How to Compare Interior Design Quotations
Two interior quotations may describe the same rooms while pricing different work. One may include wardrobes to ceiling height, another only lower cabinets; one may include installation while another lists it separately. Compare line items and drawings before comparing the total. A simple comparison sheet makes missing work and genuine specification differences visible.
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Start with the same quantities
Create a room-wise list of required units. Record width, height, depth and quantity for each cabinet, panel or shelf. Note whether lofts, fillers, end panels and skirting are included. Ask how measurements are rounded and whether the quoted area represents the cabinet front or another basis. Keep loose furniture separate from built-in work. A total is meaningful only when all suppliers have priced the same measurable scope.
Compare the complete specification
For cabinetry, record the substrate, thickness, applicable grade, internal finish, shutter finish and edge treatment. Hardware should be identified by type and model where possible rather than by brand name alone. Compare drawer capacity, hinge function and the quantity of accessories. Confirm whether the displayed sample matches the quoted finish. If an alternative is proposed, ask for the corresponding change in appearance, maintenance and repair options.
Find exclusions and dependencies
Check demolition, wall repair, electrical changes, plumbing, waterproofing, countertops, sinks, appliances, painting, transportation and debris disposal. Some items may legitimately sit outside a modular quotation, but they still affect your project budget. Confirm society deposits and permitted working arrangements separately with the building. Establish who is responsible for dimensions where one supplier’s work interfaces with another. Record whether applicable taxes are included or added.
Compare the commercial terms
Review payment triggers, design revisions, cancellation terms and the approval procedure for additional work. Ask how measurement changes after the site visit affect the quote. Keep a dated comparison copy and update it when scope changes. A signed drawing and accepted bill of quantities should agree before production begins. Request a written explanation for any material substitution.
Questions homeowners ask
Can I compare only a per-square-foot rate?
Only when the measurement basis and specifications match. Carpet area and cabinet elevation area are different quantities.
What if an item is not listed?
Ask for a written inclusion or exclusion. Do not assume a render or verbal discussion makes it part of the price.
How do I handle revisions?
Keep version numbers and dates, and obtain one final approved scope rather than relying on several inconsistent quotations.
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