How long does a design project take?
A design project takes one to three months, depending on the area. What happens in week one, what slows a project down, and when the build can start.
Published 1 min readBy Sopo
Full interior design depends on the area and the scope, from the brief to the handover of the finished project:
- 50–80 m²: about 1–1.5 months
- 80–150 m²: about 1.5–2 months
- 150–250 m²: about 2–3 months
- Over 250 m²: agreed individually
Design supervision is not part of this timeline; it runs during the renovation. How quickly decisions are made matters too.
What happens in week one?
A project runs in five stages; the first two happen in the first week:
- Brief: a short questionnaire and a call
- Survey: we measure the space on site
- Concept: the layout and the direction
- Drawings: the full documentation
- Handover: print-ready sheets
What slows a project down?
Most often, a concept that waits for approval, and a layout changed after the drawings have started. Each such change reaches every later sheet: electrics, plumbing, furniture. Make the decisions at the concept stage and the project finishes on time.
When can the build start?
Once the full drawings are handed over. Starting earlier means decisions get made on site, and that is what makes a renovation expensive. If you want us there during the build, add design supervision.