What Does Interior Design Cost in Kirkland and Bellevue? A Transparent Guide

Most interior design firms in Kirkland and Bellevue do not publish their pricing. Ariana Designs & Interiors does, because homeowners deserve to know what they are looking at before they ever book a consultation. Below is a complete breakdown of our design fees by service type, the six factors that determine your exact quote, and why design fees and construction costs are not the same number.

Interior Design Cost by Service Type

Single Room Design: $8,500 to $25,000+

• Best for: one focused space such as a living room, primary bedroom, home office, or powder room
• Includes: space planning, layout development, furniture and finish selection, design concept presentation, and vendor coordination
• Does not include: construction drawings or permit documentation, though these are available as an add-on where required
• The design standards here are identical to a whole-home project. This is not a lite service

Bathroom Design: $25,000 to $42,000+

• Best for: primary bathrooms, guest bathrooms, and hallway baths undergoing full renovation
• Includes: complete design documentation, cabinetry selection, tile and fixture specification, hardware selection, trade contractor coordination, and permit-ready drawings where applicable
• Our luxury bathroom design work earned a national NKBA Award. That same standard applies to every bathroom we take on, regardless of footprint

Kitchen Design: $42,000 to $125,000+

• Best for: full kitchen renovations with layout changes, custom cabinetry, and complete specification
• Includes: custom kitchen layout and space planning, cabinetry, countertop, tile and hardware selection, appliance selection and vendor coordination, and permit-ready drawings where applicable
• Why the range is wide: a kitchen with standard cabinetry in a modest footprint looks very different from a fully custom kitchen with a butler pantry, integrated appliances, and structural changes
• See how we approach this in our kitchen design services overview

Architectural Planning & Permit Set: $70,000 to $150,000+

• Best for: spatial reconfiguration, layout changes that require city permits, or additions to an existing home
• Includes: existing conditions survey and site documentation, architectural layout and spatial reconfiguration, permit-set drawings and city submission package, and structural and MEP consultant coordination
• Who needs this: homeowners removing walls, adding square footage, or making changes that require approval from Kirkland, Bellevue, or surrounding Eastside municipalities

Major Renovations: $120,000 to $400,000+

• Best for: whole-home renovations, substantial structural changes, new construction interiors, or full building transformations
• Includes: full design development from schematic through documentation, structural and MEP consultant coordination, permitting support and city submission, and complete home material, finish, and furniture specification
• This is our flagship scope: one integrated team handling architecture, interiors, and furnishings from the first conversation to the final install
• See what this level of engagement delivers in our full service interior design overview

The Six Factors That Determine Your Exact Quote

• Size of the Space: Square footage and number of rooms directly affect documentation depth and design hours
• Design Complexity: Custom millwork, bespoke furniture, and intricate architectural detailing require deeper development time
• Level of Customization: Fully custom or trade-sourced selections involve more curation, more sourcing iterations, and closer vendor management
• Builder Coordination: Active collaboration with contractors or consultants adds project management scope. When construction runs through ARIID Build & Remodel, that coordination is seamless
• FF&E Selection Scope: Projects with wide-ranging furnishing specifications or full-home sourcing require additional procurement time. Furnishings are available through ARIID Home & Furniture
• Documentation Required: Construction drawings, permit submissions, and specification packages are scoped in proportion to project complexity

Design Fees and Construction Costs Are Two Separate Numbers

This is the most common point of confusion for homeowners beginning their first major renovation.

• Your design fee covers space planning, material selection, documentation, and vendor coordination
• Your construction budget covers contractor labor, trade materials, subcontractors, and site management
• Your total project investment is both numbers combined
• For a kitchen renovation in Bellevue, design fees of $60,000 to $125,000+ typically sit alongside $150,000 to $350,000+ in construction and materials costs
• Both numbers are confirmed at the project assessment stage, not estimated over the phone