Online interior design packages

Offer fixed-price room designs delivered remotely from photos, measurements and a client brief.

Designers reviewing room layouts and material samples at a studio table.
Startup costA$500 to A$3k
Monthly revenueA$500 to A$3.5k
Time needed8+ h/week
First incomeMonths
  • A$500-3k
  • Side hustle
  • Online

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

Clients send photos, room measurements and their style preferences. You deliver a layout, mood board, colour palette and a shoppable product list by video call and email, with no site visits.

Your first three steps

  1. Define two or three clear packages with set deliverables and prices
  2. Build a simple website or booking page with before and after examples
  3. Run a few discounted trial projects and ask for testimonials
Who pays

Renters, first home buyers and busy homeowners who want expert direction on a smaller budget.

How it makes money

Fixed-price packages per room, with optional extras like a follow-up call or additional revisions.

Skills that help
  • Digital design tools such as floor planning and mood board software
  • Clear written and video communication
  • Online marketing and portfolio presentation
Watch out for
  • Without a site visit, check measurements carefully and state clearly what you are not responsible for
  • Check professional indemnity insurance for remote advice
  • Product links and affiliate arrangements should be disclosed to clients
  • Make sure you have an ABN and check when GST registration applies
  • Keep revisions limited in your terms to avoid unpaid extra work

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start an online interior design business?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $3,000, depending on your design tools, portfolio presentation and marketing. With no site visits, you can keep overheads low.

What should I check before offering remote design packages?

Check measurements carefully and state clearly what you are not responsible for, as you won't visit the site. Check professional indemnity insurance for remote advice, disclose product links or affiliate arrangements, and confirm your ABN and when GST registration applies.

How much can I earn from online interior design packages?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $3,500, depending on how many packages you sell and your pricing. You can start at around 8 hours a week. Limiting revisions in your terms avoids unpaid extra work.

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