The verdict in three sentences
In Singapore, a website for an interior design studio costs a 2026 ballpark of 8 000 to 40 000+ USD from a local agency and 2 500 to 10 000 USD from a freelancer, depending on the number of project galleries and the level of custom design. Kolonell delivers a portfolio-led studio site at a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD, native English copy included, live in 3 to 4 weeks (Premium usually 4 to 6). For a studio whose clients choose on the strength of photos, the money is best spent on gallery structure, fast image loading and an enquiry form that qualifies the project, not on hours of agency workshops.
What do Singapore agencies charge compared with Kolonell?
These ranges are prudent ballparks taken from the public rate cards of Singapore agencies, the minimum project sizes listed on Clutch.co agency profiles and freelance platform rates (Upwork and similar). Singapore is a high-cost hub, and agencies known for luxury brand work tend to start in the upper half. Scope changes everything: 6 projects on one page and 30 projects with filters and case studies are different jobs.
| Criterion | Singapore agency | Freelancer | Kolonell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build, 2026 ballpark | 8 000 to 40 000+ USD | 2 500 to 10 000 USD | 2 900 / 4 900 / 8 900 USD, fixed |
| Timeline | 8 to 14 weeks | Depends on availability | 3 to 4 weeks, Premium 4 to 6 |
| Copywriting | Often billed separately | Rarely included | Included, native English or French |
| Project galleries | Custom, often premium-priced | Template-based | Structured galleries in every tier |
| Mandarin version | Sometimes in-house | Rare | Supplied by the studio or quoted separately |
| Support | Monthly retainer | Case by case | 3 months, 6 on Premium |
| Domain and access | Per contract | Per contract | In your name, everything handed over |
Calls run on Google Meet at a time that suits you: the team is based in Senegal (GMT), 8 hours behind Singapore, so a 5 pm call in Singapore is 9 am for the team. A written update arrives every week. Payment by bank transfer or Wise, 50 % to start and 50 % at delivery. All tiers are presented on our international website offer.
What does an interior design studio site need in Singapore?
Singapore clients usually arrive with a property type and a budget in mind, and they compare studios on Instagram and portfolio sites before calling. The site has to answer fast:
- Project portfolio organised by property type (HDB flats, condominiums, landed homes, commercial and hospitality spaces) and by style, with a short brief, scope and photos for each project.
- Case study pages for flagship projects: the client's starting point, design choices, materials, before and after.
- Services and process: concept, space planning, 3D visualisation, renovation coordination, furnishing, with the steps from first meeting to handover.
- Qualifying enquiry form: property type, size, location, timeline and budget range, so the studio can prioritise serious leads.
- Team page: designers' backgrounds and languages. Mention accreditations or memberships only if the studio holds them.
- Fast images: compressed, responsive photos so galleries load quickly on mobile.
Image rights matter: photos taken by a professional photographer are usually licensed, and homeowners' consent is needed to show their homes. The Singapore PDPA applies to the personal data collected through forms and enquiries. This is not legal advice.
What does each Kolonell tier cover for a design studio?
| Item | Starter, 2 900 USD | Growth, 4 900 USD | Premium, 8 900 USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Selected projects on one gallery page | Project pages with filters by property type | Full portfolio with filters by type and style |
| Case studies | None | Up to 3 detailed projects | Expanded case studies with before and after |
| Services and process | 1 page | Dedicated pages per service | Full service structure and process timeline |
| Enquiry form | Contact form | Qualifying form with property type and budget | Multi-step brief with lead routing |
| Languages | English or French | English or French | Bilingual EN/FR |
| Design | Clean template-based layout | Custom layout | Advanced design and transitions |
| Support | 3 months | 3 months | 6 months |
Booking systems, a client area for project tracking or integrations with your project management tools are quoted on request. You can describe your scope on the free quote page.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Rachel runs a four-designer residential studio in Tiong Bahru, working mostly on condominiums and landed homes. Her agency quote is 15 000 USD plus 1 500 USD of copywriting; a freelancer offers 5 500 USD on a template, without copy. She chooses Kolonell Growth at 4 900 USD, with filtered project pages, three case studies and a qualifying form. With the same assumptions for all, hosting at 35 USD a month and maintenance at 120 USD a month from month four (Kolonell maintenance is quoted; the figure only allows a fair comparison):
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| Item (illustrative, USD) | Agency | Freelancer | Kolonell Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build and copy | 16 500 | 5 500 | 4 900 |
| Hosting, 36 months | 1 260 | 1 260 | 1 260 |
| Maintenance, months 4 to 36 | 3 960 | 3 960 | 3 960 |
| 3-year total | 21 720 | 10 720 + writing time | 10 120 |
She saves 11 600 USD over three years compared with the agency, and launches in about 4 weeks instead of 10 or more.
FAQ
How much does an interior design studio website cost in Singapore?
As a 2026 ballpark, 8 000 to 40 000+ USD with a local agency and 2 500 to 10 000 USD with a freelancer. Kolonell charges a fixed 2 900, 4 900 or 8 900 USD.
Do you provide project photography?
No, photography is not included: the studio supplies its photos, ideally from a professional photographer with the licence to use them online. Kolonell optimises every image so galleries load quickly.
Can the site be in Mandarin?
Kolonell writes natively in English and French. Mandarin pages are supplied by the studio or quoted separately; a bilingual EN/FR site is included from Premium at 8 900 USD.
How many projects can we show?
Starter shows a selection on one gallery page, Growth adds project pages with filters and up to 3 case studies. Premium covers a full portfolio filtered by type and style.
How do meetings work from Singapore?
The team is 8 hours behind, so calls usually take place in your late afternoon on Google Meet. Most projects need 2 to 4 calls plus a weekly written update.
Let's scope your project. Tell us how many projects you want to showcase, your services and your languages, and we will recommend a tier with a fixed price and a launch 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.
