Freelance Interior Design Contract Template

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT

Document ID: TR-884291-ID
Effective Date: [____/____/2026]

Instructions for Use

• Completion: The Interior Designer (Service Provider) is responsible for completing this form. All bracketed fields must be populated prior to execution.
• Attachments: Mandatory attachments include: Exhibit A (Scope of Work), Exhibit B (Fee Schedule), and Exhibit C (Project Timeline).
• Retention: Both parties must retain a fully executed digital or physical copy for a minimum of seven (7) years following project completion for audit and liability purposes.

1. PARTIES

This Agreement is entered into by and between: Designer: [________________] ("Designer") Client: [________________] ("Client") Project Address: [________________]

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Designer agrees to provide the services described in the attached Exhibit A: Scope of Work. Any modifications to the scope must be mutually agreed upon in writing via a Change Order.

3. COMPENSATION & PAYMENT TERMS

The Client agrees to compensate the Designer as follows:

• Fee Structure: [ ] Fixed Fee [ ] Hourly Rate [ ] Retainer
• Total Estimated Budget: [__________]
• Payment Schedule:
  • Initial Deposit: [__________] Due upon signing.
  • Progress Payments: [__________] Due at project milestones.
  • Final Balance: [__________] Due upon project completion.

4. PROJECT TIMELINE

The project shall commence on [__________] and is estimated to reach substantial completion by [__________]. Delays caused by third-party contractors, supply chain issues, or client-initiated changes shall extend this timeline accordingly.

5. PROCUREMENT & PURCHASING

• Designer will act as purchasing agent for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E).
• Client shall purchase all items directly based on Designer’s specifications.
• Procurement Markup: If purchasing, Designer applies a markup of [__________]% on net costs.

6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

All design concepts, drawings, renderings, and specifications ("Work Product") remain the intellectual property of the Designer. Upon full payment of all fees, the Client is granted a non-exclusive license to use the Work Product for the completion of the project at the identified Project Address.

7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The Designer’s total liability for any claims, losses, or damages arising out of or related to this Agreement shall not exceed the total fees paid by the Client to the Designer under this Agreement.

8. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement with [__________] days’ written notice. In the event of termination, the Client shall pay the Designer for all services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred up to the date of termination.

9. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State/Province of [________________]. Any disputes shall be resolved through mandatory arbitration in [________________].

EXECUTION

Designer Signature: ___________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Client Signature: ___________________________
Printed Name: [________________]
Title: [________________]
Date: [____/____/2026]

Disclaimer: This document is provided as a standardized framework. Consult qualified legal counsel for jurisdiction-specific statutory compliance.