How much does an Interior Designer cost in Melbourne

I work with a lot of clients who have never worked with a designer before and sometimes I think there is a little bit of hesitation to ask what the cost of my service will be and how much will the furniture and items cost. I think I am very reasonably priced and great value considering the service that I offer and the passion and work I put into making sure my clients absolutely love their homes.  My 15 years experience have enabled me to find suppliers I love and create processes to enable a smooth design process.

To give you an idea of how I work and the total cost of working with me I have shown an example below of a room design. This room included a custom made couch and the other furniture and accessories were purchased in stock so were not custom made. My design fee varies depending on how many items you would like to be custom and what is in the room. For example if you would like any custom cabinetry designed, wainscoting, wallpaper and custom made furniture my design fee will increase because it involves more hours from me.

How I work? (ROOM DESIGN From $1,950) It all starts with a phone call so we can chat and I can find out more about your dream for your home. Here I will give you an idea of the design fee, time frames and budgets. To start a deposit of $550 is paid and then an initial consultation is booked in

Initial consultation I meet at your home to discuss your room, how you like to live and use the space, budget and time frame. Once we have discussed your needs I will confirm my design fee. I then take measurements and photos so I have all the information I need to start designing your room.

The design fee is payable up front so the balance is then paid. For example $1,400 for this room

Designing- My creative juices start flowing as I start to design your room. This involves evaluating the space, planning the best use of the space and sourcing all the beautiful things that will make up the design. I am also checking the availability of each piece to make sure I can meet any time deadlines for your project.

Design consultation: Once I have created your design we will meet again in your home so I can go through the design with you. This is where I show you samples of fabrics, the room plan and a full costing of all the items. Where possible it is important to make decisions at this meeting in order to avoid the disappointment of missing out on items selected. Once the design is approved a 50% deposit is paid so the items can be ordered by me. If a couch is being ordered then I will meet you at the showroom so you can test the comfort and design but most other items are shown to you by photos.

Ordering & administration

I individually order each item and continue to monitor and track them until they arrive safely. I then check each item and store it ready to meet your installation date. Where possible all items will be delivered on the installation day. The final payment for all items ordered is due 2 weeks prior to the installation date.

Installing & styling

When we arrive I like you to leave the room so we can unpack and style all the items to create the dream you had for the room and give you the pleasure of a big reveal. If mirrors or art work are required to be installed then this can be co-ordinated by me or you (which ever you prefer). You don’t have to worry about a thing as we take away all the rubbish. The only thing left is for you to enjoy your newly decorated room.