Cost guides

What interior design actually costs.

Straight answers on room budgets, designer fees and regional differences — plus an estimator that gives you a range for your own project in under a minute.

Room or area

Approximate size (sq ft)

Scope of work

New cabinetry, tile, fixtures and finishes; layout largely unchanged.

Style / finish level

State

Guides by project

How much does a kitchen remodel cost?

Estimate a kitchen remodel by size, scope, finish level and state — with a plain breakdown of design fees, cabinetry, materials and labour.

How much does a bathroom remodel cost?

Estimate a bathroom or primary-bath remodel by size, scope, finish level and state, with a breakdown of tiling, fixtures, labour and design.

How much does living room interior design cost?

Estimate a living room refresh or full furnishing package, including the designer's fee, furniture, lighting and installation.

How much does whole-home interior design cost?

Estimate a whole-home design project by square footage, scope, finish level and state, with a transparent cost breakdown.

Interior designer fees, explained

Flat fee, hourly, cost-plus and percentage-of-project: how interior designers charge, what is usually excluded, and what to ask before signing.

E-design vs full-service: what each really costs

Compare online e-design packages with full-service interior design — what each includes, who each suits, and how the costs differ.

How to spend less without the room looking like it

Practical ways to reduce an interior design budget — scope choices, phasing, finish substitutions and where not to economise.

Costs by state

Labour rates and trade availability shift budgets significantly. Pick your state for a local range and the studios we list there.