When you hire an interior designer, the amount they charge is very much going to depend on the scope of your project, however,  you might find that it is more affordable than you think. Melanie Hansen. Co offers both ‘Done for you’ and ‘Done with you’ services, plus all services are charged at a flat fee so you know exactly how much it will cost from the very start.

Generally speaking an Interior Designer has a formal qualification as an Interior Designer having the knowledge and know how to design and create functional spaces and rooms while an Interior Decorator will only be able to style and decorate a space with soft furnishings and textiles. An interior designer can design and style a new home build, renovation or single room such as a new kitchen design, bathroom design or cosy home sanctuary.

Each Interior Designer will have their own way of charging their fees. Some may charge an hourly fee, a percentage of the overall project or a flat fee. Melanie Hansen. Co charges a flat fee so you know exactly how much a project will cost, plus I pass on all my trade discounts to you saving you money throughout the entire project.

Creating beautiful designs is not just about having great ideas, it also requires a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of the design process. There are seven elements and five principles of interior design that any professional designer should follow. 

The ‘Elements’ are the building blocks of any space and the ‘Principles’ are the tools used.

The 7 elements are : Space, Line, Shape, Colour, Texture, Light, and Pattern.

The 5 principles are: Balance, Rhythm, Emphasis, Harmony, Proportion & Scale.

To style and decorate a single room will cost approx $500 - $900 depending on the size of the room and what is required. Please contact me for an accurate quote [email protected]

The amount of hours and time taken to design a room is going to depend on the size,  requirements and the amount of changes made between each revision.

A single room style and design can take approx 4-6 weeks depending on requirements and availability of trades (if required), furnishings and delivery times. A new home build design and style or renovation will take much longer. 

The interior design process from very start to finish is a fun and collaborative journey. To get a clear insight of the entire process, CLICK HERE and download the “Interior Design & Styling Info Kit” at the bottom of the page.