The verdict in three sentences
In Bath, an interior design studio website built by a local or Bristol-area agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 5 000 and 20 000 GBP, and more for an editorial site with video. Kolonell delivers a complete site at a fixed price of 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP, in 3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, native copywriting included. In a city where almost every project involves Bath stone, Georgian houses and listed buildings, the site must first prove your heritage know-how, then stay affordable to keep alive over 3 years.
Bath and Bristol agencies, freelancers, Kolonell: the comparison
Prudent ballparks, built from public rate cards of Bath and Bristol agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, hourly rates published across Somerset and Wiltshire (often 60 to 100 GBP per hour at agencies) and rates visible on Upwork. Bath has good web studios, and competition from Bristol pulls prices down for small sites.
| Criterion | Bath or Bristol agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 ballpark | 5 000 to 20 000 GBP and up | 1 500 to 5 000 GBP | 2 300 / 3 900 / 6 900 GBP, fixed |
| Work outside scope | Often 60 to 100 GBP per hour | Often 30 to 55 GBP per hour | Quoted before any work |
| Timeline | 8 to 12 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| On-site photography | Possible through their network | Sometimes | Not included: local photographer booked by you |
| Copy (projects, services, fees) | Often extra | Rarely | Included, native English or French |
| Support after launch | Separate contract | Varies | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Ownership | Check | Check | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
A Bath freelancer can be as cheap as Kolonell for a simple brochure site: the difference then lies in included copywriting, the project manager and the fixed price. The Kolonell team is in Senegal (GMT), zero to one hour apart, with Google Meet calls at your hour and a written update every week. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery. More on the international offer.
The 36-month budget, line by line
Same maintenance assumption on both sides (Kolonell quotes it on request after the support period) and the same photo shoots, since Kolonell does not photograph.
| Item over 36 months | Agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 12 000 GBP | 3 900 GBP |
| Support included | Depends on contract | 3 months |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 110 GBP per month over 33 months, 3 630 GBP | 3 630 GBP, quoted on request |
| 5 projects added | 6 hours at 80 GBP, 480 GBP | Quoted beforehand, assumption 400 GBP |
| 3 photo shoots | 2 100 GBP | 2 100 GBP |
| Indicative total | 18 210 GBP | 10 030 GBP |
Ask every supplier to fill in these lines: a low quote with no priced maintenance is not necessarily the cheapest over 3 years.
Bath stone and World Heritage: what the site must show
Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage city and also part of the Great Spa Towns of Europe. Much of the centre is listed, from the Royal Crescent and the Circus to the Georgian terraces of Lansdown. A studio's clientele mixes families leaving London, second home owners, investors in holiday lets and serviced apartments, and a few guesthouses or boutique hotels. The site benefits from reflecting that range:
- Documented heritage projects: restoring a Georgian drawing room, choosing historic colours, fitting a contemporary kitchen behind a listed facade.
- A holiday let page: durable fit-outs, robust linen and furniture, photos ready for booking platforms.
- Regulatory coordination presented soberly: for a listed building, consent is sought from Bath and North East Somerset Council by the owner and their architect; the studio contributes without taking their place.
- Exact titles: interior designer is not a protected title in the UK (the BIID is a professional association); architect is, under the ARB.
- Instagram, Pinterest and Houzz linked to the site, with a WebP or AVIF gallery that stays fast on mobile.
Privacy: a holiday let flat is still an owner's property, so get written consent and hide any identifying element. Minimal form (UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018), cookies under PECR, alt text on every image in the spirit of the Equality Act 2010. Check the photographer's web licence and credits. This is not legal advice.
What does each tier include for a Bath studio?
| Item | Starter 2 300 GBP | Growth 3 900 GBP | Premium 6 900 GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgian house renovation | Gallery | Page per project, before and after | Detailed pages with the story of the works |
| Holiday lets and serviced apartments | Mention | Segment page | Segment page and references |
| Team | Single page | Designer profiles | Profiles, careers page |
| Fees | Summary | Page on fee structures | Detailed page per segment |
| Project enquiry | Simple form | Budget, floor area, timing, photos | Journey per segment |
| Languages | One | One | FR/EN |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
An automatic quoting tool for holiday let owners or a progress portal is custom work, quoted on request.
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Five checks before you sign
- Does the quote separate build, content and photography?
- Who owns the domain and the hosting account?
- Do photos of private interiors have the owner's written consent?
- What does a new portfolio project cost after delivery?
- Does the site stay fast with 40 high-resolution photos on a phone?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sophie L. runs an 8-person studio in Bath specialising in Georgian house restoration and holiday let fit-outs. A Bristol agency quotes 14 000 GBP over 12 weeks. Kolonell proposes Growth at 3 900 GBP in 4 weeks, with a careers page added to the scope and priced before kickoff.
Build gap: 10 100 GBP. With the same maintenance over 33 months (3 630 GBP on each side), the 3-year total becomes 17 630 GBP versus 7 530 GBP, excluding identical photo costs. Sophie keeps the Bristol agency as an option if she later launches an online magazine with video.
FAQ
How much does an interior design studio website cost in Bath in 2026?
As a ballpark, 5 000 to 20 000 GBP with an agency and 1 500 to 5 000 GBP with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 300, 3 900 or 6 900 GBP.
Isn't a Bath freelancer cheaper?
Sometimes, for a very simple site at around 1 500 to 2 500 GBP. Kolonell adds native copywriting, a project manager and a 3 to 4 week timeline at the stated price.
Can I show holiday lets I have designed?
Yes, with each owner's written consent. The Growth tier at 3 900 GBP includes a page dedicated to that segment.
Does Kolonell handle photography?
No. A local interiors photographer often costs 600 to 1 000 GBP for a half day based on published rates; check that the licence covers web use.
How does payment work?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff and 50 % at delivery, so 1 950 GBP then 1 950 GBP on Growth.
Let's scope your project. Send us your photographed projects, your segments (houses, holiday lets, hospitality) and your team size, and we come back with a fixed-price tier and a 3 to 4 week timeline. Request your free quote or see the international offer.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.