Interior Design Fees
Many fears and misunderstandings are generated by the different way interior designers charge for what appears to be a similar service. An important part of our policy is to offer a no-obligation first meeting that is completely free of charge.
For maximum flexibility we incorporate two break points in our fee structure. This allows you to determine precisely the level of involvement our company has in your project.
The following fee structure is for residential clients being served by one of our design professionals. Commercial contracts, overseas commissions and large public buildings are subject to detailed quotation.
Design Stage
Initial Meeting - Free of charge in Greater London and The Home Counties.
Design Fee: Varies according to room size and scope of works, and is detailed in a letter following the initial briefing meeting. The design fee covers the sourcing of fabrics, wallcoverings, flooring, acquisition of samples and initial design drawings..
Break point - You may choose to implement the designs yourself at this stage. The design materials and drawings supplied will facilitate this.
Building and Decorating Specifications - Once the design is approved the client has the option to commission full building and decorating specifications for each room. These are highly desirable documents used to detail the works required to the contractor for quotation purposes and to guide the activities of the contractor during the project itself. A quote is provided based on the scope of works.
Break point - From this point you are fully equipped to find, appoint and manage your own contractor.
Co-ordination of Contractors: Adrienne Chinn Design can offer Project Co-ordination on projects valued under £500,000. On projects valued at £500,000 or more Adrienne Chinn Design can offer a Turnkey service including Project Management and full contracting services in Greater London and the Home Counties. These services are subject to detailed contract.
Supply Stage
Supply of Materials (Residential) - Fabrics,
wallpapers, furniture, accessories, floor coverings etc. are supplied at
competitive prices. A detailed quotation is supplied for the client’s
approval prior to the placement of any purchase orders. Delivery charges
incurred are charged on to the client at cost.
Supply of Materials (Commercial) - We charge a negotiated handling commission based on a percentage of the total cost price of the supply contract. We reserve the right to decide the commercial status of any potential project and proof of status will be required.
Fee-only Package
As an alternative to the above, Adrienne Chinn Design can offer a fee-only package on design and supply, with all items sourced by Adrienne Chinn Design supplied at cost.
Soft Furnishings and Upholstery
Adrienne Chinn Design offers a full soft furnishing, upholstery and curtain-making service.
Furniture and Rug Design
Adrienne Chinn Design can design unique furniture and rug designs, as well as design bespoke joinery for kitchens, bathrooms, dressing rooms, libraries, etc.
Acquistion of Art and Antiques
Adrienne Chinn Design can acquire art and antiques on behalf of the client.
Specialist Sub-Contractors
Adrienne Chinn Design can organise and co-ordinate specialist services including bespoke joinery and furniture-making, specialist paint finishes, polished plaster and tadelakt, specialist tiling, metalwork, glasswork, artist's murals, painted tiles, and bespoke fabric, wallpaper and rug design.
Personal Shopping
Adrienne Chinn offers a personal shopping service to accompany clients on visits to showrooms, art galleries, antiques dealers, and fairs. Fees are £500.00 inc. VAT for a half-day or £1,000.00 inc. VAT for a 7-hour day including lunch.
VAT - All fees and charges are subject to VAT at the current rate.
