Turnkey Design Talk
Hosted by interior designer Adam Scougall, Turnkey Design Talk is a podcast for solo interior designers and decorators who want to run calmer, more controlled businesses — and finish projects properly.
The show focuses on what actually makes the difference in a design career:
how projects are led, how boundaries are set, how decisions are made, and how work is brought to a confident, photo-worthy close.
This isn’t about trends or overnight success.
It’s about taking responsibility for the outcome — from the first client yes through to the final reveal.
If you care about delivering beautifully finished homes, creating genuine wow moments for your clients, and building a business that works on your terms, you’re in the right place.
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Turnkey Design Talk
Interior Design Fees 2026: What Designers Are Really Charging (And Why It’s Still Not Enough)
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I spend a fair bit of time speaking with interior designers and decorators — not just for content, but to really understand what’s happening in the industry right now.
And here’s the truth… not much has changed since 2024.
In this 2026 update on design fees, I’m breaking down what designers are actually charging across different experience levels — from those just starting out to more established professionals — and why so many are still undercharging.
We’ll talk about:
- Why hourly rates alone don’t tell the full story
- The real difference between a $500 consult and a $1,000 design session
- How value-based pricing changes everything
- What I’m currently charging (and why it works)
- The confidence gap that’s keeping designers stuck
I also share how I structure my own fees — from $250/hour design time to my $2,500 Two Hour Design Plan — and why clarity, outcomes, and delivery are what justify premium pricing.
Because here’s the thing…
If your service feels vague, your fees will always feel too high.
But when your offer is clear, structured, and outcome-driven?
Clients don’t question the investment.
If you’ve been second-guessing your pricing, this episode will challenge you to rethink what your time — and your expertise — is actually worth.
🔥 Want feedback on your pricing?
Email me: askadam@turnkeydesignsuccess.com
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Before we jump into today’s episode, I want to share something that I think is going to be really eye-opening for you.
It’s called the Turnkey Truth Test.
It’s a short self-assessment — just 15 quick questions — designed to show you where your design business might look fine on the outside… but is actually leaking time, confidence, or profit behind the scenes.
If you love decorating — furnishings, fabrics, pulling beautiful rooms together — but you
So as you’re listening to this — you might already be recognising parts of your own business in what we’ve talked about today.
Where things feel harder than they should…
Where projects drag…
Or where you’re putting in a lot, but not seeing the return.
That’s exactly why I created the Turnkey Truth Test.
It’s just 15 quick questions, and it will show you where your business might look fine on the surface… but is actually leaking time, mone
If this episode raised questions for you, or you’re feeling stuck in your solo design business, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
I offer a 30-minute clarity session where we can talk through where you’re at, what’s getting in the way, and whether I can help.
Email me at askadam@turnkeydesignsuccess.com