INTERIOR DESIGN FEES | TRANSPARENT PRICING
Talking about interior design fees makes many designers want to run for the hills, because it is almost impossible to quote accurately without understanding the full scope and detail of a project, yet simply saying “it depends” is not especially helpful either.
Below, I have outlined how my pricing works, along with some indicative figures, to give you a clear idea of what to expect and how the process is structured.
How We Approach Interior Design Fees
Talking about interior design fees can feel complicated, but when you are deciding whether this is a service you can realistically build into your budget, it becomes a crucial part of the conversation. Some designers publish fixed package prices, but because Rodrigues Interiors offers a truly bespoke, tailored service, it is not always as simple as fitting your project into a standard box. At the same time, just saying “it depends on your project” is not very helpful for you.
To make things clearer, we have outlined a series of real case studies with indicative interior designer cost examples, so you can see the type of projects we work on and where your own renovation or refurbishment might sit.
The most accurate way to understand your own design investment is through The Cornerstone™, our pre design service. This is a smaller, standalone stage that sits before full interior design, but it is vital in defining your brief, exploring your options and setting your project up for success.
Once The Cornerstone™ has been completed and presented, you will have a clear view of your design priorities and a detailed proposal for your interior design fees should you decide to move forward with us.
If you would like to understand more about how our pricing compares within the wider industry, you can also read our blog “Interior Designer Cost (UK) – Why Transparency Matters”.
To find out more about The Cornerstone™, our pre-design service
Typical Design Investment
Every home and renovation is different, but most of our projects fall broadly within these ranges:
| Project Type | Typical Design Fee | Example Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Full Ground Floor or Open-Plan Redesign | £8,000–£25,000 | Kitchen, dining, and living zones, including layout design, finishes, lighting and furnishings |
| Whole Home Renovation | £25,000 - £45,000 | Multi-room redesign including joinery, materials, lighting, and some project liaison |
| Individual Rooms (Bedroom, Bathroom, Study etc.) | £3,000–£8,000 | Concept through to detail design and sourcing |
| The Cornerstone™ Pre-Design Workshop | £950–£2,200 | Defining your brief, layout, and design direction before any drawings begin |
These examples are intended as a guide only. Every project is costed individually based on scale, complexity, and level of involvement.
What Affects Your Design Fee
Scope of Work
How many rooms or areas we are designing, and whether the service covers layouts only, or full design with joinery, lighting, finishes and funishings.
Complexity of the Design
Projects involving bespoke work such as joinery, as well as architectural changes or intricate detailing requires more design time and coordinaton.
Level of Involvement
Whether we are purely engaged for the design stages, or retained to provide on-going input during the build and installation phases.
Timescale
A compressed or fast-track project inevitably demands more resource and out-of-hoours co-ordination.
Decision-making pace
The smoother and faster the decision process the less time required in revisions and project management.
Size and Type of Property
Larger or listed homes often require additional consideration. liaison with specialists, or bespoke detailing.
Location
Projects in London and surrounding areas typically incur higher costs due to travel and other complexities.
Furniture, Fixtures & Finishes Budget (FF&E)
The design time required is influenced by the level of sourcing - bespoke, mid-range or luxury.
Contractor & Consultant Support
Our involvement would differ depending if you have an architect or builder in place or if we need to co-ordinate trades and consultants.
What Influences Your Design Investment
Understanding these factors helps ensure your design investment is transparent and fair, based on the time, expertise and coordination your specific project requires. There is no fixed national “standard” for interior design fees in the UK; every designer structures pricing differently depending on experience, location, service level and project complexity.
The figures we share below are real life investments made by clients working with Rodrigues Interiors and reflect our full service, start to finish approach. They are there to help you understand typical interior designer cost and budget with confidence rather than tie you to a rigid package.
Please explore the case studies to see which price bracket feels closest to the scope and scale of your own project.
Home Office
Brentwood
To redesign a former small bedroom into a bespoke home office, with extensive storage requirements, that would still give the feel of a spacious, clutter free environment where everything has its place. The client wanted a smart lighting system with digital lighting controls and shading during the day and night. The small space with such requirements meant that bespoke storage solutions were needed, as well as a space for all the office gadgetry to be tucked away. The client wanted ergonomic fittings as well as a place to rest his feet!
The design concept needed to be dramatic, in keeping with his line of work, with lots of discreet options for lighting. The acoustics needed to be considered with requirements for zoom calls during the day and a musical retreat during the evening.
- Two sets of layout options with different sets of bespoke furniture designs
- Design concept imagery establishing the decorative design direction
- 3D rendered drawings for visualisation
- Sample trays showing all finishes
- Full lighting plan and schedule
- Liaison on design and documentation – specification and schedules for all the trades below
- Electrical company, joiner, decorator and soft furnishings maker, flooring contractor
- Sourcing of all furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E)
- Compilation of FF&E Booklet
- Liaising with suppliers and procurement of FF&E
- Inclusive of 4 meetings on site with client and 4 meetings onsite with contractors
Interior Design investment: £7,800
To see how this kind of design investment can add value to your home, click here to download our Return on Renovation Investment Calculator
Thank you so much Natalie for all the hard work you put into designing my home office. The brilliant way that you translated my thoughts and ideas into a great design, was very much appreciated and the end result is so elegant yet bold and colourful, just what I was hoping for! Looking forward to working with you again.
Bathroom
Chelmsford
To renovate an old bathroom into a more spacious clutter free shower room, making the most of every inch of space with plenty of storage that is hidden and a display shelf that is more decorative. Soft mood lighting requirement.
The design concept needed to be a bright finish but overall a warm feel as the client hated the cold bathroom effect. Luxury feel but understated.
- Two sets of layout options with different sets of bespoke vanity designs
- Design concept imagery establishing the decorative design direction
- 3D rendered drawings for visualisation
- Sample trays showing all finishes
- Full lighting plan and schedule
- Liaison on design and documentation – specification and schedules for all the trades below
- Bathroom fitter, joinery company, plumber and electrician
- Sourcing of all bathroom tiles, furnishings and fittings
- Compilation of Booklet for the above
- Liaising with suppliers and procurement of tiles, furnishings and fittings
- Inclusive of 3 meetings on site with client and 3 meetings onsite with contractors
Interior Design investment: £4,250
To see how this kind of design investment can add value to your home, click here to download our Return on Renovation Investment Calculator
I was sceptical that I would not be able to achieve, the look and feel for my bathroom, as it was important to me for it to feel spacious. However, I need not have worried, I am so thrilled with the result. The process for the design, meant that everything was well thought out with no detail left out. I felt that once I had hired Rodrigues Interiors things got started very quickly with minimal stress and fuss. A very professional service! I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Master bedroom
Billericay
To redesign a fairly small master bedroom into a calming retreat for the homeowners, using a fairly small space for maximum storage leaving a spacious, clutter free environment. Smart lighting with digital lighting controls giving several lighting options. Bespoke wardrobing to maximise space and bespoke rug requirements to cleanly fit the space.
The design concept was to create a welcoming, soothing haven to retreat to at the end a stressful, busy day. Create softness in a hard world.
- Two sets of layout options with different sets of bespoke wardrobe designs
- Design concept imagery establishing the decorative design direction
- 3D rendered drawings for visualisation
- Sample trays showing all finishes
- Full lighting plan and schedule
- Liaison on design and documentation – specification and schedules for all the trades below
- Joiner, decorator, soft furnishings maker and electrical company
- Sourcing of all furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E)
- Compilation of FF&E Booklet
- Liaising with suppliers and procurement of FF&E
- Inclusive of 3 meetings on site with client and 4 meetings onsite with contractors
Interior Design investment: £4,700
To see how this kind of design investment can add value to your home, click here to download our Return on Renovation Investment Calculator
Thank you so much Natalie for all the hard work you put into our design and delivering our projects! – Your expertise shone through as you transferred our thoughts and ideas into beautiful rooms reflecting the briefing as intended, delivering a harmonious and elegant ambiance to each room. Highly recommended.
Open Plan Living/Kitchen
Chelmsford
To redesign a large open-plan living, dining and kitchen. Needing to be zoned to reflect the different uses of the open-plan space. Wanting a streamlined kitchen with no corners and clear working island. Low maintenance finishes but needed to add some sparkle. Needed plenty of storage and lots of pan drawers for easy access. Ideally would want a cosy area by the open fire that is pure comfort with little clutter. A lovely place to sit in the evening and enjoy outdoor lighting in the garden and during the day for views of the garden. Needed to also be functional to watch the tv. Dining area needed to accommodate up to 8 people. Lighting options needed to be considered for every occasion. Required new windows and doors and window treatments to shade the room from the south facing sun during the day and provide some comfort at night.
The design concept was to create a strong masculine/industrial vibe towards the kitchen with softer elements towards the sitting area but still as one identity. Clever use of lighting to create moods and sparkle.
- Two sets of layout options with different options in each zone
- Design concept imagery establishing the decorative design direction
- 3D rendered drawings for visualisation
- Sample trays showing all finishes
- Full lighting plan and schedule for internal and external
- Liaison on design and documentation – specification and schedules for all the trades below
- Kitchen fitter, decorator, soft furnishings maker, flooring contractor, plumber and electrical company
- Sourcing of all furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), including antiques
- Compilation of FF&E Booklet
- Liaising with kitchen company, suppliers and procurement of FF&E
- Inclusive of 6 meetings on site with client and 6 meetings onsite with contractors for project co-ordination
Interior Design investment: £21,800
To see how this kind of design investment can add value to your home, click here to download our Return on Renovation Investment Calculator
We had waited a long time to be able to have a new kitchen in our extension so we wanted it to be right! We had never worked with an interior designer before but we are both amazed at what has been achieved. Rodrigues Interiors seem to take a long time to really understand what we wanted to do and really came up with some amazing ideas so in the end, we had everything we could have hoped for and more. We will probably live in this one space as we love it so much. We would whole-heartedly recommend their services to anyone thinking of having some interior design in their home.
Hallway
Chelmsford
To redesign a small hallway to welcome visitors into a home with new flooring, stair treatment and doors.
Design concept to inject the entrance to the home with artistic vibe with bright colours to reflect the personality of the homeowners
- Design concept imagery establishing the decorative design direction
- 3D rendered drawings for visualisation
- Sample trays showing all finishes
- Liaison on design and documentation – specification and schedules for all the trades below
- Decorator, flooring contractor, plumber and electrician
- Sourcing of all furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E)
- Compilation of FF&E Booklet
- Liaising with suppliers and procurement of FF&E
- Inclusive of 3 meetings on site with client and 3 meetings onsite with contractors
Interior Design investment: £3,700
To see how this kind of design investment can add value to your home, click here to download our Return on Renovation Investment Calculator
Natalie was professional and excellent all the way through helping us design our new hallway. She gave us some different ideas and really took time to understand our style and taste. She was on hand to discuss fittings with electricians and builders. We would highly recommend Natalie, best decision we ever made!
