How Much Does Interior Design Cost in Australia?
This feels like a daunting question when you're interested in hiring an interior designer but aren't sure whether they're within your budget. Here is a general pricing guide for interior designers in Australia, based on figures from Bark.
There is a wide range of prices, and this often comes down to project complexity, the type of project, the value of the project, and the designer's level of experience. If you're thinking of engaging a high-profile celebrity designer, the price will be very different to engaging a local interior designer from your city.
Interior Design Hourly Rate
The average hourly rate for an interior designer is around $200, though this varies depending on the city. Sydney tends to have a higher starting rate of $200 an hour, compared with Brisbane, which starts at around $80 an hour (High Pages, 2026).Â
Interior Design Project Cost Breakdown by Room (excluding GST, according to Bark.com)
The table below shows average design costs. Note that these do not include the lower or the higher end of the fee range.Â
|  Room Type | Average Design Cost | Service Included |
| Kitchen | $12,500 | Layout, cabinetry design, appliance selection |
| Bathroom | $10,000 | Spatial planning, fixture selection, tiling |
| Living & Dining | $15,000 | Furniture layouts, lighting plans, window treatments |
| Bedroom | $10,000 | Furniture placement, wardrobes, lighting |
| Built-in Joinery | $10,000 | Shop drawings, specifications, hardware |
| Whole House | $120,000 | Complete design and project management |
Interior design doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg
The traditional interior design model can feel out of reach for everyday people like you and me. That's why we reimagined the service as an online model. With online interior design — or interior e-design — at My Interior Designers, we give you the freedom to choose the level of service you need. We stay flexible and step in only when you need us.
Pre-made digital packs: Design to Go
Our consultations start at $99 an hour, and our Design to Go package starts at $69.99 which is a fraction of what a traditional designer would cost. Our Design To Go package is a pre-made digital design pack that allows you to purchase curated designs to furnish a space without the stress of finding the right items from the right retailers. We’ve made sure every piece complements the others.
Bespoke custom design service: Design on DemandÂ
We understand that sometimes you can't quite pinpoint the kind of design you're looking for, or perhaps you're stuck mid-renovation, or you're so busy that you don't have time to search for the perfect sofa or the furniture that will fit your extra-small living room. Maybe you're great at renovating and execution, but have no clue about design principles, or which colours and materials look good together. We've got you, truly. That's why we created our Design on Demand service. We break our services down into different parts of the design journey, so you can bring them in exactly when you need them.
| Custom Interior Design Service | Interior Design Package Fee | Why use this package | When to use it |
| Bathroom / Kitchen Renovation e-Design | From $899Â |
If you want to see your kitchen or bathroom before you build it If you want to make sure the products and materials you use are cohesive and available from real suppliers If you want to leave the design to a professional so you can carry out the implementation |
Beginning of a project or mid-renovation |
| Concept Development e-Design | From $599 |
If you want to have an anchor to guide your renovation or build without dropping $5000 on a traditional interior design or an architect If you want to see your concept in 3D before proceeding any further |
Beginning of a project |
| Moodboard & Colour e-Design | From $199 | If you need your visuals put together by a professional to anchor your design and colour direction during your renovation or build journey | Beginning of a project |
| Space Planning & Floor Plan e-Design | From $299 | If you are having trouble finding the best way to lay out your furniture, or want to see an alternative layout for your space | Beginning of a project |
| Product & Material Schedule (FF&E Schedule) | From $399 | If you're planning a kitchen or bathroom renovation yourself but are stuck choosing the right fixtures, fittings, or products | Beginning or in the middle of a project |
| Furnishing & Decorating e-Design | From $399 | If you need a curated furniture list that complements your space perfectly, without spending hours you don't have searching Pinterest or the internet | In the middle of a project or later in the project |
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At My Interior Designers, design doesn’t have to be only for the top 10 to 15% of the households. We make good interior design accessible, flexible and bite-sized. You control your renovation or build journey and we are here to help you along the way. If you'd like to talk to an interior designer today, book a free 15-min consultation and see how we can help you.Â