eGigHow much does interior design cost?
Interior Design costs ₹10,000 to ₹8,00,000 per project (design fee) with a freelancer (about $120–$9,400), depending on the scope and the freelancer’s experience. Most clients pay in the standard range of ₹40,000–₹1,50,000 per project (design fee).
Interior Design prices
One room: layout plan, 3D views and a shopping list
Full home of 2–3 bedrooms: 3D renders, working drawings and material selection
Design plus site supervision, or about 8–12% of the project cost for turnkey work
Hourly rates
| Level | Rate per hour | In dollars |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner (under 2 years) | ₹500–₹1,000 | $6–$12 |
| Intermediate (2–5 years) | ₹1,000–₹2,500 | $12–$30 |
| Expert (5+ years) | ₹2,500–₹6,000 | $30–$70 |
Typical 2026 freelance prices in rupees (₹), with dollars at about ₹85 to $1. Delivery: 2–8 weeks for design.
What changes the price
- Area in square feet and number of rooms
- Design only or design with site supervision
- Number of 3D renders and revisions
- Turnkey projects are often charged as a percentage of cost
How to hire for interior design
- Write a short brief. Say what you need, what you will provide and your deadline. We have filled in a template for you on the next step.
- Post the project free with a budget range. Freelancers with this skill are told about it and send proposals with their price and timeline.
- Compare proposals. Check portfolios, reviews and the ID-verified badge, and message your top two or three before you choose.
- Agree milestones on the contract and pay each one when you approve the work. eGig takes no commission from either side.
Freelancers: what should you charge?
Charge the design fee separately from execution, and get the 3D views approved before any work starts on site.
Start near the basic range while you build reviews, then move up a tier every 5–10 good reviews. Work out a rate that covers your costs and taxes with the freelance rate calculator.
Common questions
How much does interior design cost?
With a freelancer, interior design costs ₹10,000–₹40,000 per project (design fee) for basic work, ₹40,000–₹1,50,000 for standard work and ₹1,50,000–₹8,00,000 for premium work. Hourly rates run from ₹500 to ₹6,000 an hour.
How long does interior design take?
Typically 2–8 weeks for design, depending on the scope, the number of revisions and how quickly you send feedback and material.
Is a freelancer cheaper than an agency?
Usually. A freelancer often costs 30–60% less than an agency for the same scope, because there is no office, sales team or account manager to pay for. An agency makes sense when you need several skills managed together.
Should I pay a fixed price or by the hour?
Pay a fixed price when the scope is clear, and split it into milestones you approve one by one. Pay by the hour for ongoing or open-ended work, with a weekly cap.