{"id":339,"date":"2015-12-14T16:01:45","date_gmt":"2015-12-14T21:01:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2015-12-14T16:01:45","modified_gmt":"2015-12-14T21:01:45","slug":"raising-your-professional-design-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2015\/12\/raising-your-professional-design-prices","title":{"rendered":"Raising Your Professional Design Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"If you research the going rate in your area, you\u2019ll see that there\u2019s an average price that design professionals charge for basic services. You\u2019ll also find, however, that there are some professionals with more experience and a wider array of services who charge a little more.\n\nMany design professionals worry about making a smooth transition into higher prices so that their clients aren\u2019t discouraged from booking them. Raising your prices as your experience increases shouldn\u2019t be a reason to lose clientele!\n<h3>How can you tell when you\u2019re ready to increase?<\/h3>\nYou might consider raising your prices if:\n<ul>\n \t<li>You\u2019ve recently mastered a new skill or obtained an additional certification.<\/li>\n \t<li>You\u2019ve gained a few years of experience and the going rate in your area has risen, but your prices are the same as when you first started working.<\/li>\n \t<li>You\u2019ve worked several prestigious contracts and your client base has expanded significantly.<\/li>\n \t<li>You\u2019re so busy you\u2019re having to turn clients away, yet you\u2019re turning a very small profit (or none at all!).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-342\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Professional-designer-on-the-phone.jpg\" alt=\"Busy professional designer on the phone\" \/>\n\nThe key to raising your prices is to do so gradually and when it\u2019s justified.\n\nIf you\u2019ve only been working for a few months and you realize designers around you are suddenly charging more, evaluate why that could be:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Do they have more years of experience?<\/li>\n \t<li>Did they recently graduate another training program?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nYou want to take steps towards increased prices that benefit both you and your clientele. Offering something new makes clients feel like it\u2019s worth it to pay a little extra!\n\nHere are five tactics for increasing your professional design prices in ways that offer your clients more for their money while also benefitting you. If you\u2019re succeeding at your current level of professionalism and feel confident in the idea of moving forward, consider taking one of these steps.\n<h3>1. Creating service packages<\/h3>\nConsider creating pricing packages for clients who want more than one service at once. You\u2019ll be able to charge more because more services are being rendered, and the clients will be willing to pay more because they\u2019re getting more for their money.\n\nSome popular interior d\u00e9cor packages are:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Complete d\u00e9cor makeovers for multiple rooms.<\/li>\n \t<li>D\u00e9cor services and consultation on how the space might be transformed again in the future (ex. making over a room as a children\u2019s bedroom, but providing parents with a comprehensive plan on ways to transition the reading nook into a study area come high school).<\/li>\n \t<li>D\u00e9cor services and contracting preferred vendors (ex. designing the atmosphere and style of the space, but also helping clients with the process of choosing and hiring contractors for more extensive renovations).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Completing additional training<\/h3>\n<h4>Learn a new skill<\/h4>\nExpanding your services and improving your techniques is one of the best reasons to raise your prices. When you learn new techniques or trends, clients will see that your skills are fresh and that you\u2019re being proactive about bettering yourself as a professional.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-344\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Professional-designer-learning-new-skills.jpg\" alt=\"Professional designer learning new skills\" \/>\n\nThey\u2019ll also be excited about the idea of new services, new techniques, and new combination packages. The more you can offer clients, the more they\u2019ll be willing to pay. For example, it\u2019s more convenient for clients if you can offer interior decorating AND professional organizing services, rather than decorating alone.\n<h4>Improve your existing skills<\/h4>\nTraining to enhance your current skillset is also hugely beneficial. If you can further your skills by learning from some industry experts, you\u2019ll be regarded as a more qualified professional and an increase in your base prices will be completely justified. Clients won\u2019t mind paying a little more if they know just how qualified you are!\n<h3>3. Using higher quality products and vendors<\/h3>\nInvesting in better quality service is worth it for both you and the people you\u2019re designing for. More reputable vendors provide better quality service and products, making them worth the money. The same goes for higher quality paint, furniture and d\u00e9cor pieces: they\u2019ll last longer and have a more luxurious feel. Clients are willing to pay for this higher level of service!\n\nMake sure that you invest in products and services based on quality and not price alone. Just because a vendor is the most expensive doesn\u2019t mean they offer the best quality on the market. Do some research and get to know your brands and businesses. Choose products and services that give clients their money\u2019s worth and charge accordingly.\n<h3>4. Offer workshops<\/h3>\nDesign professionals can do more for their clients than just make over a space! Along with your decor packages, offer to actually teach your clients and advise them about products, vendors, and design techniques.\n\nThe more they learn from you during your session together, the better they\u2019ll feel about taking control of their own spaces. You\u2019re helping them build confidence, learn new techniques, and improve their home or workplace. What\u2019s better than creating a fellow d\u00e9cor enthusiast? They\u2019ll be willing to pay increased prices for the chance to create their own gorgeous interior d\u00e9cor schemes.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-346\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Room-design-with-color-scheme.jpg\" alt=\"Room design with color scheme\" \/>\n<h3>5. On a case-by-case basis<\/h3>\nIf you\u2019re not quite ready to raise your overall rates, you can still evaluate your prices according to the individual contract. Don\u2019t hesitate to charge a little extra if clients need an extra commitment from you.\n\nFor example, clients that require you to travel or to be available for contact above and beyond your regular business hours will understand that these details are above and beyond your regular packages.\n<h4>Charge what you\u2019re worth<\/h4>\nPricing your services well is always worth it. Your clients will value getting professional design services for a fair price. Once you\u2019ve built a client base and gained some industry experience, your clients will also understand when you raise your prices based on your ability to offer them better services than ever.\n\n<h3 align=\"center\"><em>Interested in learning more about the business side of home design? All of QC\u2019s courses come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/business-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">career training<\/a> to help you launch a successful career!<\/em><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Do you want to raise your professional design prices but aren&#8217;t sure how or when? 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