Interior Design Proposal — Kitchen and Living Room Renovation

Interior Designer Proposal Template: Kitchen and Living Room Renovation (Word Format)

This interior design proposal template for a kitchen and living room renovation is a Word document for interior designers and architects who need to present a clear scope, fees, and project terms to a residential client. It gives the client a professional breakdown before design work, procurement, or construction coordination begins.

Use this kitchen and living room renovation proposal to bill for design consultation, space planning, concept development, finish and material selections, 3D renderings, construction drawings, furniture sourcing, and site visits. The editable format makes it easy to tailor the document to a condo refresh, an open-plan remodel, or a full custom renovation.

Why use this interior design proposal template

• Set a defined scope of work. Separate what is included in the kitchen and living room design from exclusions such as permit applications, contractor labor, and structural engineering.
• Present fees professionally. Show whether you charge a fixed design fee, an hourly rate, a percentage of furnishings, or a combination of billing methods.
• Avoid costly misunderstandings. State the number of design revisions, meetings, renderings, and site visits included before additional fees apply.
• Support faster client approval. A structured renovation proposal lets homeowners understand the design process, deliverables, schedule, and payment milestones at a glance.
• Protect your design time. Include retainer requirements, procurement terms, cancellation conditions, and approval responsibilities before ordering materials or furnishings.

What the template includes

• Designer and client details: Your studio name, contact information, project address, client names, proposal date, and validity period.
• Project overview: A concise description of the kitchen and living room renovation, including the client’s goals, desired style, functional needs, and estimated construction context.
• Scope of interior design services: Detail each phase, such as site measurement, existing-condition review, layout options, mood boards, finish palettes, cabinetry direction, lighting concepts, and furniture plans.
• Deliverables: List the documents and visuals the client receives, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, kitchen elevations, material schedules, specification sheets, 3D views, and presentation boards.
• Fee schedule: Enter your flat fees, hourly services, procurement fees, reimbursable expenses, and applicable sales tax. The template also provides space for subtotals and the total proposal amount.
• Payment terms: Set the design retainer, milestone payments, due dates, late-payment terms, and payment methods. For example, collect a retainer before the initial concept phase begins.
• Procurement and purchasing terms: Clarify whether the client purchases directly or whether your studio orders furniture, lighting, appliances, tile, and other specified items on the client’s behalf.
• Exclusions and assumptions: Identify work not included, such as architectural or structural drawings, MEP engineering, permit fees, general contracting, demolition, and trade labor.
• Approval and signatures: Provide acceptance language, signature fields, and a start date for the engagement.

How much to charge for a kitchen and living room renovation design

Interior design fees vary by location, project complexity, client expectations, and the level of construction documentation required. Use these figures as general North American market ranges and adjust them for your experience and local costs.

• Initial consultation: $250 to $750 per meeting, often for a 90-minute to two-hour site consultation.
• Hourly interior design services: $125 to $300 per hour for design development, client meetings, revisions, vendor coordination, and site visits.
• Kitchen design package: $2,500 to $8,000 for layout planning, cabinetry design direction, appliance coordination, material selections, and basic elevations.
• Living room design package: $1,200 to $4,500 for furniture layout, finish selections, lighting recommendations, and sourcing.
• Combined kitchen and living room fixed fee: $5,000 to $18,000 or more, depending on square footage, custom millwork, renderings, and construction drawing requirements.
• Procurement fee: 15% to 35% of the net cost of furnishings, lighting, rugs, accessories, or custom pieces sourced through your studio.
• Site visits: $250 to $600 per visit, or included as a limited number of visits within a fixed-fee package.

Who this proposal template is for

• Residential interior designers planning a kitchen, living room, or open-concept renovation.
• Architects providing interior architecture, space-planning, and finish-selection services for a remodel.
• Kitchen and bath designers expanding their scope to include adjacent living areas and furnishing plans.
• Design studios presenting phased services, from concept design through construction administration.
• Independent designers who need a polished Word proposal before taking a retainer from a new client.

Frequently asked questions

Should an interior design proposal include the construction budget?

Yes. Include a preliminary construction or furnishing budget range when it helps define the project’s expectations, but make clear that it is an estimate rather than a contractor bid. Separate your design fee from construction, trade labor, permit, and product costs.

How many revisions should I include in a kitchen and living room design proposal?

State a specific number for each phase, such as two rounds of revisions for the concept plan and one round for finish selections. Explain that changes after approval, major scope changes, or additional presentation options are billed at your hourly rate.

Should I charge a retainer before starting the design work?

Yes. A retainer secures the project in your schedule and covers the initial discovery, measurement, and concept development work. Many designers request 30% to 50% of the design fee upon acceptance, with later payments tied to deliverables or project phases.

What should be excluded from an interior design renovation proposal?

Exclude services you are not licensed or contracted to provide, including structural engineering, permit filing, contractor supervision, and trade work. Also state whether receiving, warehousing, installation, and damage claims for furniture or materials are included or billed separately.