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NYC Interior Design Prices & Cost Guide — 2026
What interior design really costs in New York City. Service-by-service pricing, borough comparisons, and budget tips from our team of experienced designers.
Interior Design Service Tiers
Four engagement levels to match every project scope and budget.
Consultation
Targeted advice for specific design challenges. Our consultation packages include color consultations, space planning sessions, and design direction meetings. Perfect for homeowners who want professional guidance but plan to handle execution themselves.
- ✓In-home assessment (2-3 hours)
- ✓Color palette recommendations
- ✓Furniture layout suggestions
- ✓Shopping list with sourcing guidance
- ✓Written summary with action items
Single Room Design
Complete design for one room — living room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, or home office. Includes concept development, material selection, furniture specification, and a detailed design package. Procurement and installation services available as add-ons.
- ✓Concept development with mood boards
- ✓Floor plan and furniture layout
- ✓Material and finish selections
- ✓Furniture and fixture specifications
- ✓3D renderings of proposed design
- ✓Procurement coordination (optional)
Full-Home Design
Comprehensive design for your entire home — every room, every detail, from concept through styled installation. Our flagship service includes space planning, custom furniture sourcing, lighting design, art curation, and full project management.
- ✓Every room designed as a cohesive whole
- ✓Custom furniture sourcing and procurement
- ✓Material and finish specification throughout
- ✓Lighting design for every room
- ✓Window treatment design
- ✓Art curation and accessory styling
- ✓Full project management
- ✓Installation day coordination
Renovation Management
End-to-end management of your NYC renovation — contractor selection, permit filing, co-op board coordination, construction oversight, budget tracking, and quality control. Combined with our design service for a seamless experience.
- ✓Contractor vetting and selection
- ✓NYC DOB permit filing
- ✓Co-op/condo board coordination
- ✓Construction schedule management
- ✓Budget tracking and change orders
- ✓Quality inspections and punch lists
- ✓Material ordering and delivery
- ✓Weekly progress reporting
Service-by-Service Pricing
Design fees for each of our 18 interior design services. Furniture, materials, and contractor costs are separate.
| Service | Price Range | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Full-Home Interior Design | $25,000 - $150,000+ | Varies by apartment size and scope |
| Kitchen Design | $8,000 - $35,000 | Design fees only; renovation costs additional |
| Bathroom Design | $5,000 - $20,000 | Design fees only; renovation costs additional |
| Living Room Design | $5,000 - $25,000 | Includes furniture specification |
| Bedroom Design | $4,000 - $18,000 | Includes closet planning |
| Home Office Design | $3,000 - $12,000 | Ergonomic and tech integration |
| Commercial Interior Design | $15,000 - $100,000+ | Per project; varies by square footage |
| Space Planning & Layout | $1,500 - $5,000 | Floor plans and furniture placement |
| Color Consultation | $500 - $2,500 | Whole-home palette development |
| Furniture Selection & Procurement | $3,000 - $15,000 | Fees plus cost of furniture |
| Lighting Design | $2,000 - $10,000 | Layered lighting plan and specification |
| Custom Closet Design | $2,000 - $8,000 | Design and specification |
| Renovation Management | $15,000 - $50,000+ | Percentage of construction cost |
| Window Treatment Design | $1,500 - $8,000 | Design plus materials and installation |
| Art Curation & Styling | $2,000 - $20,000+ | Curation fees plus cost of artwork |
| Staging & Styling | $5,000 - $25,000 | Includes furniture rental (2-3 months) |
| Wallpaper & Wall Treatments | $2,000 - $12,000 | Design plus materials and installation |
| Smart Home Integration | $3,000 - $25,000+ | Design and system specification |
Borough & Region Cost Factors
Interior design costs vary by location due to differences in logistics, property types, building requirements, and market demand. Manhattan serves as the baseline. Here is how other boroughs and regions compare:
Manhattan
1.0x (baseline)Highest demand, most complex logistics
Brooklyn
0.9x - 1.0xBrownstone and loft projects near Manhattan pricing
Queens
0.8x - 0.9xGood value, growing design demand
Bronx
0.75x - 0.85xCompetitive pricing, excellent value
Staten Island
0.8x - 0.9xSuburban-scale projects
Long Island
0.9x - 1.1xEstate projects can exceed Manhattan rates
Westchester
0.9x - 1.1xLuxury market, comparable to Manhattan
New Jersey
0.85x - 0.95xWaterfront premium in Hoboken/JC
Hourly vs. Flat-Rate: Which Fee Structure Is Best?
Hourly Rate
Typically $150-$400/hour in NYC. Works well for small, defined tasks like a color consultation or furniture selection session. Less predictable for larger projects where scope can evolve.
- + Pay only for time used
- + Good for small tasks
- − Hard to predict total cost
- − Can incentivize slow work
Flat Fee Our Approach
A set fee per room or per project, agreed upon before work begins. The most transparent and predictable structure for clients. You know exactly what design will cost from day one.
- + Predictable, transparent costs
- + Aligns designer and client incentives
- + Easy to budget
- + Scope defined upfront
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