How much does an interior designer cost?

First of all you are looking for an interior decorator not interior designer. These terms are used interchangeably but interior designers work with architects and deal with structural changes and pay more attention to the details pertaining to codes. Decorators do floor plans, choose fabrics and paint colors along with accessories and work in residential dwellings. There is no licensing with decorators and depending on the state you live in designers may or may not be licensed. It depends on how they price and the scope of your project. If you are purchasing all new furniture some will charge by the hour (approx. 75.00) and pass along their discount to you. Others will charge the full price and consider their discount as their commission. Look at the decorators portfolio to make sure you like what they have done, ask how long they have been in business, if they are affiliated with any group and check out their educational background. If they don't know how to do a floor plan stay ...  more