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УкраїнськаInterior design prices 2026: rates per m², bathroom and kitchen
indekscen.pl editorial team · published 30 September 2026 · prices according to the 5 October 2026 index
According to studio price lists, a flat interior design most often costs 200 PLN/m² (typically 165 ‑ 300 PLN/m²), so you will pay around PLN 10,000 for a 50 m² flat. The median price for a bathroom design is PLN 525, for a kitchen design PLN 1,700, and for a one-off consultation with a designer around PLN 400.
At a glance (as at 5 October 2026)
- A flat interior design usually costs 165 ‑ 300 PLN/m² per m², with a median of 200 PLN/m².
- At the median rate, an interior design for a 50 m² flat costs around PLN 10,000, typically PLN 8,300 ‑ 15,000.
- A bathroom design from a designer usually costs PLN 175 ‑ 990, while a kitchen design costs PLN 1,400 ‑ 2,200.
- A fixed-price design for one room costs around PLN 2,800.
- Interior design rates come from 6 studio price lists collected by indekscen.pl.
Interior design is an expense that is easy to overlook in a renovation budget, yet it can save more than it costs. We have brought design studio rates together in one place: how much a square metre of design costs, the cost of an entire 50 or 100 m² flat, a bathroom, a kitchen and a consultation alone. We also show what is usually included in the price and what studios charge for separately.
How much does an interior designer charge per m²?
An interior designer most often charges from 175 PLN/m² to 200 PLN/m² per m² of designed space, depending on the scope. According to 6 price lists collected by indekscen.pl, flat interior design project typically costs 165 ‑ 300 PLN/m², while the cheapest offers start at 79 PLN/m². At the top of the scale, up to 500 PLN/m², are studios offering full technical documentation, numerous visualisations and an established reputation in a large city.
| Service | Median | Typically | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior design | 175 PLN/m² | 170 ‑ 180 PLN/m² | 5 |
| Flat interior design project | 200 PLN/m² | 165 ‑ 300 PLN/m² | 6 |
| Interior design | 180 PLN/m² | 175 ‑ 315 PLN/m² | 3 |
| Bathroom design | PLN 525 | PLN 175 ‑ 990 | 4 |
| Kitchen design | PLN 1,700 | PLN 1,400 ‑ 2,200 | 4 |
Median and typical range from public price lists, as at 5 October 2026. Each price includes a source and quotation on the service page.
Rates vary between price lists because studios define the scope differently. In the price lists of the cheapest studios, interior design is usually a concept with a floor plan and several visualisations, typically 170 ‑ 180 PLN/m². For an interior architect providing a technical design, interior design has a median price of 180 PLN/m², while a full package typically costs 175 ‑ 315 PLN/m².
How much does it cost to design a 50 m² or 100 m² flat?
At the median rate, designing a 50 m² flat costs around PLN 10,000 (typically PLN 8,300 ‑ 15,000), while a 100 m² flat costs around PLN 20,000 (typically PLN 17,000 ‑ 30,000). Small flats often have a higher rate per m² because the kitchen and bathroom require the same amount of work regardless of the total floor area.
| Floor area | Design cost at the median rate | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 30 m² studio flat | PLN 6,000 | PLN 5,000 ‑ 9,000 |
| 50 m² flat | PLN 10,000 | PLN 8,300 ‑ 15,000 |
| 70 m² flat | PLN 14,000 | PLN 12,000 ‑ 21,000 |
| 100 m² flat | PLN 20,000 | PLN 17,000 ‑ 30,000 |
| 150 m² house | PLN 30,000 | PLN 25,000 ‑ 45,000 |
For comparison, a comprehensive flat renovation including materials has a median price of 2,300 PLN/m², or around PLN 115,000 for 50 m². The design therefore accounts for only a small part of the total finishing budget, while a well-prepared design helps prevent costly corrections during the work.
How much does a designer charge for a bathroom design?
According to price lists, bathroom design from a designer most often costs PLN 525, typically PLN 175 ‑ 990. The full range is wide because the same name covers very different services:
- A design from a DIY retailer, from around PLN 99, usually discounted when you purchase the tiles and bathroom fittings specified in the design.
- A budget design for a small bathroom (around 5 m²) from a designer, around PLN 400.
- A design with 3D visualisations and material selection, closer to the upper end of the range.
- A bespoke design for a large bathroom (from 10 m²) with documentation for the contractors, around PLN 1,500.
In turn, kitchen design most often costs PLN 1,700 (typically PLN 1,400 ‑ 2,200), or around PLN 4,000 with design supervision during installation. Many joinery companies deduct the cost of the design from the fitted furniture price if you order the units from them. Read more about the furniture itself in the article how much does a made-to-measure kitchen cost.
How much does an interior designer’s consultation cost?
According to the sources, a one-off design consultation without a full design costs around PLN 400. This is a good option if you already have an idea for your flat and only need someone to check the kitchen layout, help select colours or advise where to move a wall. A fixed-price basic package from an interior architect costs around PLN 600. Some studios also charge for consultations and supervision by the hour.
What does an interior design include, and what costs extra?
A standard interior design package usually includes a site survey, two or three functional layout options, visualisations of the key rooms and a list of materials to purchase. A technical design adds drawings for the contractors: the positions of sockets and lighting points, as well as drawings for tiles, fitted units and ceilings.
The following are most often charged separately:
- design supervision on site, charged per visit or per hour,
- trips with the client to tile and furniture showrooms,
- additional visualisations and revisions beyond the number specified in the contract,
- the cost of materials and labour, which is a separate budget item.
Before signing the contract, check how many rounds of revisions are included in the price and whether you will receive the drawing files so that you can pass them to any contractor.
Is hiring an interior designer worthwhile?
An interior designer is most worthwhile for a comprehensive renovation, changes to the wall layout and small flats where every centimetre matters. With a renovation budget of around PLN 115,000 for 50 m², a design costing around PLN 10,000 can more than pay for itself if it prevents even one mistake, such as a poorly positioned electrical point or a kitchen that needs to be altered. A consultation is usually enough when refreshing a single room.
What is the difference between an interior designer and an interior architect?
An interior architect usually has a relevant degree in interior architecture, while an interior designer may have completed courses or postgraduate studies. Neither title confers building qualifications, so changes to load-bearing walls also require a suitably qualified structural engineer. There is no clear-cut difference in prices: the rate is determined more by the scope of the design, the portfolio and the city than by the title itself.
Is online interior design cheaper?
Online interior design can be cheaper because there is no travel for the site survey or meetings, and you take the measurements yourself using the studio’s instructions. In price lists, however, online design falls within the same range as in-person design, 170 ‑ 180 PLN/m², because the amount of work involved in preparing the drawings is similar. You mainly save time and can choose a studio from another city.
How much does interior design cost in Warsaw and smaller cities?
Interior design in Warsaw and Kraków is usually more expensive than in smaller cities, and studios in large cities are more likely to fall within the upper part of the 165 ‑ 300 PLN/m² range. We do not yet publish separate medians for individual cities because there are too few local price lists for a reliable comparison. The difference can, however, be seen in flat prices themselves: a square metre in Warsaw costs PLN 15,646/m², compared with a national average of PLN 9,270/m², so the design accounts for an even smaller share of the total investment when the flat is more expensive.
How do you choose an interior designer without overpaying?
The lowest rate per m² does not always mean the cheapest design, as differences in scope may be greater than differences in price. Before choosing a studio, compare offers using the same criteria:
- Scope of documentation. A concept with visualisations only, or a full technical design with drawings for the electrician, plumber and joiner.
- Number of visualisations and rounds of revisions. Additional revisions may be charged separately.
- Design supervision. Whether it is included in the price, how many visits it covers and how much each additional visit costs.
- Shopping list. Whether you will receive specific products with links and cheaper alternatives.
- Portfolio and availability. Look at completed flats, not only visualisations, and ask when the studio can start.
It is also good practice to tell the designer your renovation budget from the outset. A design that cannot be completed within your budget means paying twice.
You can find more prices for finishing services in the renovation and finishing category, and a full renovation estimate in the article how much does it cost to renovate a flat.
„Projekt wnętrz w Polsce kosztuje 150-500 zł/m².”
studiosubtelnosci.pl, 2026, source
„Na cenę usługi ma wpływ model wyceny - za metr kwadratowy od 170 do 270 zł za m2 (w zależności od pakietu usług) i za godzinę pracy do 220 zł.”
Machina Snu, source
„ceny projektu wnętrz kształtują się od 82,00 zł do 270,00 zł za metr kwadratowy projektowanej powierzchni.”
wnetrzowe.pl, source
„orientacyjna cena projektu wnętrza wynosi zwykle 290–380 zł/m² brutto”
ArtCore Design, source
The prices in this article come from public price lists published by design studios and from trade articles. Each service page, for example how much does interior design cost, includes the source, date and a verbatim quotation.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to design a 10 m² room?
Projekt jednego pokoju wiele pracowni wycenia kwotą stałą, zwykle około PLN 2,800, bo przy małym metrażu stawka za m² byłaby nieopłacalna. Przy stawce za m² pokój 10 m² to około PLN 1,800.
How much does it cost to design the interior of a house, for example 150 m²?
Projekt wnętrz domu 150 m² kosztuje przy medianie około PLN 30,000, typowo PLN 25,000 ‑ 45,000. Przy dużym metrażu część pracowni obniża stawkę za m².
How much does turnkey finishing with a design cost?
Wykończenie pod klucz razem z projektem wnętrz to według źródeł około 1,200 PLN/m². Ta kwota obejmuje projekt, materiały i prace wykonawcze.
Where can you get a bathroom design more cheaply?
Sieci budowlane oferują projekty łazienek najtaniej, od około PLN 99, często z rabatem przy zakupie materiałów z projektu. Projekt ekonomiczny małej łazienki u projektanta kosztuje około PLN 400.
How much does a basic package from an interior architect cost?
Pakiet podstawowy u architekta wnętrz rozliczany ryczałtem kosztuje według źródeł około PLN 600. Zwykle obejmuje układ funkcjonalny i wskazówki bez pełnej dokumentacji wykonawczej.
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Translation of the original Polish article dated 30 September 2026. Quotations from price lists are in Polish, as published by the companies. Read the original in Polish.
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