Interior Designer Fees, How They Charge and What's Fair
Quick Answer: Interior designers in India charge via 3 models: 1) Per sqft: ₹50, ₹200/sqft for design only. 2) Fixed project fee: ₹50K, ₹5L depending on project size. 3) Percentage of project cost: 10-15% of total execution cost. Turnkey firms (design + execution) often include design fee in material margins.
Design fee covers: site visits, 3D renders, drawings, vendor management, material selection. Execution fee covers: all materials, labour, installation. Turnkey firms (Livspace, HomeLane) charge a bundled price inclusive of design + execution. Independent designers charge design fee separately and you source materials.
3 Billing Models Compared: 1. Per Sqft Fee: Predictable, good for straightforward projects 2. Fixed Fee: Agreed upfront, designer motivated to finish quickly 3. % of Cost: Designer earns more if you spend more, potential conflict of interest; negotiate a cap
Indian Institute of Interior Designers, iiid.net (find certified designers)
Urban Company, urbancompany.com
Houzz India, houzz.com/in
Clarify: design fee separate from execution?
Ask: what is included in design fee (3D renders? Site visits? Supervision?)
For % billing: set a maximum cap in contract
Verify designer's past work (portfolio + 2 client references minimum)
Get timeline and milestones in writing
Confirm ownership of design drawings (you should own them)
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