ArtCore Design leads every interior design project from the initial brief through to complete technical documentation — so that construction proceeds without chaos, costly corrections, or improvised purchasing decisions.
Interior design is not decoration. It is the design of solutions that can actually be built. The foundation of every successful project is spatial logic, ergonomics, and documentation that gives contractors clear, unambiguous instructions.
The process is divided into clearly defined stages that lead from an initial needs analysis to complete technical documentation ready for construction. This ensures the project is managed methodically and that decisions are made in the right order — with no guesswork and no last-minute improvisation.
A conversation and written brief covering functional requirements, aesthetic preferences and budget framework. We establish the scope of the project and the direction of work.
Stage outcome: clearly defined project brief and action plan.
We develop a logical spatial layout that takes ergonomics fully into account. Photorealistic 3D visualisations allow the client to evaluate proportions, materials, colour palette and lighting before any construction begins.
Stage outcome: approved concept and confirmed aesthetic direction.
A complete set of technical drawings forming the real basis for construction, including:
Stage outcome: the project as a complete construction instruction.
Comprehensive material and equipment schedules organise the purchasing process and support cost control — eliminating random procurement decisions during the construction phase.
Stage outcome: coherent purchasing plan and predictable investment costs.
We do not publish fixed rates — every project is priced individually after a short conversation about the property. The cost of a comprehensive interior design project depends on several factors, all of which affect the volume and complexity of technical documentation required.
This is the most significant pricing factor. The difference in documentation workload between a contemporary minimalist interior and a classical or art déco project is substantial. Modern, clean-lined styles involve extensive but more repetitive documentation. Classical styles — modern classic, art déco, glamour, old money — require individual technical drawings for every decorative element: each cornice profile, wall panel, transition detail and corner finish. The more precise and ornamental the style, the more documentation — and the higher the fee.
Larger properties spread the fixed cost of the project across more square metres, which generally lowers the per-metre rate. Smaller apartments and apartments require proportionally higher per-metre fees, as every room requires the same number of drawings regardless of total floor area.
A house with a simple, regular layout is significantly more efficient to document than a building with an elaborate attic, multiple pitched ceilings, irregular angles or non-standard arches. Every structural irregularity generates additional drawings and verification work.
Bathrooms are among the most labour-intensive rooms in any project — each requires wall-by-wall tile layout drawings, plumbing schematics, custom furniture designs and lighting plans. A property with five non-standard bathrooms will be priced proportionally higher than one with two standard-layout bathrooms.
Walk-in wardrobes, library walls, fitted kitchens, alcoves and custom-made furniture elements all require individual workshop drawings. The more bespoke joinery in a project, the more extensive — and the more precisely priced — the documentation package.
Projects where a significant portion of the furnishings and finishes comes from international suppliers, is produced to individual commission, or requires specialist coordination with manufacturers and contractors involve a meaningfully higher workload at the specification, technical verification and supervision stages. This scope is always discussed and agreed at the quotation stage.
The table below illustrates which factors push a project towards a lower or higher per-metre rate. This is a general guide — not a substitute for an individual quote.
Towards the lower end of the range
Towards the higher end of the range
All fees are quoted net. Every project is priced individually — after a short conversation about floor area, style and the scope of the investment.
Author’s supervision is an additional service, available as an extension of a comprehensive project or — in justified cases — as a standalone service for projects designed by other architects.
Supervision ensures that construction proceeds in accordance with the documentation: materials are used as specified, details are executed as designed, and any questions from the construction team are resolved promptly — without improvisation or on-site interpretation.
Supervision fees are always quoted individually, depending primarily on the location of the property relative to the studio and the agreed frequency and format of site visits. We offer supervision both in person — with regular site visits — and remotely, for projects carried out at greater distance. The scope and format of supervision are agreed before the contract is signed.
The architect’s fee for a comprehensive interior design project typically represents a few percent of the total fit-out budget. Precise technical documentation eliminates the construction errors that in practice cost many times more than any saving made on the design fee — materials ordered in the wrong quantities, installations routed to the wrong locations, wall cladding laid from the wrong starting point.
A comprehensive interior design project is not a cost to be minimised. It is an instrument of control over the entire investment. Clients who have previously built without complete documentation rarely choose to do so again.
Want to know where your project sits on the scale? The first consultation is always free of charge.
ArtCore Design carries out comprehensive interior design projects throughout Poland and for international clients with properties abroad. The studio is based in Kraków and works regularly in Warsaw — all other locations are served remotely, with no reduction in the scope or standard of technical documentation or author’s supervision.
Remote collaboration is a standard, well-tested part of how we work. All project files are shared via cloud from the outset of the collaboration, and the full documentation package is delivered regardless of where the property is located.
A comprehensive project includes: photorealistic 3D visualisations of all rooms, complete technical documentation (floor plans, wall elevations, detailed bathroom drawings, fixed joinery and bespoke furniture drawings), electrical and plumbing schematics, and full material and equipment schedules with manufacturer references and product codes. This is a complete documentation package that allows the construction team to proceed without additional consultations or on-site interpretations.
The outcome of a comprehensive project is a complete set of executive documentation ready to be handed to construction teams. It includes 3D visualisations, dimensioned floor plans with all fixed elements, wall elevations for every room, detailed bathroom drawings, bespoke joinery designs, electrical and plumbing schematics, and material schedules with manufacturer and product references.
The concept stage with visualisations for an apartment of approximately 80 m² typically takes 4–6 weeks from the initial survey. Complete executive documentation takes a further 4–8 weeks. For private houses and larger residences, timings are proportionally longer. We agree the schedule individually at the outset, taking into account the planned start date for construction.
The scope of collaboration is established individually after the first conversation — it depends on the stage of the investment, the floor area and the client’s needs. We typically work on a comprehensive basis, from concept through to executive documentation. If you have questions about the right scope for your situation, please get in touch and we will discuss the options.
No. Author’s supervision is an additional service, quoted separately depending on the location of the property and the agreed format of collaboration. It is available both in person — with regular site visits — and remotely. The executive documentation is a complete instruction set for contractors and does not require supervision to be executable. Supervision is particularly valuable for high-specification projects where every material decision has long-term consequences.
Yes. ArtCore Design carries out interior design projects throughout Poland and internationally. Remote collaboration is a standard, well-tested part of how we work — not an exception. Precise technical documentation ensures a consistently high standard of execution regardless of where the property is located. All communication with international clients is conducted in English.
Yes. The first consultation is always free of charge and carries no obligation. It can take place by phone, online, or in person — depending on your preference. On this basis we prepare an individual project quote.
Yes. ArtCore Design carries out interior design projects throughout Poland — in Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, Poznań, Gdańsk and beyond. The studio is based in Kraków and works regularly in Warsaw. All other locations are served remotely, with no impact on the scope or quality of the documentation.
Every project is quoted individually — scope depends on floor area, complexity, material specification and the level of support required during construction.
Because all projects are led personally, the number of active commissions at any given time is limited. Getting in touch allows us to check availability and prepare a quote tailored to your investment.