Ballpark cost: €35–€50 per square meter

That’s the typical range if you’re working on an apartment or house of at least 50 square meters. This includes professional design services like layout planning, material selection, lighting, furniture sourcing, and more.

But if you’re only looking to redesign a single room, the price per square meter may go up - often to around €100/m². Why? Because every project has a fixed base cost for the designer’s time and involvement, regardless of size.

What affects the price?

The final price depends mostly on the scope of the work:

• Design only: You get a complete plan to follow, but you manage the execution yourself.
• Full-service (design + project management): The designer handles everything, from sourcing to supervising contractors and deliveries.

If you’re choosing a light-touch service, designers often include a limited number of consultative hours. Extra time beyond that is typically billed hourly.

Full-service might be the better deal

While a full-service package may seem more expensive at first, it often gives you much more value for your money. Designers usually share trade discounts from trusted suppliers, which in many cases offset all of their fee.

Plus, having a professional handle the day-to-day project coordination means fewer headaches and mistakes along the way.

One size doesn’t fit all

It’s also good to know that prices can vary widely.

• On one end, some ultra-premium studios charge €100 - €200 per m², offering high-touch service and custom furniture made from materials from all over the world.
• On the other, you might find someone helping out for a few hundred euros per flat, often hobbyists or housewives offering basic styling help.

There’s nothing wrong with either option, as long as it matches your expectations. At the low end, don’t expect in-depth planning or project supervision. At the top end, it's about the experience.

To recap:

• Standard design costs: €35 - €50/m², assuming full home/apartment projects
• Single rooms may cost more per m² due to project setup time
• Price depends on whether you need design only or full project management
• Full-service often pays off thanks to supplier discounts
• There’s a wide market - from budget-friendly stylists to high-end studios

Not sure what fits your budget or needs?
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