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Interior designer cost Netherlands 2026 — hourly rate and fixed fees
How much does an interior designer cost in the Netherlands in 2026? Hourly rates, fixed-fee packages, difference between interior designer and architect.
Quick answer
An interior designer in the Netherlands costs € 75–€ 200 per hour or a fixed fee of € 2,000–€ 15,000 for a typical home. A complete interior design for a 120 m² house: € 5,000–€ 25,000 depending on scope.
Service package costs
| Package | Cost | |---|---| | Colour advice / moodboard (1 room) | € 300–€ 900 | | Interior advice (half-day, 1–2 rooms) | € 500–€ 1,500 | | Room design (drawings + material selection) | € 1,500–€ 4,000 | | Full interior design (up to 100 m²) | € 4,000–€ 12,000 | | Full design (100–200 m²) | € 8,000–€ 25,000 | | Project management (purchasing + on-site) | + 10–20% of purchase value |
Hourly rates
| Type | Hourly rate | |---|---| | Junior interior designer (freelance) | € 65–€ 90/hour | | Independent designer (5+ years) | € 90–€ 135/hour | | Senior / studio (established brand) | € 130–€ 200/hour | | Interior architect (BNI member) | € 130–€ 200/hour |
Interior designer vs. interior architect vs. building architect
| Role | Authority | Cost | |---|---|---| | Interior designer | Styling, furniture, materials | € 75–€ 135/hour | | Interior architect (BNI) | + spatial planning, structural advice | € 130–€ 200/hour | | Building architect (BNA) | + permit, structure, BENG | € 120–€ 200/hour |
Important: for an omgevingsvergunning you always need a building architect, not an interior designer. Structural interventions (load-bearing walls, extensions) legally require a registered architect.
When is an interior designer worth it?
- Open-plan living layout (furniture plan, circulation, lighting)
- Kitchen layout and bathroom design
- Colour and material advice during renovation
- Moving into a new home (full interior)
Not needed for: building permits, structural calculations, BENG reports.
Return on investment
Professional interior design increases resale value by an average of 2–5%. For a € 400,000 house: € 8,000–€ 20,000 extra at sale.
Conclusion
Interior design costs € 75–€ 200/hour or € 2,000–€ 25,000 for a complete home design in 2026. A building architect is required for permits. Interior design increases property value at resale.
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