Interior stylists send estimates before a consultation turns into a project, and again before a staging or shoot is booked. Clients often compare you to other stylists, stagers, or the design service of a furniture store, so the estimate needs to show clearly what is included. Product budgets and styling fees should be quoted separately.
When to use estimates: Use estimates to provide project quotes and get client approval before starting work. Once approved, convert your estimate to an invoice with one click to collect payment.
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Clients often assume an entryway or hallway is part of a living room job. Naming each space prevents scope creep.
Shopping and installation are where time overruns happen, so state how many trips are included.
Clarify whether the client pays retailers directly or reimburses you, and whether the budget is a cap or an estimate.
Clients get upset if they discover a markup they did not agree to, so state it up front.
For staging, name the rental term, what happens at renewal, and the fee for damaged or missing pieces.
A clear number of included revisions and a target install date keeps projects from dragging on.
Clients may assume you handle hands-on labor. List what is not included, or price it as an add-on.
| Service | Priced | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Initial design consultation (on-site or virtual) | flat fee | $100-300 |
| On-site styling and room refresh | per hour | $60-150 |
| Single room styling (using client's existing items) | per room | $300-900 |
| Home staging for a listing (furniture and decor rental) | per month | $1,500-4,500 |
| Shopping and sourcing | per hour | $50-125 |
| Product markup on purchased decor | percent of cost | 10-30% |
| Photo shoot styling (editorial, retail, or listing) | per day | $500-1,500 |
| Prop and decor delivery and pickup | per trip | $75-250 |
Typical US ranges. Rates vary by region, experience, and job size.
Show your professional fee on one line and the decor budget on another. This keeps your fee from looking inflated by purchases and makes it easy to adjust one without the other.
Offer a partial option that uses the client's furniture with accent pieces, and a full option with rented furniture. Clients can choose based on budget, and the options anchor the price of the full service.
When pricing flat fees, count the hours spent loading, steaming, shopping, returning, and traveling, not just time on site. Underquoting those is the most common cause of low margins.
Retail prices, rental inventory, and your calendar change. A 14 to 30 day quote validity protects you from honoring old prices.
Many stylists charge a consultation fee of $100 to $300 that covers the walkthrough and a written proposal, and credit it toward the project if the client books. Free quotes are common for simple staging jobs but cost you travel and time.
Give a budget by room or category, such as textiles, art, lighting, and accessories, rather than listing every item. Note that final selections may vary within the budget and that the client approves purchases above a set amount.
Only for changes outside the agreed scope, such as added rooms, extra revisions, or a price increase on items a client chose. Write a short change order and get approval before doing the extra work.
A 25 to 50 percent deposit on the styling fee is typical, and purchases are usually funded before ordering. Staging first-month fees are often due before installation, so state this in the estimate.
Use the Interior Stylist invoice template to bill the client, or convert this estimate once it's approved.
Interior Stylist invoice template