How Much Does an Interior Designer Charge

Interior Designer Charges in Mumbai

Swami interior designs alleviate all doubts one may have regarding the charges.

#1 Scope of Work

While some home interior designers take up only the designing, some assist clients in selecting furniture and decor as well. If you are looking for a hassle-free experience, then search for interior designers in Mumbai who can take care of the entire project right from procurement of furniture and decor, carpentry, installations, false ceilings, flooring, and painting.

#2 Pricing structure for interior designing in Mumbai

Though interior designers usually charge a lump sum fee, other cost arrangements can be planned to suit client needs. Designers can also provide you with a project-linked plan where the designers agree to accept payment as per the progress of the project. The various house interior design cost – pricing methods are.

#3 Per square feet

Based on the area and individual requirements, the price can start from ₹120 per square foot, however, there is no set upper limit as the pricing depends upon the services and the quality of furniture and furnishings. if you’re looking for an ethnic look, then the possibility of the cost going up is huge as antiques are costly compared to the ones easily available. Hence, it is advisable to clearly mention your requirements and estimated budget so that the interior designers can come up with a customized plan that suits your requirements and budget too. Link to the price per square foot for painting.

#4 Overall cost percentage pricing

The designers calculate the total price of the project including products and services and charge approximately 8% to 15% of the total cost as a designer fee. This can hike to 20% depending upon the level of expertise and design involved.

#5 Product markup pricing

Under the product markup pricing method, the designer charges premium fees on every purchase made for the purpose of interior designing. For example, if certain furniture costs around ₹18000, the designer may charge ₹20000 for the same. The premium can vary owing to individual project requirements

#6 Lump sum pricing

Lump sum pricing refers to the pricing method where the designer gives the client a certain amount that they would charge for accomplishing the project. This is usually calculated according to project requirements and the designer’s discretion. It can either be a certain percentage of the total project cost or per square foot cost. In such cases, it is called the designer fee and has no transparency as to how this has been calculated.

#7 Add-on charges

Interior designing is a time-consuming project and involves too much planning and several site visits. Additional charges need to be paid to the designers for:

Site visits: Usually the initial 3-4 visits might be included in the fee, all other site visits can cost approximately ₹2000 per visit.

Iteration Charges: If there are ample changes to be made several times, designers may charge a fee. Usually, 3 to 4 iterations are done without any additional charge, however, anything more shall be chargeable. You need to check with your designers before you ask for alterations in the designs.

Design-only Cost: If you need assistance only with the designs, the designer can charge around ₹20,000 to 50,000 for the placement of furniture and ideas. For a three-dimensional (3D) view, the cost can hike up to ₹75,000-₹1.5 lakh. Some designers charge per room view, which varies from ₹4,000-6,000 per view.

Site Supervision Cost: Three is an extra charge involved if the designer is to supervise the installations and carpentry, the pricing for which solely depends on a certain percentage of the total project cost.

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Conclusion

Swami Interiors believes in transparency with no hidden costs. The cost you pay to us is inclusive of furniture and products, design and management fee, charges for services, delivery, and installation, and taxes, and a flat 8% as design and management fee to compensate for the designer’s time spent on the project.