This is often the first question people are concerned about when thinking about hiring a designer, and understandably so. Unfortunately there is no right way Interior Designers are supposed to charge. It just depends on the company.
Top 3 Ways Designers Bill:
-Set cost per project.
-Hourly billing per project.
-Cost per square foot.
Generally experienced designers will charge any where from $50 to $300 an hour especially in NY. A design retainer is almost always taken in the beginning, so the project can be put on a start schedule. Typically the cost of a retainer is 20-30% of a project and is applied to final billing cycle.
The best way to hire an interior designer is to get an outline and proposal of what they'll be providing help with and the predicted cost. This gives you a good idea of how much you'll be in for during your project. Note that things can always change, you may decide to hold off on a room or add another room so it's always good to make sure the contract is flexible.
Contact us today for a free proposal if you're interested in design services. We are also offering E-design packages if you're outside the Long Island area.
Carolyn from Laurel Hill Interiors
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