What is full-service interior design?

Full-service interior design involves a design team spending time with clients to learn how they use their space, crafting unique designs, and project management from concept to completion. The service leaves our clients with a complete space ready for enjoyment. KR Interior Design would love to be your go-to full-service interior designer in Summit, NJ

How much does it cost per room?

Most people planning a project ask the same thing first: what should this cost? The answer comes in two numbers. One is the DESIGN FEE, which pays for the work of designing, sourcing, and managing the project. The other is the TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET for the room itself, which covers everything from the furniture and finishes to any construction and the final install. Both are worth understanding before you commit.

Below is a room-by-room look at pricing, with typical project ranges and KR Interior Design's design fees, for clients in Summit, Short Hills, Chatham, and the surrounding New Jersey communities.

What's included in full-service design?

Every full-service project covers the same core work:

• Shaping the concept and design direction

• Space planning and detailed layouts

• Choosing finishes and materials

• Designing custom cabinetry and millwork

• Sourcing furniture, lighting, and soft goods

• Scheduling and coordinating trades

• Handling ordering, delivery, and installation of furniture

The fee accounts for the many decisions, drawings, and supplier relationships that stand behind a room once it's finished.

Interior design cost by room

Dining Room
Total project budget range: $25,000 – $90,000+
Design fee: $3,750 – $6,000

Dining rooms hold fewer pieces, so each one has to earn its place. The table, the chairs, the light fixture, and any paneling or wallpaper set the tone, which puts most of the cost into material and proportion. Fewer elements, higher stakes on every choice.

Primary Bedroom
Total project budget range: $30,000 – $110,000+
Design fee: $3,750 – $5,250

The palette here is usually calm, but the spend goes into quality you feel more than quality you notice. Custom beds, upholstered pieces, thoughtful storage, detailed millwork, layered lighting, and good bedding do the work. This is a room built on comfort and quiet detail rather than any single showpiece.

Primary Bathroom
Total project budget range: $75,000 – $150,000+
Design fee: $4,500 – $9,000

Bathrooms are the most technical room to plan. Custom vanities, tile and stone, plumbing fixtures, and extras like radiant floors all have to be coordinated precisely, in a space that sees water every day. The budget reflects that planning as much as the finishes themselves.

Full and Secondary Bathrooms
Total project budget range: $40,000 – $95,000+
Design fee: $3,750 – $5,250

A secondary bath is smaller, but it asks for the same precision. Tile, stone, the vanity, fixtures, lighting, and mirrors drive the cost, usually inside a tighter footprint where every detail is on view.

Living and Family Rooms
Total project budget range: $50,000 – $150,000+
Design fee: $3,750 – $5,750

A living room comes together in layers. Seating, rugs, lighting, drapery, and built-ins each add to the total, and the fee reflects how much of it is tailored to how your family actually uses the room. Done well, it reads as collected over time rather than furnished in an afternoon.

Kitchen
Total project budget range: $150,000 – $300,000+
Design fee: $7,500 – $15,000

Of every room in a home, the kitchen asks for the most coordination. The budget moves with your cabinetry, stone, and appliances, and with everything hidden in the walls: plumbing, electrical, and any change to the footprint. Small choices, like how the cabinetry lines up or where the lighting is tucked, are often where the real craftsmanship sits.

Why does the cost vary?

No two projects price the same. A handful of things move the number:

• How much of the work is custom

• The materials you choose

• Whether you're furnishing or renovating

• The condition of the existing home

• The size of the space

Custom work takes more time and coordination. Specialty materials add up quickly. And older homes tend to surface surprises that call for extra problem-solving.

Will KR Interior Design source the least expensive product?

We prioritize thoughtful, high-quality designs and products but will always work within a realistic budget. KR Interior Design has a network of partners and vendors who execute high-quality work, and we source from special trade accounts that can include expedited shipping, free samples, and white glove delivery- benefits we pass along to our clients.

Can I shop on my own?

When it comes to purchasing products for full-service design, KR Interior Design handles all ordering, tracking, receipt, delivery, and installation (furniture/accessories) of products. Invoices are submitted and paid before any ordering begins. We buy from trade-only vendors who we have established relationships. Clients do not have access to these vendors therefore shopping on your own will not be possible.

Do you work with contractors, architects, and builders?

Absolutely! Working with other professionals is a major part of our full-service design model.

How long does the project normally last?

This varies greatly depending on the scope of the project and will be discussed throughout the planning phase. Rough timing can be determined at the Project Kickoff and we will do our best to ensure the timeline is upheld. Things like shipping, damaged items, and late revisions can slow the process but rest assured we are working hard to keep things on track. Understand there will most likely be a problem child or two but this is completely normal and we will solve it!

What if the project scope increases from the original agreement?

If a client is interested in adding to the original scope, he/she should discuss with us ASAP. KR Interior Design can work together with the contractor, architect, builder, or any trades necessary and let the client know what can be done including the cost increase. We can normally amend our design agreement or create a new agreement, fee structure, and timeline.