INTERIOR DESIGN AGREEMENT
This Interior Design Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into
on [Date], by and between:
Client Name: _________________________________
Address: ____________________________________
Phone: ______________________________________
Email: ______________________________________
AND
Interior Designer Name/Company: _____________________________
Business Address: _________________________________________
Phone: _________________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________________
Collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
1. Scope of Work
The Designer agrees to provide the following services for the Client (check
applicable):
☐ Space Planning
☐ Color Consultation
☐ Furniture & Fixture Selection
☐ Lighting Design
☐ Custom Design (e.g., cabinetry, furniture)
☐ Procurement & Installation Oversight
☐ Other: _________________________________________
Project Location: __________________________________________
Estimated Start Date: __________________
Estimated Completion Date: ________________
2. Compensation
The Client agrees to pay the Designer as follows (choose one or more):
☐ Hourly Rate: $________/hour
☐ Flat Fee: $________
☐ Percentage of Project Cost: _______%
☐ Retainer Fee: $________ (due before commencement of work)
☐ Reimbursable Expenses: Client agrees to reimburse travel,
printing, courier, etc.
Payment Schedule:
___% upon signing this agreement
___% upon delivery of design proposal
___% upon completion
Late payments are subject to a ____% late fee after ____ days.
3. Purchasing and Procurement
The Designer may assist with the purchasing of furniture, fixtures, and
equipment on behalf of the Client. The Designer:
☐ Will purchase items and invoice the Client
☐ Will provide purchasing recommendations and the Client will
purchase directly
Procurement Fee (if any): _______%
4. Revisions
The Client is entitled to up to ____ revisions per room/space. Additional
revisions will be billed at $____ per revision or hourly.
5. Termination
This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon ___ days’ written
notice. In the event of termination:
The Client agrees to pay for all services rendered and approved
purchases made prior to termination.
Retainers and deposits are ☐ refundable / ☐ non-refundable.
6. Ownership of Work
Designs, sketches, and plans remain the property of the Designer until full
payment is received. After full payment, the Client is granted a license to
use the design solely for the specified project.
7. Liability
The Designer is not liable for:
Acts or omissions of contractors or third parties.
Delays due to supply chain or shipping issues.
Damage to property during installation unless caused by gross
negligence.
8. Confidentiality
Both parties agree to keep confidential all sensitive business or personal
information disclosed during this project.
9. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the State/Province of _____________.
10. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties
and supersedes all prior agreements. Amendments must be in writing and
signed by both parties.
Signatures
Client Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______________
Designer Signature: _________________________
Date: _______________
🧾 INTERIOR DESIGN AGREEMENT
This Interior Design Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of
[Insert Date], by and between:
👤 CLIENT:
Name: ____________________________
Address: __________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________
🧑🎨 DESIGNER / FIRM:
Name: ____________________________
Company Name (if any): __________________________
Address: __________________________
Phone: ____________________________
Email: ____________________________
1. 🎯 PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Name/Description: _________________________________________
Location: _________________________________________
Start Date: ____________
Estimated Completion Date: ____________
Project Type (check all that apply):
☐ Residential
☐ Commercial
☐ Hospitality
☐ Office
☐ Retail
☐ Virtual / E-Design
☐ Renovation
☐ New Construction
2. 📋 SCOPE OF WORK
The Designer agrees to provide the following services:
☐ Concept Development
☐ Space Planning & Layout
☐ Mood Boards / Presentation Boards
☐ 2D Drawings / Floor Plans
☐ 3D Renderings / Visualizations
☐ Furniture, Fixture & Equipment (FF&E) Selection
☐ Custom Furniture Design
☐ Color Consultation
☐ Material & Finish Selection
☐ Lighting Design
☐ Window Treatments
☐ Artwork & Styling
☐ Procurement & Purchasing
☐ Installation Supervision
☐ Site Visits & Project Management
☐ Other: ____________________________
Deliverables:
☐ PDF Presentations
☐ Hard Copy Materials
☐ Digital Mood Boards
☐ Sample Boards
☐ Source Lists / Shopping Links
3. 💰 COMPENSATION & PAYMENT TERMS
A. Fee Structure (choose applicable):
☐ Flat Fee: $_____________
☐ Hourly Rate: $_______ / hour (estimated hours: ____)
☐ Per Room Rate: $________ / room (No. of rooms: ____)
☐ Percentage of Project Budget: ______% of total project cost
☐ Package Pricing:
o ☐ Basic Package: $_______
o ☐ Premium Package: $_______
o ☐ Virtual Design Package: $_______
B. Retainer & Payments:
Retainer: $_________ (due upon signing; ☐ refundable / ☐ non-
refundable)
Progress Payments:
o ___% at Design Concept Approval
o ___% at Mid-Project
o ___% at Final Presentation
o ___% Upon Project Completion
C. Reimbursable Expenses (billed at cost or with markup):
☐ Travel
☐ Printing / Plotting
☐ Postage / Courier
☐ Parking / Mileage
☐ Sample Fees
☐ Other: ________________
Markup on Purchases (if applicable): ______%
Late Payment: Invoices not paid within ___ days incur a ___% late fee per
month.
4. 🛒 PURCHASING & INSTALLATION
Designer will:
☐ Purchase items on Client’s behalf
☐ Provide shopping list for Client to purchase directly
☐ Arrange deliveries and supervise installation
☐ Track lead times and coordinate logistics
Lead Time Disclaimer: Delivery timelines are not guaranteed due to
manufacturer or supplier delays.
5. 🛠 CONTRACTOR COORDINATION
Designer ☐ will / ☐ will not be responsible for hiring contractors.
Designer ☐ will / ☐ will not supervise construction.
Designer is not liable for construction quality or performance of
third-party vendors or contractors.
6. 📑 REVISIONS & APPROVALS
Client is entitled to ____ revisions per design phase.
Additional revisions are billed at $_____ per hour or $_____ per round.
All design decisions must be approved in writing before ordering.
7. 📸 PHOTOGRAPHY & MARKETING
☐ Designer may photograph completed work for portfolio, website,
and social media.
☐ Client name and address will remain confidential unless written
consent is given.
8. 🛡️LIABILITY & INSURANCE
Designer is not responsible for delays, damages, or defects caused
by third-party suppliers, vendors, or contractors.
Designer shall not be held liable for injury or property damage
during installation unless caused by gross negligence.
Client is advised to carry appropriate homeowner’s or business
insurance.
9. ❌ TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement with ___ days’ written notice.
In the event of termination:
Client agrees to pay for all services rendered and approved
purchases made.
Designer retains all intellectual property unless fully paid.
10. 🔒 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY & COPYRIGHT
All designs, sketches, concepts, and plans remain the intellectual property
of the Designer unless otherwise agreed in writing.
After full payment, Client is granted a non-transferable license to use
designs for the specified project only.
11. ⚖️GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State/Province of
____________________.
12. 📝 ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This document represents the entire agreement between the Client and
the Designer. No other oral or written understandings shall be valid unless
signed by both parties.
🖊️SIGNATURES
CLIENT
Signature: ____________________________
Name: ______________________________
Date: _____________
DESIGNER / DESIGN FIRM
Signature: ____________________________
Name: ______________________________
Date: _____________
✅ OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (Strike through or delete if not needed)
NDA / Confidentiality Clause
Exclusivity Clause
Indemnification Clause
Force Majeure Clause
Arbitration / Dispute Resolution
Client Responsibilities (e.g., provide accurate info, access to site)
INTERIOR DESIGN & CONTRACTING AGREEMENT (INDIA)
This Agreement is made on this ___ day of ________, 20
By and between:
Client (hereinafter referred to as "Client")
Name: __________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
Contact Number: _________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
AND
Interior Designer cum Contractor (hereinafter referred to as
"Designer")
Name / Firm: _____________________________________
Address: _________________________________________
GSTIN (if applicable): _____________________________
Contact Number: _________________________________
Email: __________________________________________
Collectively referred to as “the Parties”.
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Designer agrees to provide complete Interior Design and
Execution Services (Turnkey) including but not limited to:
Design Services:
Site measurement and analysis
Concept design and mood boards
2D layout and 3D visualizations
Selection of materials, furniture, and finishes
Working drawings for execution
Execution / Contracting Services:
Civil work
False ceiling
Electrical and plumbing
Carpentry and modular furniture
Painting and finishing
Soft furnishings and décor
Procurement and installation of materials
Site supervision and project management
Project Address: ____________________________________________
Start Date: ________________
Estimated Completion Date: ________________
2. PROFESSIONAL FEES & PAYMENT TERMS
A. Design Fees (if charged separately):
☐ Lump Sum: ₹ ____________
☐ Per [Link]: ₹ ______ / [Link] × ______ [Link] = ₹ ____________
Payable as:
o ___% on signing
o ___% on design approval
o ___% on completion of working drawings
B. Turnkey Execution Cost:
Total Project Cost: ₹ _______________ (Inclusive / Exclusive of GST)
As per approved BOQ (Bill of Quantities)
C. Payment Schedule for Execution:
___% Advance on Agreement Signing
___% Upon Completion of Civil Work
___% Upon Completion of Carpentry
___% Upon Completion of Finishing
___% Upon Final Handover
Note: All payments shall be made via bank transfer / cheque in the name
of _________________________.
3. GST & TAXES
The above costs ☐ include / ☐ exclude GST at applicable rates
(currently 18% for services).
TDS, if applicable, shall be deducted and TDS certificate must be
provided by the Client.
4. PROJECT TIMELINE
Estimated duration: ________ weeks/months
Delays due to material unavailability, third-party delays, client-side
delays, or force majeure events will extend the timeline accordingly.
5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Client agrees to:
Provide timely approvals.
Grant full access to the site during working hours.
Clear payments as per schedule.
Appoint a SPOC (Single Point of Contact) for decisions.
6. MATERIALS & WARRANTIES
Materials shall be of agreed brands/quality as per approved BOQ.
Designer provides workmanship warranty for a period of __ months
from handover.
Manufacturer warranties on materials will be passed to the Client.
7. VARIATIONS & ADDITIONAL WORK
Any deviation or addition beyond the agreed scope will be charged
separately based on revised BOQ and timelines.
All changes must be approved in writing via change order.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
All designs remain the intellectual property of the Designer until full
payment is received.
After full payment, the Client may use the designs solely for the
specified project.
9. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary or sensitive
information received during the course of the project.
10. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated:
By either party with 15 days’ written notice
For breach of terms or non-performance
Upon termination, the Client shall pay for work completed and any
approved material expenses.
11. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Designer shall not be liable for damages due to delays caused by
third-party vendors, labor strikes, force majeure events, or changes
requested by the Client.
Liability is limited to the value of the fees paid under this
Agreement.
12. GOVERNING LAW & JURISDICTION
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of India.
Jurisdiction for any disputes arising from this agreement shall be the
courts of _______________________ (City).
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This document represents the entire agreement between the Parties. Any
changes or additions must be in writing and signed by both Parties.
14. SIGNATURES
Client:
Signature: _______________________
Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Interior Designer cum Contractor:
Signature: _______________________
Name: ___________________________
Company Name (if any): ___________________
Date: ___________________________
