How Much Does Designing a Space Cost? A General Guide by More Wow

Designing your dream space, whether it's a home or a commercial property, is an exciting journey, but it often comes with a lot of questions—especially about costs. At More Wow, we understand the importance of transparency and helping you make informed decisions. Whether you're aiming for a stylish mid-upper tier makeover or a bespoke, one-of-a-kind transformation, we've got you covered. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect at different investment levels, along with examples of brands and galleries you can explore.

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Mid-Upper Tier Design: Stylish but Budget Conscious

Example Cost Breakdown

• Furniture and Decor: $15,000 to $20,000 per room
• Art and Accessories: $2,000 to $5,000 per room
• Total Cost per Room: $17,000 to $25,000

Examples of Mid Tier Brands

Furniture

West Elm, CB2, Room & Board, Article, Joybird, Crate & Barrel, Blu Dot, BoConcept; Forum; select high end category pieces.

Art and Accessories

Saatchi Art, Minted, Society6, Etsy, Juniper Print Shop

Fabric and Textiles

Fabricut, Kravet, Duralee, Schumacher, Pindler, machine woven rugs

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High-End Design: Luxurious Living

If you're ready to invest in a more luxurious look, our high-end design service brings the latest trends and premium quality to your home or commercial space.

Example Cost Breakdown

• Furniture and Decor: $20,000 to $40,000 per room
• Art and Accessories: $3,000 to $7,000 per room
• Total Cost per Room: $23,000 to $47,000

Examples of High-End Brands and Galleries

Furniture

Restoration Hardware, Design Within Reach, B&B Italia, Roche Bobois, Ligne Roset, Knoll, Cassina, Poltrona Frau, Molteni&C, Flexform, Century Furniture, Alfonso Marina, Studio Twenty Seven, Lorin Marsh

Art and Accessories

Gagosian Gallery, David Zwirner Gallery, Galerie Perrotin (Paris), Galería OMR (Mexico City)

Fabric and Textiles

Romo, Osborne & Little, Thibaut, Cowtan & Tout, Holland & Sherry, hand or machine made rugs.

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Ultra Luxury: The Pinnacle of Style

For those who seek the finest in design, our ultra-luxury service delivers an exquisite and highly personalized experience.

Example Cost Breakdown

• Furniture and Decor: $40,000 to $70,000 per room
• Art and Accessories: $10,000 to $20,000 per room
• Total Cost per Room: $50,000 to $90,000

Examples of Ultra Luxury Brands and Galleries

Furniture

Fendi Casa, Minotti, Poliform, Baker Furniture, Holly Hunt, Promemoria, Giorgetti, De Sede, Christopher Guy, Donghia, Jerry Pair

Art and Accessories

Pace Gallery, Hauser & Wirth, Marian Goodman Gallery, Dominique Lévy Gallery, Galerie Kreo (Paris), Museo Jumex (Mexico City), Luis Barragán House and Studio (Mexico City), Galerie Chantal Crousel (Paris), Galería de Arte Mexicano (Mexico City), Galerie Gmurzynska

Fabric and Textiles

Dedar, Loro Piana Interiors, Rubelli, Nobilis, Kvadrat, hand-made rugs, custom upholstery/drapery

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Bespoke and Custom Design: Unique and Timeless

For clients who desire truly unique spaces, our bespoke design service offers unparalleled customization with one-of-a-kind pieces and limited edition products.

Example Cost Breakdown

• Furniture and Decor: $75,000 to $200,000+ per room
• Art and Accessories: $20,000 to $50,000 per room
• Total Cost per Room: $95,000 to $200,000+

Examples of Bespoke and Custom Brands and Galleries

Furniture

Custom pieces from More Wow, Patricia Urquiola, David Linley, Promemoria, Atelier Alinea, Joseph Walsh Studio, Piero Lissoni bespoke pieces, Vincenzo De Cotiis, Martin Brudnizki bespoke furniture, Custom pieces from More Wow’s exclusive artisans

Art and Accessories

Unique works from MoMA Design Store, limited edition pieces from Sotheby’s, Phillips auction house, Tajan auction house (Paris), Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA), Unique pieces from Zona Maco (Mexico City), Galerie VIVID (Rotterdam), Kamel Mennour (Paris), Galería Hilario Galguera (Mexico City), Galerie Patrick Seguin (Paris)

Fabric and Textiles

Fortuny, Holland & Sherry, Hermès, Pierre Frey, Dedar Milano

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Trade-Only Brands and Exclusive Access

All of these tiers include trade-only brands that are not available for sale to the general public, and galleries that also only sell to the trade or are more accessible to the design community. At More Wow, we provide a level of project management, process sophistication, design skill, and curation that transforms spaces into stunning environments tailored to your vision.

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Additional Considerations

It's important to consider that your budget for interiors is generally not only made up of furniture and art. The total design costs for your home will also consider other considerations regarding how you want to live. Elements like kitchen cabinets, closets, and built-ins have costs related not only to materials, architecture services, contractor costs, electricians, plumbing and more. It's critical to have this in mind when budgeting for your home at the outset. For this reason, we also recommend approaching design holistically with a full-team at the start of your project--not only to ensure that there is one realistic budget in mind across all disciplines, but also so that there is design cohesion between your various teams.

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Why Choose More Wow?

At More Wow, we have established relationships with major brands, galleries, and antique/vintage dealers worldwide. This ensures that we can source the perfect pieces to match your vision and elevate your home or commercial space to new heights. Whether you're looking for a sophisticated mid-upper tier makeover or a bespoke design that tells your unique story, we are committed to making your dream space a reality. In addition, we design spaces holistically in partnership with licensed architects to ensure the project resonates with you stylistically and aligns with our corporate values of efficiency and transparency.

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Ready to Transform Your Space?

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin your journey to a beautifully designed space that reflects your style and personality. Let's create something extraordinary together.

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