Free Tool · Zamai Property Partners
Build Your Dream Home
Design your perfect Pakistani home in 60 seconds. Choose plot size, storeys, layout, style, outdoor features, and finishes, watch your house come to life, get a complete cost estimate, and find a real plot to make it happen.
How to use this dream home configurator
- Pick your plot size and storeys — the foundation of your build.
- Choose your layout — bedrooms, bathrooms, and extras like prayer room or courtyard.
- Pick a style — modern, traditional, contemporary, Mediterranean, or classical.
- Add outdoor features — garage, garden, pool, rooftop terrace.
- Set finishing quality — economy, standard, premium, or luxury.
- See your home and cost update live, then share, print, or find a plot that fits the design.
How the cost is estimated
This configurator uses standard Pakistani per-square-foot construction rates for 2026, multiplied by total covered area, then adds typical costs for outdoor features and extras. The math:
Covered area is calculated as plot covered footprint × number of storeys, with basement counted as 70% of base. Per-sq-ft rates assumed: Economy PKR 3,500, Standard PKR 4,500, Premium PKR 6,500, Luxury PKR 9,000. These shift with material prices — always confirm current rates with contractors before locking your budget.
Popular Pakistani home configurations
| Configuration | Typical Cost (Standard tier) | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Marla single storey, 2 bed, modern | ~PKR 25–35 Lakh | First-time buyers, young families |
| 5 Marla double storey, 3 bed, modern | ~PKR 90 Lakh – 1.1 Crore | Standard Pakistani family home |
| 7 Marla double storey, 4 bed, contemporary | ~PKR 1.3–1.6 Crore | Mid-size families, premium suburbs |
| 10 Marla double storey, 5 bed, premium | ~PKR 2.2–2.8 Crore | Established families, executives |
| 1 Kanal villa, 6 bed, luxury, pool | ~PKR 6–9 Crore+ | Premium Multan / DHA / farmhouse buyers |
Pakistani home style guide
- Modern
- Clean lines, flat roof, large windows, minimalist palette. Popular in DHA, Bahria, and newer Multan developments. Lower decorative cost; higher fitting cost.
- Contemporary
- Mixed materials (stone, wood, glass), partially flat roofs, accent walls. The current default for premium Pakistani new builds.
- Traditional
- Pitched roof, central courtyard (aangan), brick or jaali detailing, deep verandahs. Stronger in older Multan and Lahore neighbourhoods.
- Mediterranean
- Terracotta tile roof, arched windows, warm cream walls, decorative columns. Popular in DHA Lahore and high-end farmhouses.
- Classical
- Columns, symmetry, ornate cornices, grand entrance. Premium feel; higher labour cost for detailing.
Tips for designing a home that resells well
- Don’t over-customize. Highly personal designs are hard to resell. Stay within 10% of neighbourhood norms.
- Frontage matters more than size. A wide front facade adds visible premium for cheap.
- 3 bedrooms is the sweet spot for 5 Marla; 4–5 bedrooms for 10 Marla. Avoid cramming.
- Always include a prayer room in Pakistani family homes — near-universal expectation, low cost.
- Build the basement only if your area floods. Otherwise it’s expensive storage.
- Spend on the kitchen and master bathroom. These two rooms move the resale needle more than any other.
- Skip the pool unless you actually swim. Maintenance costs PKR 50,000+ per year in Pakistan and rarely adds resale value.
- Match style to neighbourhood. A Mediterranean villa in an old colony looks out of place; a modern minimalist house in Bahria fits right in.
What to do once you’ve designed your dream home
- Find a plot that matches your design’s plot size — browse Zamai’s verified Multan listings.
- Talk to a contractor with this configuration in hand. Most can quote within 24 hours from a clear spec.
- Get an architect to draw it. Architectural fees in Pakistan typically run 1–3% of construction cost.
- Phase the build if budget is tight: grey structure first, finishing in year 2–3. Saves cash flow.
- Get approvals before breaking ground. Society NOC, building plan, water/electricity sanction.
Browse plots in Multan that fit your design
- Shalimar Colony
- Model Town
- Zakariya Town
- Bahadurpur
- Northern Bypass
- Gulgasht Colony
- Gulshan Bashir
- Fatima Avenue
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is the cost estimate?
It’s a planning ballpark, typically within ±15% of an actual contractor quote for a standard build. Costs vary by city (Lahore/Karachi typically 10–25% higher than Multan), contractor margin, material rates at time of build, and your own design changes during construction.
Can I save my design?
Use the Share or Print button to save your configuration. The print option creates a printable summary card. To save the link, copy the page URL after you’ve configured — the choices stay in your browser’s URL for sharing.
What if I want a 3 Marla luxury home or a 1 Kanal economy home?
You can configure any combination — the tool doesn’t lock you in. That said, 3 Marla luxury rarely makes financial sense (you’re paying premium rates on minimal space), and 1 Kanal economy can look unfinished without proportional spending. The tool will still compute it honestly.
Does this include the cost of buying the plot?
No. The estimate is construction only. Plot cost varies massively by area — from PKR 15 Lakh for 3 Marla in outer Multan to PKR 4 Crore+ for 1 Kanal in DHA. Browse Zamai’s area listings to add plot cost to your total budget.
What about furniture, appliances, and interior design?
Not included. As a rule of thumb, budget another 8–15% on top of construction cost for furniture, appliances, curtains, and interior finishing.
Can I take this design to a contractor?
Yes, but you’ll need an architect’s drawing to actually build. Use this configurator as your starting brief — "I want a 5 Marla double-storey modern with 3 beds, prayer room, garage and garden" — and an architect will turn that into approved plans.
What’s the difference between Standard and Premium finishing?
Standard uses local tiles, mid-range paint, basic kitchen cabinetry, and standard sanitary fittings. Premium uses imported tiles, washable premium paint, modular kitchen, branded sanitary fittings (Master, American Standard), and better doors and woodwork. Premium roughly doubles the finishing budget vs Standard.
Why does adding a basement increase cost more than I expected?
Basements cost roughly 70% as much per sq ft as above-ground covered area — you save on the roof but spend on excavation, waterproofing, and drainage. Only add one if you have a use for the space and your soil/area drainage supports it.