Interior Design Project Charges

An important part of our policy is to offer a no-obligation first meeting that is completely free of charge. You can test the water without any risk, and you may of course decline to use our interior design services.

We incorporate two break points in our design fee structure, allowing you to determine precisely the level of involvement we have in your project.

The following design charge structure is for residential clients only, commercial contracts, overseas commissions and public buildings require a more detailed quotation.

Design Stage

Initial Meeting - Free of charge (travel expenses if appropriate).
Subsequent Meetings - £65 per hour pro rata, minimum fee £65.

Design Fee - As quoted, from £600 per room. The design fee covers sourcing of all fabrics, wall and floor coverings, acquisition of samples and brochures plus a standard room survey.

3D Drawings - colour rendered 3D drawings of room schemes can be provided at a cost of £120 each, if the client requires.
Sourcing of furniture, light fittings and accessories - this is recommended to achieve the full effect of the design interior.

Progress Stage

Contracts and planning - All design drawings required to detail the project are included in the design fees. Drawing alterations beyond those considered reasonable during the collaborative design process are charged at £40 per hour. Photocopies are charged at cost. Preparation and submission of appropriate applications for consent to the local authority, if required, is £40 per hour pro rata.

Break point - You may choose to implement the designs yourself at this stage. The design materials and drawings supplied will facilitate this.

Building and Decorating Specifications - Once the design is approved the client has the option to commission full building and decorating specifications for each room. These are highly desirable documents used to detail the works required to the contractor for quotation purposes, and to guide the activities of the contractor during the design project itself. These are priced from £120.00 for a small room up to £250.00 for a kitchen or bathroom.

Break point - From this point you are fully equipped to find, appoint and manage your own contractor if desired.
Project Management - Following client approval of design drawings and the commission of full specifications we can obtain an estimate from one of our recommended contractors. After the estimate has been approved and the contractor appointed we co-ordinate the work. The commission for this service is 10% of the contractor's final account, large projects are by negotiation.

Supply Stage

Supply of Materials - Fabrics, wallpapers, furniture, accessories, floor coverings etc. are supplied at competitive prices. A detailed quotation is supplied for the client's approval prior to the placement of any purchase orders.

Disbursements - Postage, telephone, travel and parking charges are all included. Overseas phone calls and faxes are charged at cost. Photocopies of interior design drawings are also charged at cost, as are special couriers.

Payment of Account - A design fee deposit of 50% is payable upon engagement with the remainder payable upon delivery of design drawings. A deposit of 75% (100% in the case of fabrics, trimmings, wallcoverings and bespoke furniture items) against detailed quotation for materials is required to facilitate ordering. The remainder is payable upon terms set out in our agreement letter.