹50,000–₹2 lakh). Single-room projects skip the full-home design retainer and are billed on scope. Use Interioring filters to find designers open to small-scope work.",
},
{
question: "Are interior design rates higher in Banjara Hills or Gachibowli?",
answer:
"Yes — Central zone (Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills) and West IT corridor (Gachibowli, HITEC City, Madhapur) typically run 15–25% above the city median due to premium apartment stock, larger flat sizes, higher labour and logistics costs, and homeowner finish expectations. Old City and East zones (Uppal, LB Nagar) are 10–20% below median for equivalent scope.",
},
{
question: "How do I find an interior designer near me in Hyderabad?",
answer:
"Browse Interioring's locality pages — West (Gachibowli, Kondapur, Madhapur, HITEC City), Central (Banjara Hills, Jubilee Hills), East (Uppal, Tarnaka), South (Mehdipatnam, Attapur), North (Secunderabad), or Old City — to find verified designers serving your specific neighborhood. Each profile shows portfolio, project count, and service area; send an inquiry from the designer's profile, or chat with Interioring on WhatsApp.",
},
];
/**
* DB city FAQs that ask a supplemental question in other words. The hub kept
* printing both (21 items, two price sets), so these drop out of the merge.
*/
const SUPERSEDED_API_QUESTIONS = [
"How long does interior design take in Hyderabad?",
"How do I find a good interior designer in Hyderabad?",
"Can I hire a designer for a single room in Hyderabad?",
"How much does a 2BHK interior cost in Hyderabad?",
];
const faqKey = (q: string) => q.trim().toLowerCase();
/** Supplemental FAQs first, then each DB FAQ that asks something new. */
export function mergeHyderabadFaqs(apiFaqs: FaqItem[]): FaqItem[] {
const seen = new Set(
[...HYDERABAD_SUPPLEMENTAL_FAQS.map((f) => f.question), ...SUPERSEDED_API_QUESTIONS].map(faqKey),
);
return [
...HYDERABAD_SUPPLEMENTAL_FAQS,
...apiFaqs.filter((f) => {
const k = faqKey(f.question);
if (seen.has(k)) return false;
seen.add(k);
return true;
}),
];
}
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