INVESTMENT
A Guide to Understanding the Typical Furnishing Ranges for a Thoughtfully Designed Space.
Creating a home that feels calm, balanced, and intentional begins with a clear, guided design process. At Tea.L Interiors, we help clients make confident, informed decisions by offering transparency around what a well-furnished room typically requires.
While design fees vary based on the scope and level of involvement, this page will help you understand the typical investment ranges needed to bring a full room design to life.
Understanding the Total Project Investment
The total cost of an interior design project usually includes a combination of:
INTERIOR DESIGN
FEE
FURNITURE AND DECOR PRODUCTS
GENERAL CONTRACTOR WORK
DELIVERY, INSTALLATION AND STYLING
Some projects require all of these elements; others only one.
For example, we can create a design concept only, or we can manage sourcing, purchasing, coordination, and installation for a full-service experience.
Because every home, client, and scope is different, we create tailored design fee proposals after learning about your goals and needs. While design fees themselves are customized, we can share what to expect when it comes to furniture and decor investment.
Furnishing Investment by Room
Most fully furnished rooms fall within the following ranges in Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville, and the greater DMV area.
Living Room
Typical Furnishing Investment: $12,000–$28,000 | Bedroom
Typical Furnishing Investment: $10,000–$22,000 | Dining Room
Typical Furnishing Investment:
$8,000–$20,000 | Office
Typical Furnishing Investment:
$5,000–$18,000 | Nursery
Typical Furnishing Investment:
$5,000–$15,000 |
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May Include: | May Include: | May Include: | May Include | May Include |
Sofa | Bed Frame | Dining Table | Desk | Crib |
Coffee Table | Mattress | Dining Chairs | Desk Chair | Mattress |
Accent Chair(s) | Nightsands | Buffet | Storage | Dresser |
Media Console | Dresser | Area Rug | Area Rug | Changing Table |
Area Rug | Lighting | Lighting | Accent Chair(s) | Rocking Chair |
Lighting | Area Rug | Window Treatments | Lighting | Bookcase |
Window Treatments | Window Treatments | Artwork | Window Treatments | Area Rug |
Artwork | Artwork | Decor | Artwork | Lighting |
Decor | Decor | Decor | Window Treatments | |
Decor |
These ranges help with planning realistically and ensuring the final design is cohesive, functional, and layered.
Furniture & Decor Pricing Guide
Every room is made up of pieces that can vary in price depending on size, materials, craftsmanship, and brand. To help you understand how individual items contribute to the overall investment of a space, here are typical starting pointsfor key furnishings.
We can think of the three levels as:
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$ – Budget-conscious
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$$ – Mid-range
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$$$ – Premium / heirloom quality
Item | $ | $$ | $$$ |
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Sofa | From $600.00 | From $1200.00 | From $2500.00 |
Area rug 8’ x 10’ | From $300.00 | From $800.00 | From $2000.00 |
Coffee Table | From $250.00 | From $500.00 | From $1000.00 |
Accent Chair | From $350.00 | From $800.00 | From $2500.00 |
Dining Table | From $500.00 | From $1200.00 | From $2000.00 |
Dining Chair | From $180.00 | From $400.00 | From $800.00 |
Large Piece of Art | From $120.00 | From $400.00 | From $800.00 |
Note: Pricing varies based on size, materials, brand, and level of customization. These numbers are not quotes, but helpful starting ranges so you can better understand how your investment aligns with the quality and longevity you want for your home.
What’s Included in a Tea.L Interiors Full Room Design
(We don’t list fees here — only the value you receive.)
A full room design may include:
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Space planning and layout options
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A curated palette that reflects your home’s architecture and atmosphere
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Furnishing and material selections from retail and trade sources
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Lighting and textile recommendations
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Window treatment guidance
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Sourcing and purchasing support
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Coordination with vendors and delivery teams
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Installation oversight and final styling
Our role is to help you avoid costly mistakes, reduce overwhelm, and create a space that feels beautifully cohesive and personalized.
Why We Don’t Publish Design Fees Online
Every project is unique.
Every home has different needs.
Every client prefers a different pace and level of support.
Because of this, design fees depend on factors such as:
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The number and size of rooms
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The level of customization and finish quality
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Whether you need concept-only design or full-service implementation
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Project timeline and complexity
After an initial consultation, we provide a detailed proposal tailored specifically to your project so you know exactly what’s included before we begin.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re considering a project in Potomac, Bethesda, Rockville, or the greater DMV area, we’d love to learn more about your space and how you’d like it to feel.
Schedule a consultation or get in touch to discuss your project
We’ll review your goals, talk through scope and budget, and outline a clear next step so you’ll know exactly how we can help bring your home to life.
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