YOUR INVESTMENT GUIDE TO
LUXURY INTERIOR DESIGN
PROCESS, PRICING, AND WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN PARTNERING WITH INTERLUX INTERIORS
A NOTE FROM THE PRINCIPAL
Welcome
Thank you for considering InterLux Interiors as the design partner for your next home, second home, yacht, or commercial space.
This guide exists because we believe transparency is part of luxury. The luxury design industry has, for decades, hidden its pricing, withheld its process, and asked clients to commit before they understood what they were buying. We do not work that way. On the pages that follow, you will find a clear description of how we work, what we deliver, and how investment is structured. Our current fee schedules are published on our Services page, so nothing about investment is hidden behind a discovery call.
Our goal is simple: by the time we speak, you should already know if we are the right firm for you. If we are, the conversation that follows will be about your project, your space, and your life — not about how we work or what we cost.
If a single section in this guide makes you feel that we may be the right partner, we look forward to hearing from you.
With warmth and intention,
Angie Wetzel
President & Principal Designer
BFA Interior Design · MA Interior and Spatial Design (London)
Allied Member, ASID · AD PRO Featured Designer
InterLux Interiors — Tampa · Miami
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Design with intention.
Live with distinction.
InterLux Interiors is a boutique luxury interior design firm with offices in Tampa and Miami. We specialize in high-end residential, commercial, and luxury yacht interiors, with twenty years of experience designing for clients in Florida and beyond.
Invisible Design
Our methodology is what we call Invisible Design: an approach that weaves natural materials, cultural references, and architectural rhythm into spaces that feel inevitable. We believe true luxury is not announced — it is felt. The hand of the designer should never compete with the life of the client.
Every project is led by precision, clarity, and restraint. We do not chase trends. We do not overwhelm clients with options. We guide decisions with confidence, because clarity is the highest form of luxury.
What we are not
We are not decorators. We are not project managers without design authority. We are not the firm to call if you need to make a room look pretty in three weeks. We are the firm to call when you are building, renovating, or furnishing a space that you intend to live in — or sell into — for the next decade or more, and you want every decision protected by professional accountability.
DESIGN WITH INTENTION
Wondering if InterLux Interiors is the right fit for your project?
Our complimentary discovery call is an opportunity to discuss your vision, project goals, and investment expectations while determining whether our design philosophy, process, and level of service are the right fit for your project.
THE EXPERIENCE
The quiet luxury of being led.
Pricing tells you what an engagement costs. This page tells you what it feels like.
One voice, every decision
From first sketch to final install, you work with one design authority. Decisions arrive at defined moments — each phase closes with your sign-off before the next begins — and everything between those moments is carried by the studio. You are never asked to referee vendors, chase deliveries, or hold the project in your head. That is our job.
Craft you can stand on
The difference between decorated and designed is in the substrate: book-matched stone, custom millwork drawn to the millimeter, upholstery from workrooms we have used for years, lighting specified to the beam angle. Our trade relationships reach ateliers and makers that do not sell at retail — sources earned over twenty years, not found in a catalog.
Discretion, by default
We do not publish client work without written consent — which is why you will not find client projects in this guide. Non-disclosure agreements are available on request, and installations are managed privately. Many of our clients value that their home never appears anywhere at all. We consider that a feature of the work, not a lost marketing opportunity.
The reveal
Every engagement ends the same way: a completed installation, styled to the last object, walked through together. Not a punch list handed over — a home, finished. It is the moment the months of restraint pay off, and it is the standard every earlier decision was protecting.
HOW WE WORK
Six phases. One studio.
Every full-service engagement at InterLux Interiors moves through six phases. Each is led by a defined deliverable, and each is signed off by you before the next begins. There are no surprises and no scope drift.
Phase 1 • Discovery & Concept Development
We begin by understanding your lifestyle, aesthetic, and the architectural rhythm of your space. We define vision, color, and material palettes. We deliver concept boards, spatial layouts, and the creative DNA of the project.
Phase 2 • Schematic Design
Concepts evolve into tangible layouts and visual directions. Deliverables include floor plans, furniture layouts, 3D renderings of every designed space, refined finish palettes, and lighting concepts.
Phase 3 • Design Development
Creative direction is translated into precise technical documentation. We produce a full AutoCAD drawing set, lighting and electrical coordination, millwork drawings, fixture specifications, and detailed elevations. By the end of this phase, every craftsman and contractor has what they need to execute.
Phase 4 • Construction Documentation & Administration
We collaborate with your builder, contractor, and trades to protect design intent through construction. Site visits, submittal reviews, field adjustments, and quality assurance.
Phase 5 • Furnishing & Décor + Sourcing & Procurement
For clients selecting our turnkey engagement, we handle every selection, vendor relationship, and delivery. Our trade relationships give clients access to brands that do not sell at retail and to trade-only pricing well below MSRP. Furnishings are billed at trade cost plus a procurement service fee — and even with the fee applied, clients consistently pay less than retail, while gaining a single accountable party through specification, ordering, delivery, and installation.
Phase 6 • Installation & Styling
White-glove installation, art curation, drapery, accessorizing, and final styling. The moment the home becomes itself.
TIMELINE EXPECTATIONS
Quality takes time
Luxury interior design is a slow craft. The work involves dozens of specialists, hundreds of materials, thousands of decisions — every one of which has to be coordinated, ordered, manufactured, shipped, and installed in sequence. Below are the durations you should plan for. We will not promise faster timelines than we can deliver, and we will never trade quality for speed.
Project Type
Single-room refresh or decoration
TYPICAL DURATION
2 – 3 months
NOTES
Mostly custom FF&E lead times
Project Type
Kitchen or bathroom renovation
TYPICAL DURATION
3 – 5 months
NOTES
Custom millwork and stone drive timeline
Project Type
Full-home renovation
TYPICAL DURATION
12 – 18 months
NOTES
From design start to install-day
Project Type
New-build custom home (Signature Full-Service)
TYPICAL DURATION
18 – 24 months
NOTES
Includes coordination with architect and builder
Project Type
Luxury yacht interior
TYPICAL DURATION
9 – 18 months
NOTES
Construction yard-dependent
Project Type
Commercial interior (hospitality, medical, office)
TYPICAL DURATION
9 – 14 months
NOTES
Faster on tenant-fit-out, longer on ground-up
Within these ranges, custom furniture (8–18 weeks), upholstery (12–20 weeks), stone (4–14 weeks), and imported European pieces (10–24 weeks) are the primary schedule drivers. To keep installation on track, procurement planning begins during the Schematic Design phase. Please note that these timelines may vary depending on the project’s size and scope.
INVESTMENT OVERVIEW
Three ways to engage
InterLux Interiors offers three engagement structures. Each is built for a different stage of your project and a different level of involvement. The pricing on the following page maps to these three tiers.
TIER 01
Signature Full-Service
The complete engagement. Design, decoration, project management, sourcing, and procurement integrated into a single, fully led process. We are the single design authority from first sketch to final install.
Best for new-build custom homes, branded residences, and full-home renovations where you want one accountable partner.
TIER 02
Phased Interior Design
Hire us by phase. Engage us for design through construction documentation, then bring us back for furnishings and styling — or stop after design. You select the phases that match your project.
Best for clients with existing trade and procurement relationships, or who want flexibility on scope.
TIER 03
Interior Decoration (Turnkey)
A turnkey furnishings engagement for spaces that are already built. Design, procurement, and install are bundled — we specify, source, order, receive, deliver, and install every piece. No construction component, no à la carte design-only.
Best for new home acquisitions, second homes, branded-residence move-ins, and refreshes.
Not sure which tier is the best fit for your project? Schedule a complimentary Discovery Call to start the conversation. During this no-obligation consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, answer your questions, and assess your project needs. By the end of the call, we’ll recommend the engagement option that aligns best with your scope, objectives, and budget.
What an engagement
typically looks like.
Pricing has two parts.
The first — on this page — is the total project investment where our engagements typically begin. We share it so that nothing later in the process comes as a surprise.
These figures represent construction, design, FF&E, and procurement combined. They are context, not a fee — and not a test.
Signature Full-Service Engagement
New Construction
Interior Construction / Fit out (Excluding furnishing)
Mid to High- End $200-350+/sf
Luxury $350-600+/sf
Ultra Luxury $600-1,000+/sf
/Full Custom
furnishing & decor (excluding construction)
Mid to High- End $150-250+/sf
Luxury $250-350+/sf
Ultra Luxury/Estate $350-1,000+/sf
Signature Full-Service Engagement
Remodel
Interior Construction / Fit out (Excluding furnishing)
Cosmetic remodel $75–$150/sf
Mid-range remodel $150–$300/sf
Mid to High-End remodel $300–$500/sf
Luxury remodel $500–$800+/sf
Ultra-luxury $800–$1,200+/sf
TYPICALLY EXCLUDES (BOTH NEW BUILt AND REMODEL)
ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL, AV/IT HOME AUTOMATION, STRUCTURAL, PERMIT FEES, DESIGN FEES
INVEST WITH CLARITY
HOW INVESTMENT IS MEASURED
Each of our three engagements is measured in its own currency. Signature Full-Service is measured by total project investment — every dollar across the engagement, combined. Phased Interior Design is measured by the footprint of the home. Interior Decoration is measured by the furnishings budget it is built on.
What total project investment includes
For Signature Full-Service, total project investment represents your all-in project budget. That includes:
• Construction costs (paid to your general contractor)
• InterLux design and project management fees
• FF&E (furnishings, lighting, decor) at trade cost
• Procurement service fee
Where your project begins
Where your project sits within these measures is the first thing we establish on the complimentary discovery call. We will tell you plainly which structure fits your scope — and if none does, we are happy to refer you to a peer firm better suited to your project. No number on a page decides that; a conversation does.
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How investment is structured.
Every dollar of your project has one of three destinations. Construction is paid directly to your builder — never through us. Furnishings, lighting, and decor are billed at trade cost through our procurement service, at pricing below retail. And our own fees — for design and for procurement management — make up the remainder. Current fee schedules for every engagement are published on the Services page at interluxinteriors.com; your exact fee is confirmed after your complimentary discovery call.
What shapes a design fee
Design fees scale with the scope, complexity, and value of each project: the extent of custom millwork and architectural detailing, the number of designed spaces, whether we are integrating with existing structures, and the level of procurement and installation management the engagement carries. Two projects of identical square footage can sit at very different investment levels — which is why we quote each project on its own terms, and why the discovery call comes before any number does.
What your investment protects
A full-service fee is not the price of taste. It is the price of nothing going wrong: specifications checked before they are ordered, trades coordinated before they collide, deliveries staged before they arrive. On projects of this scale, the expensive mistakes are the ones made early and discovered late — a slab cut wrong, a sofa that cannot make the turn, a lighting plan that fights the millwork. Our fee exists so those mistakes never happen. And because our trade access prices furnishings below retail, part of what you invest in design returns to you before the project ends.
For Phased Interior Design and Interior Decoration
Not every project calls for the full Signature engagement — and our other two structures are measured on their own terms. Phased Interior Design is shaped by the size of the home; Interior Decoration by the furnishings budget. Here is where each typically begins:
OtHER ENGAGEMENTS
Phased Interior Design
Per-Sqft Minimum
3,000+ sf Single Family
2,000+ sf Multi-Family (condo, apartment)
Minimum project size — applies to design-only engagements where construction is managed separately.
OtHER ENGAGEMENTS
Interior Decoration (FF&E only) Turnkey
Per-Sf Minimum
$350,000+ FF&E budget, or $150+/sf — whichever is greater
Furnishings, lighting, and decor only — no construction component.
Every project finds its right structure — some call for the full Signature engagement, others for a phased design scope or a turnkey decoration. If you're unsure where yours sits, that's exactly what the complimentary discovery call is for: we'll recommend the fit, plainly.
INVESTMENT LOGISTICS
How procurement is billed
Once design selections are approved and orders are placed, furnishings and procurement are billed on the following schedule:
In-stock items
100 percent of the purchase price is due at the time the order is placed.
Custom or made-to-order items
50 percent is due at the time the order is placed (non-refundable once the order is placed with the vendor), 50 percent is due prior to shipping from the vendor.
Custom items represent the majority of furnishings on most Signature engagements. The 50 percent deposit becomes non-refundable the moment your selections are submitted to the vendor — this is industry-standard practice for custom millwork, upholstery, casegoods, and bespoke lighting, and reflects the vendor's commitment of labor and materials to your specific specifications.
Because Signature Full-Service requires focus and accountability, we intentionally limit the number of engagements we accept each year. If your timeline matters, please reach out early in your planning.
ENGAGEMENT SCOPE
What is and is not included
Included in Signature Full-Service
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Concept development and overall creative direction
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Space planning and layout strategy
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Material, finish, and architectural detailing
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Lighting design, plumbing, and fixture specification
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Cohesive color palettes and material relationships
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Full AutoCAD drawing set and elevations
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3D renderings of every designed space
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Millwork, cabinetry, and ceiling drawings
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Furniture layouts and FF&E specification
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Sourcing, procurement, and vendor management
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Trade-only brand and pricing access on furnishings, lighting, and decor
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Delivery coordination and white-glove installation
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Art direction, final styling, and punch-list resolution
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Design-side project management throughout construction
Not included (handled by your other professionals)
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Construction costs and labor (paid to your general contractor)
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Architecture fees (paid to your architect or designer-architect)
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Permitting, inspections, and code review
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Structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering
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General contractor or construction management
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Land purchase, title, or legal fees
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Real estate transaction services
We work alongside your builder, architect, and engineers. We do not replace them. Our scope is design and the execution of design. Their scope is the construction of the home itself.
Architectural Digest AD PRO Featured Designer
Recognized by the most influential publication in luxury design.
Allied Member, American Society of Interior Designers
(ASID)
Featured editorially
In Architectural Digest ("Excellence in Design, Tampa Bay"), Tampa Magazine (2025 Women to Watch), Tampa Bay Business Journal 2025 (Business woman of the year nominee), Tampa Bay Times, and St. Pete Rising.
Twenty-plus years of practice
With international training (BFA Interior
Design, MA Interior and Spatial Design — London).
Credentials
WHY INTERLUX interiors
What sets the studio apart
The studio
InterLux is an elite and boutique design studio. The team that designs your home is the same team that supervises its installation. There are no junior hand-offs and no white-labeling. You will meet your designers in the first meeting and you will see them through the project.
Trade access — exclusive brands and pricing
Through our trade relationships with showrooms at the Design Center of the Americas, the Miami Design District, and luxury manufacturers worldwide, our clients gain access to brands that do not sell at retail and to trade-only pricing — typically well below MSRP. Beyond product access, InterLux Interiors manages the entire procurement process—from specification and ordering to vendor coordination, logistics, quality control, delivery, and installation. The result is a seamless, white-glove experience with a single point of accountability, ensuring every piece arrives as intended and every detail is executed to the highest standard.
Two offices, by appointment
Tampa • 5401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609.
Miami • 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami, FL 33131.
We are open for in-person consultations by appointment Monday through Friday.
Limited capacity, by design
We intentionally limit the number of Signature Full-Service engagements we accept each year. This protects the depth of attention we can give each project. If your timeline matters, please reach out early in your planning.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions, answered honestly
Where do your engagements typically begin?
Each engagement is measured in its own currency. Signature Full-Service is measured by total project investment — construction, design, furnishings, and procurement combined; the market benchmarks earlier on this page show what construction and furnishings typically cost at each level. Phased Interior Design is shaped by the footprint of the home, and Interior Decoration by the furnishings budget it's built on — both shown alongside the engagement structures above.
Where your project sits is the first thing we establish on the complimentary discovery call — and we'd rather have that conversation than have you count yourself out on paper.
Do you work outside Florida?
Yes. While our home markets are Tampa Bay and South Florida, we serve clients in the Northeast, on the Gulf Coast, and internationally. Travel costs for out-of-state projects are billed at cost.
How does payment work?
Design fees are billed in three or four installments tied to phase completion. Furnishings and procurement are billed as follows: in-stock items at 100 percent upon order placement; 50 percent upon order placement (non-refundable once placed) and the remaining 50 percent prior to shipping from the vendor. Detailed payment schedules are part of every signed agreement.
Can you work with my existing architect or builder?
Yes, and we frequently do. We collaborate with architects, contractors, and trades as the design authority on the team. We are not a general contractor and we do not replace your builder. If you do not yet have an architect or builder, we are happy to introduce you to firms we trust.
What if I want to use my existing furniture?
We are happy to integrate pieces you love. We will tell you honestly which pieces strengthen the design and which work against it, and the choice is always yours.
Do you do single rooms?
Through our Design Consultation service or smaller Interior Decoration engagements, yes. Single-room work is best suited for the Consultation tier.
How do I know if InterLux is the right firm for me?
If you value clarity, restraint, and a fully accountable single design authority, we are likely a strong fit. The fastest way to find out is the complimentary discovery call — the details are just below.
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NEXT STEPS
If this guide has helped you understand whether InterLux is the right partner for your project, the next step is a complimentary discovery call. This is a confidential, 30-minute conversation between you and Angie Wetzel.
Before the call, we will ask you to complete a brief intake form covering project location, type, scope, budget range, and timeline. The intake helps us prepare and ensures the call is focused on your project — not on background.
What to have ready
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Project location (city and neighborhood is enough; full address not required at first contact)
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Type of project (new construction, renovation, decoration, yacht, commercial)
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Approximate square footage
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Target completion date or move-in date
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Approximate FF&E and design budget (if known)
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Whether you already have an architect, builder, or both engaged
Three ways to begin
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Online: Visit interluxinteriors.com/inquire to submit the intake form. We respond within the same day to schedule the discovery call.
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By phone: Call (833) 833-3013 to reach the studio directly. If you reach voicemail, leave a message and we'll return your call the same day.
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By email: Write to contact@interluxinteriors.com with a sentence about your project. We respond within the same day.
