The verdict in three sentences
In Eindhoven, a Brabant web agency charges, as a 2026 order of magnitude, 7 000 to 25 000 EUR excluding VAT for an interior design studio website, and a freelancer 2 000 to 7 000 EUR. Kolonell offers three plans at a fixed price of 2 700 EUR, 4 500 EUR or 8 200 EUR, with native English copy, which counts in a city where many corporate clients and new residents work in English. Over three years, a good local freelancer is still cheaper than we are; Kolonell makes sense if you want case studies written for corporate buyers and a project manager who holds the schedule.
How much do agencies, freelancers and Kolonell charge in Eindhoven?
These figures are cautious orders of magnitude, drawn from public price lists of North Brabant agencies, minimum project sizes on Clutch.co, hourly rates published by Dutch agencies (often 75 to 120 EUR an hour outside the Randstad) and rates visible on Malt and Upwork. Quotes are usually excluding 21 % VAT.
| Criterion | Eindhoven agency | Local freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build cost, 2026 order of magnitude | 7 000 to 25 000 EUR | 2 000 to 7 000 EUR | 2 700 EUR / 4 500 EUR / 8 200 EUR, fixed price |
| Case studies for corporate clients | Often extra | Rarely written | Written in native English |
| Dutch version | Included | Included | Supplied by you or quoted separately |
| Project photography | Sometimes arranged | Rarely | Not included: your photos or a local photographer |
| Typical timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 4 to 8 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Careers page and applications | Often included | Varies | Included in Growth and Premium |
| Ownership | Check | Check | Domain in your name, all access handed over |
Kolonell does not visit your sites and photographs nothing: an Eindhoven agency can, and that is a real argument. What we bring is a single project manager, copy written for facility managers and HR directors, a fixed price in writing and the handover of every login. Google Meet calls at your hours, a written update every week; the team is in Senegal (GMT), one to two hours behind you depending on the season. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % on delivery. More on our international website offer.
What do the three options cost over three years?
Here we compare the Premium plan, suited to a studio with several designers, using the same maintenance assumption for all (110 EUR a month over 30 months) and the same photography budget.
| Item over 36 months | Agency (upper mid-range) | Local freelancer | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website build | 22 000 EUR | 6 000 EUR | 8 200 EUR |
| Dutch version | Included | Included | Supplied, assumed 1 100 EUR |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 3 300 EUR | 3 300 EUR | 3 300 EUR, maintenance quoted separately |
| Photos of 6 projects (900 EUR each) | 5 400 EUR | 5 400 EUR | 5 400 EUR |
| Case study copywriting | Extra, 1 500 EUR | Copywriter, 1 200 EUR | Included |
| Indicative total | 32 200 EUR | 15 900 EUR | 18 000 EUR |
The freelancer comes out 2 100 EUR ahead over the period. If your English texts are already written, that is probably the most rational option; otherwise, have each provider fill in this grid and compare line by line.
What does each plan cover for an office and residential studio?
| Item | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Projects | Up to 6 projects | One page per project, credits and partners | Filterable portfolio: offices, labs and showrooms, residential, hospitality |
| Services | One page | One page per service: office fit-out, full residential design, styling of rental apartments | Corporate and homeowner paths, fee modes explained |
| Project request | Simple form | Qualified form: floor area, number of desks or rooms, budget, move-in date | Separate forms per path |
| Recruitment | No | Careers page | Careers page and detailed openings |
| Languages | English or French | English or French | Bilingual FR/EN; Dutch supplied or quoted separately |
| Timeline | 3 to 4 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks | Written plan at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
An interactive space planning tool or a client portal for companies is a custom application, quoted separately.
Which needs are specific to Eindhoven?
Eindhoven is not Amsterdam. The city runs on the high-tech industry of the Brainport region, its suppliers and research centres, which drives steady demand for offices, meeting spaces and showrooms. The former industrial sites of Strijp-S and Strijp-T, converted into lofts, workshops and offices, offer raw volumes studios like to show. Engineers and researchers arriving from abroad rent or buy apartments they want furnished quickly and well. Every October, Dutch Design Week draws visitors and press: if your studio has actually exhibited there, a dedicated page makes sense.
- Corporate client confidentiality: many offices and labs cannot be shown without written consent. Plan anonymised case studies and client-approved photos.
- Accurate titles: in the Netherlands the title interieurarchitect is protected and tied to registration in the Dutch Architects' Register (Architectenregister); check with the register or your professional association how to present each team member.
- Photo credits and web licences for every image, and occupant consent for homes.
- Fast pages: WebP or AVIF images, descriptive alt text on every photo.
On compliance, the GDPR applies to project and job application forms, supervised by the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens: ask for the minimum and state how long CVs are kept. WCAG 2.1 AA remains the technical reference for accessibility, while the European Accessibility Act, applicable since 28 June 2025, mainly targets certain consumer services. This is not legal advice.
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Which questions should you ask every provider?
- Who writes the case studies, and in which language?
- How will photos of clients under NDA be approved before publication?
- What does adding a project cost after delivery?
- Who owns the domain, hosting and code?
- What does maintenance cover, and at what monthly price?
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sanne B. co-runs an eight-person studio at Strijp-S, half of whose revenue comes from offices for industrial suppliers. A local agency quotes 24 000 EUR for a Dutch and English site in 14 weeks. She picks Kolonell Premium at 8 200 EUR for the English site and gives the Dutch version to her in-house project lead: about 20 hours, valued at 60 EUR, or 1 200 EUR.
Total cost: 8 200 plus 1 200, or 9 400 EUR. Gap with the agency: 24 000 minus 9 400, or 14 600 EUR. Had Sanne wanted the provider to photograph three offices, the local agency would have kept an edge.
FAQ
How much does an interior design studio website cost in Eindhoven in 2026?
Expect 7 000 to 25 000 EUR excluding VAT with an agency and 2 000 to 7 000 EUR with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.
Can we show offices covered by an NDA?
Yes, anonymised or with the client's written consent. A case study without a name and with 4 to 6 approved photos is often enough to convince a facility manager.
Do we need a Dutch site?
For Dutch-speaking homeowners, yes. Kolonell writes English and French; Dutch is supplied by you or quoted separately, often 800 to 1 500 EUR with a copywriter.
Can Kolonell handle our job applications?
A careers page and application form are included from Growth at 4 500 EUR. A custom applicant tracking tool would be quoted separately.
What timeline for an eight-person studio?
In Premium, a written plan is set at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks. Collecting clients' photo approvals is often the longest step.
Let's scope your project. Send us your projects, your split between offices and homes and your target languages, and we will propose a fixed-price plan delivered in 3 to 6 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.
