Interior Design Services in Vancouver
Interior Design that Elevates Everyday Living
We blend functionality with refined aesthetics to plan spaces that are beautiful, durable, and buildable.
Benefits — Why Choose Us
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Design-build alignment reduces change orders.
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3D visuals & material boards enable confident decisions.
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Vendor & trades coordination saves you time.
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Durable, West Coast-ready finishes built for Vancouver’s climate.
Our Process
Discover
Goals, priorities, style cues, and functional needs captured in a clear brief.
Measure & Concept
Site measures and initial space planning with mood boards and high-level options.
Design Development
Detailed layouts, elevations, and 3D views to validate form, function, and flow.
Selections & Budget
Fixture/finish selections and a realistic budget aligned with your priorities.
Permit-ready Drawings
Drawing set prepared to support permitting and construction coordination.
Handover to Build
Seamless transition to our construction team with all specs documented.
What You Receive
- Floor plans and elevations
- Reflected ceiling plans
- Finish schedule
- Specification book (fixtures, finishes, hardware)
Typical Timeline & Cost Range
Every project is unique. These Vancouver-area benchmarks help with early planning for design scope only (concept through permit-ready drawings). Construction pricing is separate and quoted by our build team or your contractor.
Condos / Townhomes — concept to permit-ready set Tap to expand
- Discover — 0.5–1 wk: goals, constraints, strata considerations.
- Measure & Concept — 1–2 wks: site measure, base plan, 2–3 layout options.
- Design Development — 2–3 wks: detailed plans/elevations, 3D views.
- Selections & Budget — 1–2 wks: fixtures/finishes, preliminary budget.
- Permit-ready Drawings — 1–2 wks: coordination for municipal submission.
Notes: strata approvals can add 2–4+ weeks. Structural changes or moving wet areas typically require engineering and additional time/fees.
Single-Family Homes — concept to permit-ready set Tap to expand
- Discover — 1 wk: brief, code/municipal context.
- Measure & Concept — 2–3 wks: surveys/as-builts, program layouts.
- Design Development — 3–4 wks: room-by-room elevations, millwork details, 3D.
- Selections & Budget — 1–3 wks: final FF&E & finish schedule, budget alignment.
- Permit-ready Drawings — 2–3 wks: coordination with architect/engineer as required.
Notes: additions, structural work, or heritage contexts typically require architectural + structural packages and extended timelines.
Focused Rooms — kitchens & bathrooms Tap to expand
Common Add-Ons
Hourly guidance: $110–$165/hr depending on role. Rush services may carry a 15–25% surcharge.
Ranges reflect recent Metro Vancouver projects and typical municipal requirements. After your discovery consult, we’ll provide a tailored scope, timeline, and fixed-fee or blended structure so you know exactly what’s included.
Last updated: • All pricing subject to tax. Final fees depend on size, complexity, approvals, and revision rounds.
FAQs
For interior-only renovations that don’t alter structure or building envelope, our design team’s drawings are typically sufficient. If your scope involves structural changes, additions, or new builds, we collaborate with a registered architect and structural engineer as needed.
Our standard packages include two revision rounds per design phase. Additional refinements are always available on an hourly or fixed-fee basis.
Decorators focus on furnishings, color, and styling once a space is built. Interior designers plan the space itself—layouts, lighting, finishes, and details that impact construction. At Modern Metro, our design team ensures your concept is both beautiful and buildable.
Yes. While many clients choose our in-house design-build service, we’re happy to collaborate with your preferred contractor. Our drawings and specification packages are organized for seamless coordination with any builder.
Yes. Our interior design packages can include permit-ready drawing sets that meet the requirements of your municipality across Metro Vancouver. We also coordinate with engineers or architects when structural work is involved.
We offer consultation-only packages for finish selections, material coordination, or fixture sourcing. These are ideal for homeowners who already have drawings but need expert guidance to finalize details.
Recent Interior Design Highlights
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