Online Room Design Service

First-time home buyers, renters, condo owners and busy families who want a plan but not a full-service designer.

Fixed-price packages, for example per room, with optional add-ons such as extra revisions, a second room or a video call walkthrough.

• Layout planning and styling
• 3D design or rendering software
• Writing clear briefs and giving instructions remotely

• Rules on using the title 'interior designer' differ by province, so check with your provincial association before you market yourself
• Check whether you need to collect GST/HST once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Clients measuring or photographing rooms themselves can cause errors, so state clearly in your terms who is responsible for accuracy
• Check any affiliate or retailer link terms and disclose them honestly to clients
• Professional liability insurance is worth checking, as clients may act on your plans without you on site

Estimates put startup costs typically around $500 to $3,000 CAD, depending on the design and 3D rendering software you choose, your website setup, and whether you add insurance and marketing at the start.

Check how your province treats the title 'interior designer' with your provincial association before you market yourself. Also check whether you need to collect GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and whether professional liability insurance suits you.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around $500 to $3,000 CAD, depending on your fixed fees and how many clients you take on. The time needed is estimated at around 6 hours a week or more.