How to Price Interior Design Services in India: Per Sq Ft, Percentage or Fixed Fee
Designers charge in three ways, and each changes how you quote, bill and get paid. How each model works, which suits which project, and how to protect your margin on execution.
Short answer: interior designers in India usually charge per square foot for design, a percentage of project cost when they also manage execution, or a fixed fee for a defined scope. Whichever you use, separate the design fee from the execution BOQ on the quotation and tie payments to approved stages.
The three models
Per square foot
Simple for clients to compare and easy to quote from a floor plan. Watch for small spaces with complex work, where per-square-foot underprices the effort.
Percentage of project cost
Common for turnkey projects where you manage execution. Your fee rises with the project, so show the BOQ openly to avoid suspicion of inflated costs.
Fixed fee
Best for a clear scope such as a single room or a design-only package. Define revisions included and charge for more.
On execution projects, protect your margin
- Quote from a detailed BOQ, not a lump sum.
- Price change orders before doing them.
- Bill execution in stages tied to approvals and site progress.
A quotation that holds up
- Design fee and its basis (area, percentage or fixed).
- Number of design revisions included.
- Execution BOQ with item, quantity, rate and amount.
- Payment schedule tied to stages.
- What is not included: civil work, appliances, decor.
How Grovia handles it
Grovia's interior design module builds the BOQ per project and records client approvals; quotations, GST invoices and payment links come from the same record.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do interior designers charge in India?
Per square foot for design, a percentage of project cost for turnkey work, or a fixed fee for a defined scope.
Should the design fee be separate from the execution cost?
Yes. It makes the quotation clear and protects you when execution costs change.
How many design revisions should be included?
State a number (often two or three) and charge for more, so revisions do not eat your margin.
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