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What might it cost?

Pick what you have in mind, move the slider, and see a rough range for the design fee. It takes less than a minute.

What are you dreaming up?

Choose what you need

A rough guide in Canadian dollars, before tax, for design fees only. Construction and furniture are extra. These are typical figures from Vancouver-area designers, not a quote or my set prices. Every project is different, so your free quote comes after we talk.

Free quote and project cost estimate

Tell me about your space and I’ll put together a free quote, based on the general guidelines below. There is no single way to price a project, so we can find what suits you.

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  • A consultation

    A short session for ideas and answers, at a fixed price. A good fit for a first step, or a quick second opinion.

    $175 to $600

  • By the hour

    You only pay for the time you use. A good fit for small jobs, or work that is hard to define.

    $100 to $250 an hour, $350+ for senior designers

  • Per room

    One simple price for each room. A good fit for single rooms.

    A room from $2,000, a kitchen from $4,500

  • Flat fee

    One price agreed at the start, so you know where you stand. A good fit for clearly defined projects.

    A condo from $9,000

  • Per square foot

    The price follows the size of the space. A good fit for large commercial spaces and new builds.

    $6 to $12 residential, $7 to $25+ commercial

  • A share of the project

    A percentage of what the construction costs. A good fit for full renovations.

    10% to 15%

  • Furniture buying

    A percentage on top of the cost of the furniture, usually alongside a design fee. A good fit for having someone buy for you.

    15% to 25%

  • Free with purchase

    No design fee. Many furniture stores include design help when you buy from them. A good fit for choosing furniture at a store.

    $0 design fee

Which space is on your mind?

Pick one to start a design brief. It takes about a minute, and then we can see whether we’d be a good fit.

Rather just talk? Send a message.