How home decor pricing actually works

We Don't Sell Packages.
We Explain What Things Cost.

Most decorators bundle services into vague tiers. We believe you deserve to see exactly where every pound goes — from the first fabric swatch to the final cushion placement. This page is your pricing education.

"They showed us the cost of each element separately. No surprises at all." — D. Hargreaves, Swansea

The Pricing Matrix

Every home decor project is built from distinct cost layers. Here's what each one typically involves and what drives the price up or down.

Cost Layer	What It Covers	Typical Range	Key Variable
Consultation & Briefing	Site visit, mood-boarding, design direction	£120 – £350	Property size & complexity
Material Sourcing	Fabrics, wallpapers, paint, hardware	£40 – £180 per m²	Brand & finish grade
Furniture Selection	Curating, ordering, delivery coordination	15% of furniture spend	Bespoke vs. retail sourcing
Soft Furnishing	Curtains, cushions, throws, rugs	£300 – £2,400 per room	Custom tailoring vs. off-shelf
Installation Labour	Hanging, fitting, arranging, styling	£220 – £600 per day	Crew size & access difficulty
Project Coordination	Scheduling trades, managing deliveries	8–12% of total spend	Number of suppliers involved

Ranges based on projects completed across South and Mid Wales, 2024–2025. Your quote will reflect your exact scope.

Hourly Design Time

Our lead designer charges £65/hour for concept development, moodboard refinement, and supplier liaison. Most single-room projects need 6–14 hours of design time. We log every hour and share the timesheet with you.

"The timesheet transparency was unlike anything I'd experienced with other decorators." — R. Owens, Cardiff

Material Markup Policy

We add a flat 12% handling fee on materials we source. You always see the supplier invoice. If you source materials yourself, we charge no markup — only installation labour. No hidden commissions, no inflated quotes.

What We Never Charge For

Initial phone consultations (up to 20 minutes), digital mood-board previews, and post-project styling adjustments within 14 days are always complimentary. We also don't charge travel within a 25-mile radius of our base.

Scope Guide: What Affects Your Final Number

Two living rooms in the same postcode can cost wildly different amounts. Understanding scope variables lets you control your budget intelligently.

Room Condition

A room needing replastering, rewiring, or damp treatment before decorating adds £800–£3,000+ in prep costs. We'll flag this at the first visit so there are no surprises.

Style Complexity

Minimalist Scandi styling costs less in materials and labour than layered maximalist or period-accurate restoration. We'll map the complexity level in your brief.

Bespoke vs. Ready-Made

Custom joinery, hand-printed wallpaper, or artisan ceramics elevate the result — and the cost. We show both options side by side so you choose consciously.

Timeline Pressure

Rush projects (under 3 weeks) may incur a 15% expedite fee to cover overtime and priority supplier orders. Standard lead time is 4–8 weeks.

Real Project Costs, Annotated

We believe in radical transparency. Below are anonymised breakdowns from recent projects, shared with client permission.

Consultation & design (9 hrs)	£585
Paint & wallpaper (Farrow & Ball, Morris & Co)	£1,240
Curtain fabric + tailoring	£860
Furniture sourcing fee (£4,200 spend)	£630
Installation (2 days, 2-person crew)	£960
Coordination fee	£420
Total	£4,695

"Worth every penny. The room feels like it belongs in a magazine." — Client, 2024

Consultation & design (5 hrs)	£325
Paint & soft materials	£480
Bedding & textile styling	£390
Lighting fixtures (sourced by client)	£0 markup
Installation (1 day)	£440
Coordination fee	£165
Total	£1,800

"Compact budget, stunning result. They didn't try to upsell me once."

Consultation & full-house design (32 hrs)	£2,080
Materials across 6 rooms	£5,840
Bespoke joinery (window seats, shelving)	£3,600
Furniture sourcing fee (£11,500 spend)	£1,725
Installation (8 days, rotating crew)	£3,840
Coordination fee	£1,750
Total	£18,835

"A transformative experience. Every room tells a story now." — Client, 2025

Interior design materials and fabric swatches spread on a work table

Material selection in progress — every swatch is costed before it enters your quote.

The Question Most People Ask First

"Can I set a hard budget and have you work within it?"

Absolutely. Over half our clients begin with a ceiling figure. We reverse-engineer the scope to fit — choosing materials, sourcing strategies, and labour plans that honour your limit. You'll see a line-item estimate before any work begins, and we flag anything that might push the number.

We've delivered beautiful rooms for under £1,500 and managed whole-property transformations above £20,000. The constant is clarity: you always know what you're paying for and why.

Common Pricing Questions

Quick answers to the things clients ask most often during their first call.

Yes — a 30% deposit secures your project slot and covers initial material orders. The remainder is invoiced in stages, never as a single lump sum at the end.

Design pivots within the first week of active work are free. After materials are ordered, changes may incur restocking or redesign fees — we'll quote those before proceeding.

Absolutely. We charge no markup on client-supplied items. We'll advise on suitability and handle installation as normal.

We currently serve Wales and the western border counties of England. For projects outside this area, a travel surcharge applies — quoted upfront.

Get Your Personalised Cost Outline

Tell us what you're thinking. We'll reply within one working day with a rough cost outline — no obligation, no sales pressure.

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16 Crist-Krajcik Croft
Kreiger-Balistreri-le-Nicolas, Wales
IR94 6KW, United Kingdom

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By using this website or engaging our services, you agree to these terms. All pricing information on this page is indicative and does not constitute a binding quote. Formal quotes are issued after an initial consultation and are valid for 30 days. A 30% deposit is required to confirm a project booking. Cancellations made after material orders have been placed may incur restocking charges. ProDecor Essentials retains the right to photograph completed projects for portfolio use unless you opt out in writing. Disputes are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Cost ranges, timelines, and project examples shown on this website are provided for general guidance only. Every project is unique, and your actual costs may differ based on property condition, material choices, supplier pricing fluctuations, and scope changes. ProDecor Essentials accepts no liability for decisions made solely on the basis of information presented on this page. Always request a formal consultation and written quote before committing to expenditure.

We Don't Sell Packages.We Explain What Things Cost.