Design Fees for Renovation Projects
LARGER RENOVATIONS
DESIGN SERVICES INCLUDE:
Integrated Design and Decorating The entire space is considered, including layout, cabinetry and storage, lighting, HVAC, finishes, paint colors, furnishings, and artwork.
Drafting Detailed floor plans and elevations are the basis for contractor bids and Board review.
Materials Selection An edited selection of tiles, fixtures, lighting, and other materials are suggested.
Construction Alignment While a project manager is the key liaison with all parties during live construction, periodic design check-ins ensure the installation aligns with our original vision.
Design services for a typical 1BR/1BA gut renovation may average 5-7 hours per week (about $5-7K per month).*
A typical 2BR/2BA gut renovation may average 7-10 hours per week in design fees (about $7–10K per month).*
Larger, more complicated or historic renovations may require 10-20 hours per week (about $10-20K per month).*
SMALLER RENOVATIONS
For kitchen, bath, or single-room renovations, design services include a scaled-down version of the services at left, and may average $2-5K per month, with time frames of 2–6 months (which may be intermittent). A 20-hour minimum applies.
CONSTRUCTION BUDGETS
We can make a great design with humble or extravagant materials. But contractor labor will be the biggest part of your budget. A project manager can gather contractor bids and outline a rough project budget for you. Please note that going rates for contractor labor have experienced a paradigm shift since the pandemic. Click for more information.
*TIMING
While we can more accurately predict the number of months that design and construction may require, board and DOB review timelines are variable. Click for more info.
How it Works:
Design
The designer translates the client's wish list into a creative vision of what the space can become. That vision is realized with the help of several third party specialists.
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Approvals
Project reviews are increasingly technical and time consuming. There's an art to presenting your renovation to DOB and management in a way that eases approval. 121studio has a cooperative relationship with a recommended approvals team.
See details about the process here.
Management
121studio has a cooperative relationship with a third party project manager, who coordinates between the client, designer, contractor, co-op board, and other parties. The project manager also tracks all materials orders, the budget, and schedule.
See details about timing here.
Construction
Working closely with contractors ensures the design gets installed as intended. The project manager is a weekly presence at the job site, and the designer consults as needed. 121studio can suggest contractors or work with one of your choosing.
See typical construction budgets here.
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