Free Interior Design Contract Template

INTERIOR DESIGN CONTRACT This Interior Design Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), BETWEEN: [Designer Name], with a principal place of business at [Designer Address] (the "Designer"); AND [Client Name], with a principal place of business at [Client Address] (the "Client"). The Designer and the Client may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." 1. PROJECT SCOPE AND DESIGN BRIEF The Designer will provide interior design services for [Project Address], covering [Design Scope and Rooms], based on the Client's brief: [Design Brief Summary]. 2. DESIGN PHASES AND MILESTONES Phases include: [Design Phases]. Client approvals at each phase gate are required before proceeding to procurement or installation. 3. FEE STRUCTURE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE Fees: [Fee Structure], invoiced per [Payment Schedule]. Procurement items are billed separately at [Procurement Markup Policy]. 4. PROCUREMENT AND PURCHASING The Designer may purchase items on Client's behalf up to [Procurement Authorization Limit] without additional approval. Custom orders may be non-refundable; the Client accepts supplier terms disclosed before order. 5. CLIENT RESPONSIBILITIES The Client provides timely decisions, access to the property, accurate measurements, and existing conditions disclosure. Delays may extend timeline and fees. 6. REVISIONS AND CHANGE ORDERS [Revision Rounds] design revision rounds are included per phase. Additional revisions and scope changes are billed at [Change Order Rate] via signed change order. 7. TIMELINE AND DELAYS Target completion: [Project Completion Date], subject to supplier lead times and Client approvals. Force majeure and supplier delays extend dates without penalty to Designer. 8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS Upon full payment, the Client receives a license to use design plans for the project. Designer retains authorship and may reuse non-proprietary concepts. CAD/source files: [Source File Transfer Terms]. 9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY The Designer's liability is limited to design fees paid, excluding gross negligence. The Designer does not warrant contractor workmanship or product defects; installation is by third parties unless expressly included. 10. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The courts located in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction] will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, unless the Parties agree in writing to mediation before litigation. 11. GENERAL (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject. (b) Amendments. Modifications must be in writing and signed by both Parties. (c) Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. (d) Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party's prior written consent, except to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. (e) Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which will be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. DESIGNER Name: [Designer Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ CLIENT Name: [Client Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________