Interior Design Fee Types
There are a number of methods of charging fees for residential interior designers and decorators. Consultants and their clients are free to negotiate on any basis whatsoever. The most common methods are outlined in this practice note.
This Practice Note covers:
Hourly Fees
Percentage Fee
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Cost Plus Percentage Fees
Retail
Commissions
Disbursements
Overtime
Changes in Instructions
Communication
Goods and Services Tax
Specialist Consultant
Designer’s Fee Agreement for Services and Conditions of Engagement
About the DIA's Practice Notes
The DIA Practice Notes give designers the fundamentals to take control of their careers and flourish at work. As part of the major refresh of all DIA resources, the refreshed notes provide more relevant guidance for contemporary workplaces. They are available free for all designers who are members of the DIA.
The Practice Notes cover topics such as conditions of engagement, confidentiality agreements, preparing for staff reviews, understanding intellectual property and how to set fees for design services.
This Practice Note is part of the Running an Office series. The full series is soon to be released:
Designers in Australia
Working as a Designer
Working with Clients
Running an Office
Buying Design Services
There are a number of methods of charging fees for residential interior designers and decorators. Consultants and their clients are free to negotiate on any basis whatsoever. The most common methods are outlined in this practice note.
This Practice Note covers:
Hourly Fees
Percentage Fee
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Cost Plus Percentage Fees
Retail
Commissions
Disbursements
Overtime
Changes in Instructions
Communication
Goods and Services Tax
Specialist Consultant
Designer’s Fee Agreement for Services and Conditions of Engagement
About the DIA's Practice Notes
The DIA Practice Notes give designers the fundamentals to take control of their careers and flourish at work. As part of the major refresh of all DIA resources, the refreshed notes provide more relevant guidance for contemporary workplaces. They are available free for all designers who are members of the DIA.
The Practice Notes cover topics such as conditions of engagement, confidentiality agreements, preparing for staff reviews, understanding intellectual property and how to set fees for design services.
This Practice Note is part of the Running an Office series. The full series is soon to be released:
Designers in Australia
Working as a Designer
Working with Clients
Running an Office
Buying Design Services
There are a number of methods of charging fees for residential interior designers and decorators. Consultants and their clients are free to negotiate on any basis whatsoever. The most common methods are outlined in this practice note.
This Practice Note covers:
Hourly Fees
Percentage Fee
Lump Sum or Fixed Fee
Cost Plus Percentage Fees
Retail
Commissions
Disbursements
Overtime
Changes in Instructions
Communication
Goods and Services Tax
Specialist Consultant
Designer’s Fee Agreement for Services and Conditions of Engagement
About the DIA's Practice Notes
The DIA Practice Notes give designers the fundamentals to take control of their careers and flourish at work. As part of the major refresh of all DIA resources, the refreshed notes provide more relevant guidance for contemporary workplaces. They are available free for all designers who are members of the DIA.
The Practice Notes cover topics such as conditions of engagement, confidentiality agreements, preparing for staff reviews, understanding intellectual property and how to set fees for design services.
This Practice Note is part of the Running an Office series. The full series is soon to be released:
Designers in Australia
Working as a Designer
Working with Clients
Running an Office
Buying Design Services