Hourly design work
Best for space planning, site measures, RFI documents, and anything scoped by the drawing. You pay only for the time the work takes.
Typical NYC range: $150–$300/hour
Investment
What to expect before the first invoice.
Pricing for interior design in New York can feel opaque. Below are the ways I work, typical investment ranges in the NYC area, and what drives the final number. Every project is quoted individually after an intro call.
How I price
Three ways to work together.
Monthly retainer
For renovation consulting clients who want a designer in their pocket while they run their own project. Unlimited text and email during business hours.
Starting around $1,500/month
Flat project fee
For well-defined scopes like a full space-planning package or a set of as-built drawings. Agreed upfront, no surprises.
Custom quote after intro call
Services
Starting points by service.
Service
What’s included
Typical investment
- Intro call
- 20-minute phone or video call to hear about the space and see if we’re a fit.
- Complimentary
- Space planning package
- Site measure, existing plan, 2–3 layout options, resolved floor plan, furniture layout to scale.
- From $2,500 per room/area
- Site measure & as-builts
- On-site laser measure with accurate existing plans and elevations you can hand to a contractor.
- From $1,500
- Renovation consulting retainer
- Month-to-month guidance: photo reviews, vendor recommendations, process questions, scheduled check-ins.
- Starting at $1,500/month
- RFI / contractor documents
- Trade-ready request-for-information packages with dimensioned plans, specs, and reference imagery.
- From $1,000 per package
- Full interior design
- Concept through install — FF&E, sourcing, procurement, and styling. Offered as an extension of the planning work.
- Custom quote
These are starting points, not fixed quotes. Final pricing depends on square footage, complexity, deliverables, and timeline.
Ballpark numbers for planning.
Design fees usually represent 15–30% of the total project budget for furnishing projects, and 10–20% for renovation-heavy work. These ranges reflect the NYC metro market.
Single-room refresh
Design fee range
$5,000–$15,000+
Total project budget
$25,000–$75,000+
Layout, sourcing, furniture, lighting, install, and styling for one room.
Multi-room apartment
Design fee range
$15,000–$40,000+
Total project budget
$100,000–$250,000+
Space planning, furnishings, materials coordination, and project management for 2–4 rooms.
Renovation-heavy project
Design fee range
$25,000–$80,000+
Total project budget
$150,000–$500,000+
Gut renovation design, custom millwork, kitchen/bath layouts, contractor docs, and vendor coordination.
What affects cost
Four things that move the number.
1
Scope
A single room versus a full apartment versus a gut renovation changes everything — timeline, trades, and drawing depth.
2
Level of customization
Off-the-shelf pieces move faster than custom millwork, vintage sourcing, or bespoke fabrications.
3
Location
NYC-area labor, freight, building restrictions, and contractor rates push budgets higher than suburban markets.
4
Timeline
Rush ordering, expedited freight, and squeezed trade schedules add cost. Planning ahead saves money.
Want a number for your project?
The fastest way to get an accurate quote is a 20-minute intro call. We’ll talk scope, timeline, and the right way to work together.