The verdict in three sentences
For an interior design studio in Montreal, a professional website costs, in 2026 ballpark terms, 8 000 to 35 000+ USD with a local agency and 3 000 to 10 000 USD with a freelancer, depending on the size of the portfolio. Kolonell offers 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, with a project manager available at your hours, native English copywriting and delivery in 3 to 4 weeks. In this trade the real price is set by how well your projects are shown (galleries, project pages, photo rights) and by bilingual delivery, which a mixed Montreal clientele often expects.
This version is written for English-speaking studio founders in Montreal who are comparing quotes.
How much does an interior designer website cost in Montreal?
These ranges are prudent and wide. They draw on public rate cards of some Quebec agencies, minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co profiles, and freelance platform rates (Upwork, Malt, Clutch listings). Figures are in USD for international comparison; a local quote will often be in Canadian dollars.
| Option | 2026 ballpark | Typical delay | Usually included | Support after launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High-end Montreal design agency | 15 000 to 35 000+ USD | 8 to 14 weeks | Art direction, custom design, CMS | Monthly retainer or block of hours |
| Mid-size web agency | 8 000 to 18 000 USD | 6 to 10 weeks | Customised theme, galleries, CMS | Block of hours |
| Freelancer | 3 000 to 10 000 USD | 4 to 8 weeks | Adapted template, simple portfolio | Depends on availability |
| Kolonell Starter | 2 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Essential pages, basic portfolio | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Growth | 4 900 USD | 3 to 4 weeks | Project pages, galleries, qualified enquiries | 3 months included |
| Kolonell Premium | 8 900 USD | 4 to 6 weeks, written schedule | Bilingual EN/FR, advanced animations | 6 months included |
Published agency hourly rates in North America often sit between 100 and 200 USD. For a 20-project portfolio, image retouching and layout time alone can add several thousand dollars to a local quote.
What an interior design studio website needs in Montreal
Your client is buying an eye and a method. The site must prove both before the first meeting.
- Project pages: one project per page, with context (a Plateau condo, an Outremont house, an office in Old Montreal), brief, materials and before/after shots where you have the right to publish them.
- Image rights: project photos often belong to the photographer, sometimes subject to the owner's consent. Check licences before publishing; we structure photo credits on every page.
- Service pages: residential design, commercial fit-out, home staging, site coordination, furniture sourcing.
- Qualified enquiry form: project type, surface, indicative budget, timing, neighbourhood. It filters out calls that go nowhere.
- Languages: Quebec's Charter of the French Language governs the use of French in commerce, including online; check your obligations with your advisers. Kolonell writes natively in English and French; a bilingual EN/FR site is available from Premium.
- Personal data: forms collect addresses and budgets. Quebec's Law 25 and federal PIPEDA apply depending on the case. This is not legal advice.
If a professional title is regulated (the architect title, for example), use it only if you hold it: we reuse the exact titles you provide.
Which Kolonell plan fits an interior design studio?
| Need | Starter 2 900 USD | Growth 4 900 USD | Premium 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pages | Home, services, about, contact, portfolio | Individual project pages, detailed service pages | Extended structure, journal or mood book |
| Portfolio | One gallery | One page and gallery per project | Immersive galleries, refined transitions |
| Form | Simple contact | Qualified enquiry (budget, surface, timing) | Multi-step flow with routing |
| Languages | English or French | English or French | Bilingual EN/FR |
| Animations | Understated | Understated | Advanced animations |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
The domain is registered in your name and all access is handed over. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % at kickoff, 50 % at delivery. Details on our international website offer.
How should you compare Montreal quotes?
| Item to check | What you should get | Red flag |
|---|---|---|
| Number of project pages included | A written figure (e.g. 12 projects) | "Portfolio" with no quantity |
| Photo handling | Who crops, compresses, writes captions | Heavy photos uploaded as is |
| French version | Exact price and delay | Unreviewed machine translation |
| Domain ownership | In your name | Domain in the provider's name |
| Year 2 cost | Hosting, maintenance, licences | Mandatory retainer with no exit |
| Mobile speed | A performance commitment on mobile | Unoptimised galleries |
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Mini case study
Illustrative example. Sophie runs a hypothetical four-designer studio in Mile End. A local agency quotes 16 000 USD plus a 200 USD monthly block of hours. Over three years: 16 000 + 36 × 200 = 23 200 USD.
With Kolonell Premium at 8 900 USD (bilingual EN/FR, 6 months of support included), and assuming the same 200 USD a month after those 6 months purely for comparison (Kolonell maintenance is quoted): 8 900 + 30 × 200 = 14 900 USD. The gap is about 8 300 USD, enough to fund two photo shoots of recent projects. She can request a free quote with a list of her 15 priority projects.
Our real references: TR Signing Group in New Jersey (EN/FR site, booking calendar, back office) and Orven Properties in Dubai (FR/EN/AR site, project pages).
FAQ
What budget should I plan for an interior designer website in Montreal?
In 2026 ballpark terms, 8 000 to 35 000+ USD with a local agency and 3 000 to 10 000 USD with a freelancer. At Kolonell, plan 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD depending on the plan.
Will the site be in English and French?
Bilingual EN/FR delivery is included in Premium at 8 900 USD. Starter and Growth are delivered in one language, English or French.
How many projects can I show?
Growth provides one page and gallery per project; the exact number is fixed in writing in the quote. Plan photos you hold the rights to for each project.
How long does delivery take?
3 to 4 weeks on Starter and Growth, usually 4 to 6 weeks on Premium, with a written schedule at kickoff.
What does support cover?
3 months of support after launch, 6 months on Premium. After that, maintenance is quoted on request.
Let's scope your project. Send us the number of projects to feature and your languages, and we will propose a plan and a 3 to 6 week schedule. 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.
