Full-Home Design

Full-home design covers every room in a house or apartment — layout, finishes, built-ins, furniture, lighting, textiles and art — coordinated into one consistent scheme rather than room-by-room decisions made months apart.

What you get

A single coherent palette and material story across the home
Efficient sourcing — one procurement round rather than several
Better coordination with architects, builders and trades
A long-term plan you can phase over years if the budget requires

What to watch for

Design fees are usually quoted before the furnishings budget is known
Living on site during install is disruptive — plan storage and staging
Custom upholstery and casegoods commonly run 12–20 weeks
Agree early whether the studio holds the trade discount or passes it on

How the process works

Discovery and lifestyle interview, whole-home space plan, concept presentation per floor, finish and furniture specification, one consolidated procurement round, then a phased install and final styling day with photography.

Typical cost

Full-home projects commonly start around $30k in design fees for a mid-size home, with furnishings budgets typically running $75k and up depending on scope and city.

Is this right for you?

Owners of a newly bought or newly built home who want the whole property resolved at once, and anyone tired of rooms that don't speak to each other.

Frequently asked questions

Can full-home design be phased over time?

Yes. Most studios will design the whole house up front, then install in phases — public rooms first, bedrooms later — so the scheme stays consistent even if spending is spread across years.

Do I need to move out during a full-home project?

Only if construction is involved. Furnishing-only projects are installed over a few days; a gut renovation usually requires moving out for the build phase.

How much of the budget goes to furniture versus design fees?

As a rule of thumb, design fees land at roughly 20–30% of the furnishings budget on full-home work, though flat-fee studios quote independently of what you spend.