The verdict in three sentences
In Monaco, an interior design studio website built by an agency in the Principality costs, as a 2026 order of magnitude, 12 000 to 45 000 EUR, and 6 000 to 25 000 EUR with an agency in Nice or elsewhere on the Côte d'Azur. Kolonell builds a discreet portfolio, dedicated pages for apartments, villas and yacht interiors, and a qualified project enquiry at a fixed price: 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR, with a bilingual FR/EN version included in Premium. In a market where discretion matters more than visibility, the useful comparison is the three-year cost, how confidential images are handled and the languages (Italian and Russian being supplied by the studio or quoted separately).
This version is written for the English-speaking designers and partners of interior studios in Monaco; the main article is in French.
Monaco agency, Riviera agency or Kolonell: what are the prices?
The figures are cautious orders of magnitude, based on public price lists from agencies in Monaco and the Alpes-Maritimes, minimum project sizes shown on Clutch.co profiles, hourly rates published by regional digital agencies (often 90 to 160 EUR an hour in Monaco, 60 to 110 EUR in Nice) and rates visible on Malt. They do not correspond to any named agency.
| Criterion | Agency in Monaco | Nice or Riviera agency | Riviera freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 order of magnitude | 12 000 to 45 000 EUR | 6 000 to 25 000 EUR | 2 500 to 9 000 EUR | 2 700 / 4 500 / 8 200 EUR, fixed price |
| Meetings at the studio | Yes | Yes | Often | No: Google Meet calls at your hours |
| English version | Often offered | Often optional | Depends on the profile | Included in Premium, native copy |
| Italian, Russian | Sometimes offered | Rarely | Rarely | Supplied by the studio or quoted separately |
| Photos of completed projects | Sometimes arranged | Sometimes | Rarely | No: photographer booked by the studio |
| Usual timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | 6 to 12 weeks | 4 to 10 weeks | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium usually 4 to 6 |
| Ownership | Check | Check | Check | Domain in the studio's name, all access handed over |
Being on site has real value in Monaco: an agency in the Principality knows local codes and can visit the studio. Kolonell does no in-person meetings and no shoots. A project manager works in your time zone, with a written update every week; the team is on GMT, one to two hours behind. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % on delivery. See our international website offer.
What does the site cost over three years?
Kolonell maintenance after the support period is quoted on request, so we use the same assumption on both sides.
| Item over 36 months | Monaco agency (mid-range) | Kolonell Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build, FR/EN version | 26 000 EUR | 8 200 EUR, bilingual included |
| Italian version | 2 500 EUR | Professional translation, assumption 1 800 EUR |
| Maintenance (same assumption) | 180 EUR a month for 30 months, i.e. 5 400 EUR | 5 400 EUR, quoted on request |
| Password-protected private portfolio | 1 500 EUR | Quoted before work, assumption 900 EUR |
| Interior and yacht photographer (3 projects) | 4 500 EUR | 4 500 EUR, booked by the studio |
| Indicative total | 39 900 EUR | 20 800 EUR |
These amounts illustrate a method. Have every provider fill in this table to compare like for like.
What does each package include for a Monaco studio?
| Item | Starter 2 700 EUR | Growth 4 500 EUR | Premium 8 200 EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Up to 8 projects, no precise location | Sorted: apartments, villas, yachts, hospitality | Editorial project pages, materials, craftspeople |
| Services | Services page | Full design, furnishing, life on board | One page per service, detailed process |
| Fees | Billing model mentioned | Fixed fee, percentage of budget, hourly rate explained | First-meeting journey |
| Project enquiry | Short form | Property type, floor area or yacht length, timeline, indicative budget | Journey by apartment, villa or yacht |
| Languages | FR or EN | FR or EN | Bilingual FR/EN |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
A client area to share mood boards, craftspeople's quotes and progress is a custom application, quoted on request. Ongoing SEO is also quoted on request.
What Monaco clients expect from a studio's website
A Monaco studio's clientele is among the most demanding anywhere: very high-end apartments in Monte-Carlo, Fontvieille or Larvotto, often renovated between seasons, villas on the neighbouring Riviera (Cap-d'Ail, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat), yacht interiors in refit, family office premises and a few hotel projects. Owners speak French, English, Italian, Russian or other languages, and many live there only part of the year. The site should therefore:
- Show the standard without revealing clients: no names, no addresses, no yacht name without written consent, framing that does not identify the place.
- Offer a private gallery for sensitive references, shared on request.
- Explain coordination: artisans, cabinetmakers, shipyards and captains for yachts, tight schedules before the season or a boat show.
- Qualify the enquiry in a few fields, without asking for sensitive information at first contact.
- Cite only real coverage in design or yachting press.
On compliance, let's be careful. Monaco is not an EU member and has its own personal data protection law, recently reformed, with a dedicated supervisory authority; the GDPR may also apply when the studio targets EU residents. Keep the form minimal, get each owner's written consent for every photo, and check each photographer's web licence. For professional titles, check with the relevant local association or authority. Write alt text for every image, with WCAG 2.1 AA as the reference. This is not legal advice.
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Which red flags should you spot in a quote?
- References published by default, or a yacht's name visible without consent.
- Hosting or domain in the agency's name.
- Languages missing from the quote although the clientele is international.
- A very heavy gallery, slow on a phone on 4G on board.
- A multi-year maintenance commitment with no exit.
- A priced promise of Google results.
Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sofia B. and Hélène V. run a two-partner studio in Monaco, split between Monte-Carlo apartments and yacht interior refits. An agency in the Principality quotes 28 000 EUR for an FR/EN/IT site with a private gallery, in 13 weeks. Kolonell offers bilingual Premium at 8 200 EUR, the private gallery quoted at 900 EUR, and the Italian goes to a translator for 1 800 EUR.
Build: 28 000 EUR against 10 900 EUR, a gap of 17 100 EUR. With the same maintenance (5 400 EUR) and the same photographer (4 500 EUR), the gap stays at 17 100 EUR over three years. The partners choose Kolonell for the site and keep their usual photographer for every completed refit.
FAQ
How much does an interior design studio website cost in Monaco in 2026?
As an order of magnitude, 12 000 to 45 000 EUR with a Monaco agency and 6 000 to 25 000 EUR on the Côte d'Azur. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 700, 4 500 or 8 200 EUR.
How do you present confidential interiors?
Without names or addresses, with neutral framing and a password-protected private gallery, quoted before work (a 900 EUR assumption in our example). Each owner's written consent remains essential.
Can the site be in Italian or Russian?
Yes, if the studio supplies the copy or the translation is quoted separately, often 1 500 to 2 500 EUR per language for a 12-page site. Kolonell writes natively in French and English, and bilingual FR/EN is included in Premium.
Can Kolonell photograph a yacht or an apartment?
No, Kolonell does no shoots and no visits. A specialist Riviera photographer often charges 1 200 to 2 000 EUR for a half day based on published rates.
What timeline should I expect?
In Premium, a written schedule is set at kickoff, usually 4 to 6 weeks; Starter and Growth are delivered in 3 to 4 weeks.
Let's scope your project. Send us your project types, your languages and your confidentiality constraints, and we will come back with a fixed-price package and a 3 to 6 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.
