You’ve worked hard to create a streamlined client process. But if your contract doesn’t back it up, things can unravel fast. Think miscommunication, scope creep, and mismatched expectations.
The Full Service Residential Interior Designer Scope & Service Agreement is built specifically for interior designers who offer full-service, in-person design. It covers everything from the detailed scope and fees to design and ordering to project management, installation, and marketing.
This contract is your safety net for keeping your business protected, your process professional, and your client expectations crystal clear.
Interior designers have even told us our contract template helped them better understand how to price their services.
The Residential Interior Designer Scope & Service Agreement helps you:
Clearly outline your scope of services in each phase
Set professional boundaries around timelines, communication, and revisions
Reduce misunderstandings about fees and deliverables
Prevent scope creep before it starts
Handle project delays, additional services, and change requests cleanly
Look organized and legitimate to your dream clients
Bonus Templates Included
Two fully written, templated scopes of work. This makes writing a scope of work a ten-minute process, not a ten-hour one.
A contract Addendum Template so you can effortlessly adjust for scope changes while keeping your terms clear and your boundaries intact.
What’s Included
19-page full-service residential design agreement
Two full-service templated scopes of work
Contract addendum template
Editable agreement in Google Docs
PDF master copy with highlighted fields
Step-by-step tutorial for personalization
Video walkthrough explaining key terms
Bonus educational resources
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19 page service agreement that covers every detail of your design process.
Includes:
Clear breakdowns of services in each phase
Design, furnishing, construction, and project management services
Flexible designer fee structures including hourly, flat fee, price per square foot, and hybrid billing
Payment terms, methods, and timelines
Additional services, travel time, and project delays
Budget management, retainers, estimates, and invoices
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment
Trade relationships and third party vendors
Warranties and property access
Client responsibilities and approvals
Communication expectations
Intellectual property and confidentiality
Dispute resolution and legal protections
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Two Full Service Templated Scopes of Work
Designed to make writing proposals easier and more consistent. Use them as a starting point instead of writing new scopes from scratch.Contract Addendum Template
Use this when a client expands project scope. Update terms cleanly while keeping boundaries clear and expectations aligned. -
You’ll receive:
A PDF version of the contract with highlighted fields
Editable full service agreement in Google Docs
Editable contract addendum template
Editable sample scopes of work
Step-by-step tutorial showing how to personalize the contract
Video walkthrough explaining key terms and why they matter
Bonus educational resources
Instant digital delivery after purchase.
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The sample Interior Design Scope and Services Agreement does not constitute legal advice. Purchasers agree to consult with their own attorney to determine the applicability and sufficiency of the Interior Design Scope and Services Agreement with respect to Designer's unique needs.
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The Residential Interior Design Scope & Service Agreement is intended for unlimited use by one person (the Purchaser). The Purchaser cannot resell, duplicate, share, copy, distribute, create derivative works, or offer the Agreement or any part of it to any third party or marketplace without express written consent from Dakota Design Company LLC. Dakota Design Company LLC retains title and ownership of all items included in this template. Dakota Design Company LLC reserves the right to take legal action against you if you violate the terms of use. By purchasing, you agree to our Terms of Use.
If you are NOT an interior designer but offer services to interior designers and would like to use this with your clients, a commercial license is required. Please email katie@dakotadesigncompany.com to inquire about pricing and availability.
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Due to the instant and digital nature of this product, there are no refunds or returns.

