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How to Calculate Interior Design Costs?

The calculation of interior design costs involves these key components:

  1. Project Area: Measure the area to be designed in square feet or square meters.
  2. Material Cost per Unit Area: Estimate the cost of materials (e.g., paint, tiles, furniture) per square foot or square meter.
  3. Labor Cost per Unit Area: Factor in the labor charges for executing the design.
  4. Additional Costs: Include extra costs like design consultation fees or premium decor items.

Formula:

\text{Total Cost} = (\text{Material Cost} + \text{Labor Cost}) \times \text{Project Area} + \text{Additional Costs}

Example:

Suppose you have a 500 sq ft living room to design, and the material cost is $40 per sq ft, labor cost is $30 per sq ft, and additional expenses are $2,000.

\text{Total Cost} = (40 + 30) \times 500 + 2000 = 35,000

The total cost of the interior design project is $35,000.