Do you have some interior questions about certain room(s) in your house or are you just looking for a comprehensive 3D design for your home? By requesting interior advice, you will know what to do with your interior in no time. An interior stylist will translate your interior wishes into a suitable design or give you concrete tips on how to do it yourself. View all the costs of an interior advice here and read more about the possibilities.
What does an interior advice cost?
An interior designer or stylist offers various options for restyling your interior. The costs for interior advice start from £100 per room for a verbal interior advice on location. You can expand this with a 2D or 3D floor plan, personal shopping by the stylist or the complete realisation of the interior plan by the stylist. In this price overview you can see the possibilities with the corresponding average prices.
| Type of advice | Average costs (incl. VAT) | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Interior stylist | £ 80 per hour | For extra time that is not included in the packages, the normal hourly rate is charged. |
| Short interior advice | From £100 | A home visit during which you will receive verbal colour and interior advice, this advice takes about 2 hours and after this advice you will get to work yourself. |
| Comprehensive interior advice | £1,500 – £2,500 | Over-the-counter or written colour and interior advice, supplemented by a 2D or 3D visualisation, floor plan and mood board. You also get a lighting, fixtures, furniture, materials and styling plan. You can then purchase items from the item list and start implementing the plan. |
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What is interior design advice?
Are you redecorating your home or have you just bought a new house and are not quite sure yet what you want to do with the room(s) in your home? Then it may be useful to request interior advice. Interior advice is verbal or written advice from an interior stylist for your interior.
The interior stylist comes to this advice by looking at the room(s) and discussing your wishes. What exactly this advice consists of depends on the interior stylist and the type of interior advice he or she offers.
Prior to this meeting, you can make a mood board for the interior stylist. This is not only useful for discovering your own style, but also so that you can make a good choice in which interior stylist can best respond to your wishes.
What types of interior advice are there?
Interior stylists decide which types of interior advice they offer. In general, with most interior stylists you can choose from: short, extensive or a complete interior advice.
Short interior advice
A short interior advice is the cheapest option. This advice often consists of a one- to three-hour conversation in which the interior stylist answers your questions and thinks along with you about any problems you might encounter. What is included in this advice depends on the interior stylist. In most cases, a short interior advice includes the following:
- You will have a personalised home interior design consultation.
- All your questions about interior design will be answered.
- You will receive colour advice about the room(s) in question.
- Afterwards you will be sent examples, colour samples and/or an advice report.
Comprehensive interior design advice
If you need a little more guidance, a comprehensive interior design advice can help. This advice often consists of the following components:
- You will get a 2D or 3D visualisation of the room.
- An atmospheric mood board will be created.
- You will get an article list showing what you can get in your home and where to buy it.
- A floor plan is made to scale for the layout of the room in question.
- You will receive colour advice on the room(s)
- You will receive a materials, lighting, fixtures, furniture, and styling plan.
Complete interior design advice
For a complete interior design advice, the interior stylist will not only draw up an interior design plan, but also carry it out. All you have to do is tell him your wishes and the stylist will come up with a plan that fully meets your needs. A complete interior design consultation usually looks like this:
- You will receive a complete interior design plan with the same components as in the comprehensive interior design consultation, for example the 2D or 3D visualisation, mood board etc.
- The plan is presented at home.
- All interior items are purchased.
- The space will be arranged according to the interior plan.
- The room will be decorated.
What does the price structure of interior design advice look like?
Interior design advice price examples
The cost of interior design advice depends on the package you choose. An interior stylist often offers several packages, for which the more extensive the package, the higher the costs. Take a look at the price examples below and get a better idea of the various options offered by interior stylists.
A cheap advice
Are you looking for an interior stylist, but prefer not to pay too much for it? Then opt for short interior advice. The interior stylist gives basic colour and interior advice, for example. After this advice, you get to work yourself with the recommended adjustments. Short interior advice is possible from about £100.
Comprehensiveinterior plan
Do you want to thoroughly change your interior? Then a comprehensive tailor-made advice might be for you. You will receive a comprehensive interior design plan, including an article list. After which you can buy and furnish all the items yourself as described in the interior plan. The average cost of an extensive consultation is around £ 1,900 per project.
Time-saving
Do you want to have an entire room renovated or redecorated and do not have the time or inclination to do this yourself? Then opt for comprehensive interior advice. The interior plan includes various layout proposals in the form of a 2D or 3D drawing. Together with the interior stylist, you will come up with a suitable plan. The project is then realised in its entirety by the interior stylist. The costs for designing and realising the interior plan amount to an average of £ 3,000 per room.
Extra options for interior advice
Do you prefer to put together your own route with options? Then you’ll often pay the adviser’s hourly rate. Check the prices of some extra options that are often possible with an interior advice.
| Extra option | Per hour or space | Average price, incl. VAT | Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional advice | Per hour | £80 | Advice for an additional space or advice for long-term change. |
| Online advice | Per space | £ 100 | Answers to questions about your furnishing and styling. |
| Plan | Per space | £ 95 | Drawing of your home/space with new layout. |
| Moodboard | By room | £ 95 | A board with images, fabrics, colours and atmosphere ideas. |
| Accessory pack | By room | £ 100 | Advice on suitable accessories in your interior, incl. |
| Lighting plan | By room | £ 125 | A plan of where to place which type of lamps to create the right atmosphere. |
| Personal shopping | By part of the day | £ 195 | The interior stylist will work with you to find the right furniture and home accessories. |
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Frequently asked questions
A short interior design consultation costs on average between £100 and £400. The price can vary a lot per interior stylist and the packages they offer. Are you curious what an interior consultant can do for you and how much it will cost? Then request several quotations for free and without obligation.
You can easily find a good interior designer by requesting quotations from various interior designers, free of charge and without obligation. Compare them with each other to get a good idea of the possibilities and costs.
An interior decorator is a protected title for an architect who specialises in the interior of a home. There are several conditions you have to fulfil before you can call yourself an interior designer. An interior stylist also deals with home interiors, but this is not a protected title. This means that anyone can start a business in this and call themselves an interior stylist.
