Pricing Guide

Design and Styling Fee Structure & Pricing Guidelines

Shaping Interiors fee structure is designed to be adaptable to the unique needs of each project. The available pricing information serves as a helpful reference to give you insight into the potential design and styling costs while deciding what is beneficial for your project.

Shaping Interiors pricing structure consists of 2 pricing models

In this initial stage of design and styling, we focus on transforming ideas into designs and layout plans for the space. Sample boards of proposed materials colours, textures and finishes are developed.

For the 1st phase of the project the fees are established based on the information provided at the initial consultation and will reflect the design brief. The fees are set as a fixed price that is tailored to your project requirements.

Stage 1 - Concept Phase

Having established the concept plan, it's time to collaborate with any required trades. This phase involves meetings with trades, discussing solutions, and finalizing dimensions and materials, all of which contribute to fine-tuning the final design. The phase also includes time with arranging new furniture and decor onsite.

This phase operates on an hourly rate due to the unknown variables involved. Some project may only require 2 hours while others could extend to 10hrs or more.

Stage 2 - Execution Process for the Final Design

Concept Phase Fee Guide

Below are pricing of some services to refer to as a guideline.

As your project’s requirements may differ from what is listed, the concept phase will be quoted at a fixed fee that corresponds with your project brief.

Interior Design Consultation

Call out consultation

This on-site service provides immediate advice and solutions for a space, often for small projects. Perfect for clients who need quick solutions or want to bounce ideas off with a designer. It's especially beneficial if you're feeling stuck with decision-making or need inspiration for floor plans or furniture layouts. You might also appreciate having someone review your design selections before finalizing any purchases.

Living Area

A tailored service focused on selecting a range of living room furniture and décor that creates a functional floor plan and harmonizing arrangement while reflecting lifestyle. Living area elements may consist of:

Colour and Textures Scheme
Sofas
Concessional Chairs
Coffee and Side Tables
Rug
Entertainment Unit
Buffet/ Console
Artwork
Lamps
Decor / Plants
Cushions

Dining Area Styling

Styling a dining room revolves around furniture arrangement, comfort, practicality, and gathering. The key is a harmonious balance of an appropriately sized and shaped dining table for the space, defining the area with a rug, and blending different woods with upholstered chairs. Additionally adding depth, warmth and character with lighting, art, mirrors, plants and decor. Styling a dining area consists of:

Colour and Finishes Scheme
Dining Table
Dining Chairs
Buffet or Console
Rug
Artwork or Mirror
Decor and Plants
Lighting

Bedroom Styling

Bedroom styling is creating a sense of comfort by blending various textures with a harmonious color palette. I truly enjoy styling bedrooms; it's my just my thing. Depending on the size of the room, the assortment of items might include:

Colour and Finishes Scheme
Bedhead / frame
Bedsides
Bedside lamps
Rug
Artwork or Mirror
Decor and Plants
Cushions

Bathroom Concept Design

The full design service includes creating a stunning yet functional spatial layout plan. Developing a cohesive colour and finishes scheme will be evident in the vanity design, as well as in the shower design and bath area. The choice of tiles and their layout will seamlessly unite the overall aesthetic. This service also includes finishes and fixtures schedule as listed in the "Bathroom Finishes and Fixtures Schedule". The design process includes:

Concept Plans
Vanity Design
Shower Design
Bath Area
Color and Finishes Scheme
Wall and Floor Tile Layout Plan
Lighting Plan

Finishes & Fixtures Schedule

This service is perfect for those whose who only need to focus on selecting a colour palette, surface finishes, and fixtures for their bathroom. It covers all the groundwork involved in sourcing the finishes and fixtures listed below, and it includes bringing samples to the site to check how the colours and finishes interact with the bathroom's lighting and space. Once everything is finalized, you will receive a schedule to pass onto trades.

Colour Scheme
Vanity bench top
Sink and Tapware
Bath and Tapware
Shower Finsihes and Fixtures
Wall and Floor Tiles
Lighting
Mirror
Towel Railing and Hooks

Laundry Concept Design

The laundry concept design service focuses on creating a conceptual laundry plan that features a functional floor and cabinetry layout. The selection of tiles and their arrangement will beautifully tie together the overall look. This service also includes a schedule for the finishes and fixtures, as detailed in "Laundry Finishes & Fixtures Schedule". The design process includes:

Concept plans
Color and Finishes Scheme
Cabinetry layout plan
Overhead
Trough area design
Wall and Floor Tile Layout Plan
Lighting Plan

Laundry Finishes & Fixtures Schedule

This service is perfect for those whose who only need to focus on selecting a colour palette, surface finishes, and fixtures for the laundry. It covers all the groundwork involved in sourcing the finishes and fixtures listed below, and it includes bringing samples to the site to check how the colours and finishes interact with the bathroom's lighting and space. Once everything is finalized, you will receive a schedule to pass onto trades.

Colour scheme
Bench top
Trough and tapware
Overhead profile, colour and finish
Underbench profile, colour and finish
Slash Back tiles
Floor tiles
Lighting

Home Bar Concept Design

Conceptual bar design focuses on displaying and storing collections and the user experience. The layout plan of bar elements such as the wine fridge, bar sink, shelves, storage and prep area aim to be accessible, making user experience enjoyable. The selection of colours and material finishes play an important part as they will they will ultimately define the bar's distinctive style. The design process includes:

Concept plan
Colour and Finishes Scheme
Cabinetry plan
Cabinetry profile, colour and finish
Bench top surface finish
Splash back tile/ finish
Shelving design and finishes
Lighting

Bookcase Concept Design

Custom-built bookshelves and reading nooks combine functionality with style. This requires creating a layout that offers both storage and display space, enabling the seamless integration of books and decor against elegant material finishes and lighting. The design process entails:

Concept plan
Colour and surface finishes scheme
Shelving design and finishes
Cabinetry layout plan, profile, colour and finish
Selecting lighting to enhance the features of the bookcase.

Garage Workshop Concept Design

Conceptual Design for garage workspace and storage involves selecting durable and high-quality materials for the workbench and storage units. Customizable storage solutions are integrated into the design, providing space for tools, equipment, and materials while maintaining a clean and clutter-free area. Thoughtful placement of electrical outlets and lighting enhances functionality and visibility, allowing for optimal working conditions. The design seamlessly blends practicality with aesthetic appeal, resulting in a workspace that is both functional and visually pleasing, inspiring productivity and creativity. The design process may involve:

Concept plan
Colour and finishes scheme
Cabinetry plan
Cabinetry profile, colour and finish
Surface finish
Shelving design and finishes
Lighting

Perks of Partnering with an Interior Designer

Saves you Time on Product Research and Sourcing While Ensuring Colours and Textures Harmonize.

Sample Boards and Concepts Showcased Offer a Visual Representation of the Final Result, Giving Confidence in Design Choices Before Making Purchases.

Potential Savings with Designer Trade Prices When Ordering Furniture, Art, Decor and Fixtures from Shaping Interiors Trade Suppliers.

Dedicated in achieving Beautiful End Results that Mirrors the Brief. Happy Clients = Happy Designer.

Each project is individually quoted as this allows accurate pricing that captures the specific needs of the project such as how many pieces need to be sourced. The first step is phone conversation about the areas you would like assistance with, followed by an onsite initial consultation. Afterwards you'll receive a proposal with details of the design services for your project, allowing you to approve the start of the concept phase.