Are Interior Decorators Expensive?
Wondering how much to budget for an Interior Decorator? The average decorator can cost between $50 - $150 per hour, in addition to any design fees and commissions they may charge. There are a few factors that you should consider before hiring a decorator.
First and foremost, you should make sure you need an Interior Decorator vs. an Interior Designer. What’s the difference? An Interior Designer will work with you to create the spaces in your home that are functional and assess your living behaviors to make sure every space fits your needs, whereas an Interior Decorator takes your existing space and outfits it with the furnishings and accessories needed to meet your overall aesthetic.
Once you have determined that you are at the stage of the home design process where you need an Interior Decorator, the factors you will need to consider that determine the price of a decorator include:
Size of Project - How many rooms would you like the decorator to help with?
Scope of Project - To what level of decorating does each of those rooms need? Some rooms may already have the main furniture pieces and just need accessories to complete the look. Other rooms may need everything from the floor up!
Materials Used - Be sure to include the cost of any accessories or furniture that your decorator will be purchasing, especially if they charge a commission on these items.
Timeframe - How quickly do I need these rooms decorated and finished? A rush order may increase the cost, especially amidst all of the current housewares and furniture shipping delays due to COVID-19.
The value an Interior Decorator adds to your home design process far exceeds their fee and a proper professional can even save you time and money along the way thanks to their expert budgeting, business related discounts or partnerships, and industry contacts. Many Interior Decorators work closely with well-known home decor brands and can often provide a business to business discount for any items purchased through your decorator. This can be a huge cost savings if you’re specifically looking at the quality of products, such as dining room tables or couches, as these items can carry quite a hefty price tag.
One often overlooked benefit an Interior Decorator brings to the table when decorating your home is their breadth of knowledge regarding design retailers. Interior Decorators know which stores have which products (at all times) for which prices. If you’re looking to stay within a certain budget or aesthetic, an Interior Decorator immediately knows which retailers to source items from.
ACCESS | Style prides itself on being your Affordable solution to any of your interior styling needs. Whether you need a LookBook for one room or a full interior design package (and everything in between), we can help! Check out our Interiors Services page for a full listing of our packages and send us an email if you need a custom package created just for you.
