The verdict in three sentences
In Copenhagen, an interior design studio website built by a local agency costs a 2026 ballpark of 80 000 to 260 000 DKK, about 10 700 to 34 900 EUR. Kolonell builds the portfolio, project pages and qualified enquiry form for a fixed 2 700 EUR, 4 500 EUR or 8 200 EUR, but does not photograph your projects: that budget has to be planned either way. The useful comparison covers the three-year total cost, the web licence on your photos and how easily you can add a new project without going back to the agency.
What do a Copenhagen agency, a freelancer and Kolonell charge?
These ranges are prudent ballparks, not official rates. They rest on public rate cards of Danish agencies, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles of Copenhagen studios, hourly rates published by local agencies (often 900 to 1 400 DKK per hour, about 120 to 190 EUR) and rates visible on Upwork and Malt for Danish freelancers (often 500 to 850 DKK per hour, about 67 to 114 EUR). We use an exchange rate of roughly 7.46 DKK to 1 EUR.
| Criterion | Copenhagen agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 ballpark | 80 000 to 260 000 DKK (10 700 to 34 900 EUR) | 25 000 to 75 000 DKK (3 350 to 10 000 EUR) | 2 700 EUR, 4 500 EUR or 8 200 EUR, fixed |
| Hour outside scope | Often 900 to 1 400 DKK | Often 500 to 850 DKK | Quoted before any work |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 5 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Project photography | Sometimes offered as an option | Rarely | Not included: your photos or a local photographer |
| Danish version | Native | Native | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Meetings at the studio | Yes | Yes | No, Google Meet calls at your hour |
| Ownership | Check the contract | Check the contract | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
A project manager runs the project at your hour, with a written update every week. The team is based in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind Copenhagen depending on the season. Payment by bank transfer or Wise: 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. The packages are detailed in our international website offer.
What full budget should you plan over three years?
For a studio, the most underestimated line is project photography, which no remote web provider replaces. We therefore enter it identically on both sides, like maintenance after the support period, which Kolonell quotes on request: same assumption on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Copenhagen agency (mid range) | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| English site build | 20 000 EUR (about 149 000 DKK) | 4 500 EUR |
| Danish version | Included | Independent translator, assumption 900 EUR |
| Project photos licensed for web | 2 500 EUR | Same photographer, 2 500 EUR |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 110 EUR per month over 33 months, 3 630 EUR | 3 630 EUR, quoted on request |
| Ten new projects added | 15 hours at 150 EUR, 2 250 EUR | Quoted beforehand, assumption 1 000 EUR |
| Indicative total | 28 380 EUR | 12 530 EUR |
These figures structure the comparison; they do not predict your invoice. Ask every provider to fill in the same table.
What does a Copenhagen interior studio need online?
A Copenhagen studio's clientele is varied: owners renovating period apartments in Østerbro, Frederiksberg or Vesterbro, buyers of new homes in Nordhavn, restaurants and hotels, offices rethinking their workplaces, and a growing share of international clients, expatriate executives or families coming from Malmö across the Øresund. The site must show carefully photographed projects, explain the method (survey, concept, furniture selection, site follow-up), display fees or at least their logic, and filter enquiries by project type and budget. Design weeks such as 3daysofdesign, in June, also deserve an editorial page.
| Item | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Up to 6 projects | Up to 15 projects with dedicated pages | Portfolio filterable by type, district and floor area |
| Method and fees | Single page | Method page and fees page | Detailed journey by type of commission |
| Project enquiry | Simple form | Qualified form: type, area, budget, timing | Qualified multi-step form |
| Journal and press | No | Journal module | Structured journal and press page |
| Bilingual FR/EN | No | No | Included |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written plan, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Native English copywriting is included. Danish is supplied by you or quoted separately. A client area to share plans and moodboards is a custom application, quoted on request, as is ongoing search optimisation.
Which rules apply to photos, titles and data?
Interior photos usually belong to the photographer: check that the licence covers the web, social media and press, and credit them. Images supplied by furniture manufacturers or published in a magazine come with their own terms. Get owners' written consent before publishing a private home, and avoid any detail that would let someone locate it. On titles, present degrees and memberships exactly as earned, without implying an architect's qualification the team does not hold. The GDPR applies, supervised by the Danish Data Protection Agency (Datatilsynet), together with the Danish cookie rules; WCAG 2.1 AA remains a sound accessibility reference. This is not legal advice.
Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
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- No way to add a project yourself: every new project becomes an invoice.
- Photos included with no licence details: ask who holds the rights.
- Unoptimised galleries: 8 MB images slow the site down on mobile.
- Domain in the agency's name: get it in your name, in writing.
- Mandatory five-year maintenance: you must be free to leave.
- Danish billed per word with no cap: ask for a flat fee.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sofie L. co-founded a four-person studio in Frederiksberg, split between residential renovations and small restaurant projects. A Copenhagen agency proposes 165 000 DKK, about 22 100 EUR, excluding photography. Sofie picks Kolonell Growth at 4 500 EUR, hands Danish to a translator for 900 EUR and commissions a shoot of two projects at 18 000 DKK, about 2 400 EUR, needed in both scenarios.
Agency scenario: 22 100 + 2 400 = 24 500 EUR. Kolonell scenario: 4 500 + 900 + 2 400 = 7 800 EUR. The gap reaches 16 700 EUR with identical maintenance. Sofie keeps a local agency in mind should the studio one day launch a furniture line with an online shop.
FAQ
How much does an interior design studio website cost in Copenhagen in 2026?
As a ballpark, 80 000 to 260 000 DKK (about 10 700 to 34 900 EUR) with a local agency and 25 000 to 75 000 DKK with a freelancer. Kolonell offers 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR at a fixed price.
Can Kolonell photograph our projects?
No, there is no on-site shoot. Budget a ballpark of 8 000 to 20 000 DKK per shoot with a Copenhagen interiors photographer.
Can we add new projects ourselves?
Yes, the portfolio is designed to be updated from the admin interface. The filterable portfolio covering dozens of projects is part of Premium at 8 200 EUR.
Do we need a site in Danish and English?
For a mixed clientele, often yes. Danish is supplied by you or quoted separately; bilingual FR/EN is included from Premium.
How long until launch?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, if the photos are ready; on Premium, a written plan at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Send us a selection of photographed projects, your types of commission and your languages, and you will receive a fixed-price proposal in EUR with a 3 to 6 week timeline depending on the package. 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.
