Fee Clarity: How to Price, Structure, and Present Your Interior Design Services
Master pricing, proposals, and client communication with confidence.
ABOUT
Clear, confident pricing is essential to running a successful design business. In this focused and practical workshop, you’ll gain the tools to price your services accurately, structure proposals that win clients, and communicate your value with ease. Designed specifically for interior designers, this session will help you avoid common pricing pitfalls, navigate client expectations, and build stronger, more transparent working relationships.
WHAT TO EXPECT
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Understand how to calculate a bespoke hourly rate and select the most effective fee structure for different types of projects
- Learn what information to gather from clients, and at which stages of the design process, to create clear, client-focused fee proposals
- Gain clarity on the legal and practical distinctions between supplying products as an agent or a principal — improving transparency and reducing liability
- Build confidence in presenting fees, proposals, and terms clearly — helping to enhance both credibility and client relationships
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
- Hourly Rate Calculator spreadsheet (for self-study use)
- Project Fee Calculator spreadsheet
- Template Client Proposal
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Interior designers seeking to strengthen their business foundations, improve fee transparency, and communicate value with greater confidence. Ideal for both emerging and experienced practitioners.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Julia Begbie is the founder of Recipe for a Room, a consultancy providing strategic business coaching and professional skills training for ambitious interior designers. She brings over 25 years of experience from a dual career: leading a successful design practice serving high-net-worth clients and acting as Director of Development at KLC School of Design. Julia is also a qualified educator (PGCert).
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Additional Information
The advertised price does not include VAT.
Please join the waitlist if the event is fully booked.
BIID member rate is open to Registered Interior Designers, Associate members, Provisional Associate members, Student members, Affiliate members, Retired members, Dual International members, and Registered Design Practice employees. Go to the BIID Member Area to secure your promo code to add at the Eventbrite Checkout.
Attendance to this event equals 1.5 hours of Structured CPD.
If you have any queries, please email the office at info@biid.org.uk or call 020 7628 0255.
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