Is interior design expensive in Cyprus compared to other EU countries?
By
Karolina Sladkowska
September 9, 2025

Buying a new home is exciting, but making it feel like your home takes more than just fresh paint and a sofa. If you're considering hiring an interior designer, you're probably asking:

How much will it cost to design my 70 sqm apartment and is Cyprus good value compared to other countries?

Let’s break it down and compare four popular markets: Cyprus, Poland, Germany, and the UK.

🇨🇾 Cyprus

- Typical cost: €35-€50 per m²

- Total for 70 sqm: €2,450-€3,500

- This usually includes:

- Functional layout

- Moodboards and material selection

- Lighting and furniture planning

- Access to trusted contractors

- Discounts from suppliers

- For a bit more, many designers also manage the renovation, making life much easier, especially if you're not based in Cyprus full-time.

Excellent value for full-service design

✅ Supplier discounts often help offset the total fee

✅ Ideal if you want peace of mind and a smooth process

🇵🇱 Poland (Warsaw)

- Typical cost: €40-€60 per m² (can go up to €180 for premium services)

- Total for 70 sqm: €2,800-€4,200 (standard); up to €12,600 (high-end)

- Design services are widely available, and the quality is good, but coordination and project supervision may cost extra.

⚖️ Similar range to Cyprus for basic to mid-level projects

💸 Higher-end designers can be significantly more expensive

👷 Project management may not be included

🇩🇪 Germany (Berlin)

- Estimated cost: €70-€120 per m²

- Total for 70 sqm: €4,900-€8,400

- Full-service design is more expensive, and project timelines can be longer. Documentation and standards are very high, but the process may feel more formal and segmented.

💶 Noticeably more expensive than Cyprus

📐 Very professional, but may feel less personal

📋 Many designers charge by phase, design, then site visits, etc.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom (London)

- Typical full-service cost: €100-€200 per m²

- Total for 70 sqm: €7,000-€14,000

- Hourly rates in London can reach €200+ for senior designers. Some offer flat-fee packages, but even simple projects can be pricey due to location and market demand.

💷 London is one of the most expensive places to design a home

💡 Suitable for high-end or investment properties

🤝 Flat-fee packages available but rarely under €7,000

Final Thoughts

If you’ve just bought a 70 sqm apartment in Cyprus, you’re in a great position:

- Interior design here is affordable by European standards

- You get comprehensive services without the luxury markup

- Designers often take care of everything from lighting plans to contractor supervision

- And thanks to trade discounts, you often save money in the long run

📩 Book your free consultation today.

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