What do interior designers charge in Penang?

Three fee structures: percentage of project value 8-15% (most common, minimum fee RM 6,000-10,000), flat per-room rate RM 3,500-8,000 per main living area, or hourly consultation RM 250-500 per hour. Design-and-build firms typically include design fee in the renovation quote rather than billing separately.

Do Penang interior designers also handle the renovation execution?

Roughly half of Penang ID firms offer design-and-build (D&B), managing contractors directly. The other half deliver drawings only; you appoint a contractor separately. D&B is faster but reduces price visibility into individual line items.

Is 3D visualisation included in Penang interior designer fees?

Standard package includes 2D layouts and material/colour boards. 3D visualisation is increasingly standard at the higher tier (>RM 12k fees) but a paid add-on (RM 2,500-6,000) at the lower tier. Always confirm in the brief before signing; re-visualisation rounds are often billed separately.

What's the difference between RM 8,000 and RM 25,000 design fees in Penang?

The RM 8k tier covers one-room redesign, 2D drawings, and one revision round. The RM 25k+ tier covers full-home design, 3D walkthrough, multiple revision rounds, FF&E sourcing, and on-site supervision visits during build. Mid-tier (RM 12-18k) sits between the two with limited 3D and one supervision visit.

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RM 350,000 to RM 800,000 per unit

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