REF: INTERIOR-DESIGNER-SERVICE-AGREEMENT INTERIOR DESIGNER SERVICE AGREEMENT
(Standard Professional Services Contract for Interior Design & Space Planning)
THIS INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE AGREEMENT is entered into on this [Agreement Execution Date] at Bengaluru, India:
BETWEEN:
[Design Studio / Business Name], represented by its Principal Interior Designer [Interior Designer Full Name], having business office at [Designer Business Address] (hereinafter referred to as the "DESIGNER", which expression shall include successors and assigns) of the FIRST PART;
AND
[Client Full Name], residing at [Property / Site Location] (hereinafter referred to as the "CLIENT", which expression shall include legal representatives and permitted assigns) of the SECOND PART.
WHEREAS:
A. The Client desires to engage the professional interior design services of the Designer for their property located at [Property / Site Location];
B. The Designer possesses the requisite skill, technical expertise, and artistic proficiency to deliver interior design, 2D layouts, 3D renderings, and execution guidance;
C. The Parties wish to record the mutual covenants governing design deliverables, fees, revisions, and site execution.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
1. APPOINTMENT AND SCOPE OF INTERIOR DESIGN
The Client hereby engages the Designer to deliver interior design services for the designated areas: [Designated Rooms and Areas] situated within [Property / Site Location].
The specific scope of work comprises:
[Scope of Interior Design Services]
The design aesthetic agreed upon by the Parties is [Design Aesthetic / Concept Theme], with an indicative overall materials and civil execution budget of INR [Estimated Material & Execution Budget (in INR)].
2. DESIGN PHASES AND DELIVERABLES
The Designer shall execute the assignment in four sequential stages:
(a) Conceptualization: Site measurements, preliminary space planning, and mood boards;
(b) Schematic Design: Detailed 2D floor plans, furniture layouts, false ceiling, and electrical schematic drawings;
(c) 3D Visualization: Realistic digital perspective views for the designated rooms;
(d) Specification & BOQ: Bill of quantities, material specifications, laminate/veneer codes, paint swatches, and hardware lists.
3. REVISION POLICY AND SCOPE DISCIPLINE
[Design Revision Policy]. Any major alterations, structural layout shifts, or room re-planning requested by the Client after written sign-off on 2D layouts shall be treated as out-of-scope work, billed separately at the Designer's prevailing hourly or per-drawing rate.
4. PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTORS, AND SITE EXECUTION
[Procurement and Contractor Terms]. The Parties expressly agree that:
(a) The Designer acts strictly as a design consultant and artistic supervisor, not as a general building contractor, turnkey builder, or merchant seller;
(b) All carpentry, electrical, plumbing, civil masonry, and painting contractors shall be engaged directly by the Client or under separate execution sub-contracts;
(c) The Designer is not legally liable for vendor manufacturing defects, timber warping, fabric shade variations, or delays caused by third-party artisans;
(d) The Designer shall conduct periodic aesthetic inspections to ensure execution conforms to design specifications.
5. PROFESSIONAL DESIGN FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS
The Client shall pay to the Designer a total professional design consultancy fee of INR [Professional Design Fee (in INR)] (Indian Rupees [Professional Design Fee (in INR)] only), payable strictly in accordance with the following schedule:
[Design Fee Payment Schedule]
Payments shall be made within five (5) days of milestone invoicing via bank transfer or UPI. Delays in payment shall automatically extend the completion timeline.
6. COMPLETION TIMELINE AND SITE ACCESS
[Target Completion Timeline]. The timeline is contingent upon the Client providing unobstructed physical access to the property, timely approvals of drawings, and uninterrupted cash flow to third-party execution contractors. Delays caused by society restrictions, festival holidays, or material supply chain disruptions shall not be attributable to the Designer.
7. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY AND PHOTOGRAPHY RIGHTS
All drawings, concepts, 3D renderings, and specifications prepared by the Designer remain the intellectual property of the Designer. Upon full payment of the professional fee, the Client receives a perpetual license to use the design solely for [Property / Site Location]. The Designer retains the right to photograph the completed interiors and publish images in design portfolios, website, social media, and industry publications without disclosing Client confidential personal data.
8. TERMINATION AND JURISDICTION
Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon fifteen (15) days written notice. In such event, the Designer shall be entitled to full payment for all design stages completed up to the termination date. This Agreement is governed by the laws of India, and any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent civil courts at the Designer's place of business.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Interior Designer Service Agreement on the date first written above.
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INTERIOR DESIGNER: [Interior Designer Full Name]
For: [Design Studio / Business Name]
Address: [Designer Business Address]
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CLIENT: [Client Full Name]
Property: [Property / Site Location]
WITNESSES:
1. Signature: ______________________ Name: __________________________________________
2. Signature: ______________________ Name: __________________________________________
SCHEDULE OF TERMS, COVENANTS & CONDITIONS(6 ACTIVE CLAUSES)
1. TENURE & TERM OF LEASE: The term of this lease/tenancy shall be for a fixed duration of {{duration_months}} months commencing on {{commencement_date}} and terminating on {{expiry_date}} unless renewed by mutual consent.
2. MONTHLY RENT & DUE DATE: The Second Party covenants to remit a monthly rent of Rs. {{monthly_rent}} payable in advance on or before the {{rent_due_day}} day of each calendar month.
3. REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Second Party has deposited an interest-free refundable security sum of Rs. {{security_deposit}} with the First Party, returnable within 7 banking days of vacant handover.
4. PERMITTED USE OF PREMISES: The demised premises shall be utilized exclusively for lawful residential dwelling purposes and shall not be converted into commercial or industrial use.
5. STATUTORY ARBITRATION (ACT 1996): Any dispute arising hereunder shall be referred to a sole arbitrator appointed mutually under the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, with seat of arbitration in the execution city.
6. SUB-LEASE & ASSIGNMENT PROHIBITION: The Second Party is strictly prohibited from sub-letting, parting with possession, or assigning any portion of the premises to third parties without prior written consent.
ATTESTATION BY INDEPENDENT WITNESSES (AS PER APPLICABLE LAW)
First Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
Second Witness
Signature:
Full Name:
Parent / Spouse:
Address:
Govt ID / Aadhaar:
