What an interior designer does
A designer plans layouts, selects materials, creates drawings and renders, coordinates trades and checks quality on site. Some only design and some manage the whole build.
Indicative fees
These ranges show common figures and vary by firm and project.
| Item | Indicative figure |
|---|---|
| Design only, per sq ft of covered area | PKR 50 - 300 |
| Design plus supervision, per sq ft | PKR 200 - 500 |
| Percentage of project cost | 8 - 15 percent |
| 3D renders, per room | PKR 15,000 - 60,000 |
| Turnkey fit-out, per sq ft | PKR 1,800 - 6,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
Design only versus turnkey
Design only gives you drawings and you hire contractors, while turnkey includes construction under one contract. Turnkey is simpler but harder to price-check.
Contracts and deliverables
Agree the scope, drawings, number of revisions, renders, site visits, timeline and payment stages in writing. Clarify who owns the drawings and what happens if you stop.
Drawings and 3D renders
Ask for floor plans, elevations, lighting and electrical layouts, ceiling plans and material schedules. Renders help visualise but drawings are what builders follow.
Timelines
Design takes 3 to 8 weeks for a home, and execution takes 2 to 6 months depending on size. Delays usually come from late decisions and materials.
Red flags
Beware of vague fees, pressure for large advances, no written scope, no completed projects to visit or promises of impossible deadlines. For anything involving gas, wiring or installation at height, use a qualified technician and follow the maker's instructions.
How to hire
- Portfolio. Visit finished projects.
- References. Speak to past clients.
- Fees. Get a written breakdown.
- Fit. Choose someone who listens to your budget.
Before you decide
Agree scope, drawings and payments in writing and visit finished work. Ask the contractor or seller for photographs of similar finished work, compare at least two itemised quotes on the same scope, and agree stage payments and a completion date in writing. Keep the invoice and any warranty, and inspect the finished work in daylight before the final payment. Write down your room size, budget, electricity tariff and must-have features before you visit a shop, compare at least two models on the same capacity and warranty terms, and check the warranty card, the service network in your area and the availability of spare parts. Ask for the full invoice with the model number, keep the box and accessories until the item has been tested at home, and inspect the delivered product for damage before the delivery person leaves. Prices change often with exchange rates, taxes and stock, so confirm the current figure before you decide, and be careful with very low prices that hide grey-market stock or missing warranty cover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Indicative design fees run from about PKR 100 to 500 per square foot or 8 to 15 percent of project cost. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Design only for control, turnkey for convenience. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Plans, elevations, lighting and electrical layouts and material schedules. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the seller before ordering. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
About 3 to 8 weeks. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Vague fees and no written scope. If you are unsure, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
Message us on WhatsApp with what you need and where it will be used. We check what we can supply and send a written rate showing the model, quantity, warranty and delivery, so you can judge it against other offers. Rates and stock change, so confirm the current position before you commit.