The verdict in three sentences
In Dublin, a website for an interior design studio built by a local agency costs, as a 2026 ballpark, between 6 000 and 30 000+ EUR, while a freelance web designer usually asks 2 500 to 8 000 EUR. Kolonell builds this kind of portfolio site for 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, with native English copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks and the domain registered in your name. What separates a good quote from an expensive one is the three-year total cost and how well the site shows your rooms, materials and finished projects on a phone.
What do Dublin agencies and freelancers charge for an interior design site?
The figures below are prudent ballpark ranges, not official rates. They are based on public rate cards of Irish web agencies, minimum project sizes shown on Dublin agency profiles on Clutch.co, and rates listed on freelance platforms such as Upwork and Malt. Irish agencies commonly publish hourly rates of 80 to 140 EUR, so the final price moves with the number of portfolio projects, custom animation, product catalogue and the amount of copy written for you.
| Criterion | Dublin web agency | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build price (2026 ballpark) | 6 000 to 30 000+ EUR | 2 500 to 8 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR |
| Billing | Fixed fee or hourly, often 80 to 140 EUR/h | Fixed fee or day rate | Fixed price per plan |
| Timeline | Depends on the agency's pipeline | Depends on availability | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium 4 to 6 weeks |
| Project texts and service pages | Often an extra | Rarely included | Native English or French copy included |
| Point of contact | Account manager | One person | Project manager, Google Meet in your time zone, weekly written update |
| Post-launch support | Retainer | Ad hoc | 3 months included, 6 on Premium |
| Domain and access | Check the contract | Check | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
A Dublin agency may also offer brand identity work or a styled photo shoot. That can be worth it for a studio launching a new name. For a studio with a strong portfolio and a clear identity, the extra cost mostly pays for overheads.
What does each Kolonell plan cover for an interior design studio?
| Studio need | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages | 5 custom pages | 10+ pages | Unlimited pages |
| Portfolio | Selected projects on one page | Project pages with full galleries | Detailed stories: brief, mood boards, materials, before and after, credits |
| Services | One services page | Pages per service (residential, hospitality, commercial fit-out) | Service pages plus process and design fee explanation |
| Enquiries | Contact form | Consultation request form with room, budget range and timeline | Separate forms for residential clients, trade and press |
| Booking | Link to your tool | Embedded booking for discovery calls | Embedded booking and paid design consultation via your tool |
| Journal | No | Blog included | Journal and content plan |
| Languages | EN or FR | EN or FR | Bilingual FR/EN |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Quoted on request: a shoppable product catalogue, a client portal for sharing mood boards and approvals, or an integration with a trade sourcing tool. All plan details are on our international website offer.
Three-year total cost: how to compare two quotes
| Cost line over 36 months | Typical Dublin agency quote | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 16 000 EUR (illustrative) | 4 500 EUR |
| Copywriting | Often 1 000 to 3 000 EUR extra | Included |
| Support | Retainer from month 1 | 3 months included, then quoted |
| Domain ownership | Check | In your name |
| Changes to portfolio | Sometimes billed per ticket | Edited by you from the back office |
| Mobile image optimisation | Check | Included |
Questions to put to every provider: can you add a project yourself without a ticket? Are large photos compressed automatically? Who owns the domain? Is there a written launch date? Red flags: a deposit above 50 %, no mobile test phase, a closed builder you cannot leave.
What an interior design studio's site needs in Dublin
Clients in Ranelagh, Rathgar or Dalkey renovating period homes, restaurant owners planning a fit-out, and developers staging show apartments all decide on the strength of your images. The site has to load large photography fast and show the detail: joinery, textiles, lighting.
- Image rights: interiors photographers usually license images for set uses, and homeowners must agree to their home being published. Keep written permissions on file.
- Process and fees: explain how you work (concept, design development, sourcing, installation) and how fees are structured, without promising timelines the build stage cannot keep.
- Titles: the title 'architect' is protected in Ireland, with a register held by the RIAI. If your team includes registered architects, say so accurately; otherwise use 'interior designer'. The studio checks this, not the web provider.
- Data protection and accessibility: enquiry forms collect personal data under the GDPR, supervised in Ireland by the Data Protection Commission, so a clear privacy notice is needed. The European Accessibility Act applies from 28 June 2025 to certain services, notably some online sales to consumers; WCAG 2.1 AA is a sound target in any case. This is not legal advice.
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Mini case study
Illustrative example: Aoife, founder of a four-person interior design studio in Ranelagh, receives a local quote of 16 000 EUR plus 2 000 EUR of copywriting and a retainer of 150 EUR a month. Over three years: 16 000 + 2 000 + (150 × 36) = 23 400 EUR. With Kolonell Growth at 4 500 EUR, copy and three months of support are included; using the same 150 EUR a month assumption for the remaining 33 months (Kolonell maintenance is quoted on request), the total is 4 500 + 4 950 = 9 450 EUR. The gap of about 13 950 EUR pays for professional photography of several completed projects. Get your own figures through the free quote form.
FAQ
Why is a Dublin agency so much more expensive?
Local agencies carry Dublin overheads and often bill 80 to 140 EUR an hour. Kolonell works at a fixed price, 4 500 EUR for Growth, with a remote team and a dedicated project manager.
Can we update the portfolio ourselves?
Yes. From the Growth plan, adding a finished project with its gallery takes about 20 minutes once your photos are selected.
Can the site sell furniture or accessories?
A shoppable catalogue is quoted on request, since it involves payments, stock and delivery. The portfolio site itself is delivered in 3 to 4 weeks.
How is the project paid?
By bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at the start and 50 % at delivery. The domain is registered in your name and all access is handed over.
Do you work with French-speaking clients too?
Yes. Kolonell writes natively in English and French, and the Premium plan at 8 200 EUR includes a bilingual FR/EN site.
Let's scope your project. A Growth portfolio site for your Dublin studio, project galleries and consultation booking included, for 4 500 EUR and live in 3 to 4 weeks. 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.
