Getting an office interior design quote is the first step when a business plans its budget. Understanding how per-m² rates work and what moves the price lets you compare contractors accurately and avoid cost overruns. Below are current market reference levels and the line items that make up a complete quote.

Office design fees by floor area

Design fees are usually charged per m² and taper as the area grows. Common market reference levels:

  • Under 100 m²: around VND 350,000/m².
  • 100–300 m²: around VND 300,000/m².
  • 300–600 m²: around VND 250,000/m².
  • Over 600 m²: quoted individually per project.

These are reference rates; depending on scale and contract value, each contractor offers different discounts. Before committing, get familiar with office design standards for area, ceilings and lighting so you can benchmark the proposals.

An open work area in a modern office

Fit-out rates by package

Construction cost depends on style and material quality. Reference levels by package:

  • Basic: roughly VND 2–4 million/m² — desks, chairs, filing cabinets, partitions, ceilings and basic electrical/plumbing, mostly in engineered wood.
  • Mid-Range: roughly VND 4–6 million/m² — better materials and finishes, with brand accent features.
  • High End: roughly VND 6–10 million/m² — premium materials, refined detailing and multiple bespoke items.

Note these are general rates that move with market timing and the actual requirements of each project.

What a complete quote should include

A full quote is usually broken down by functional zone so the client can keep control:

  • Director’s office: typically 20–25 m², including a desk, chair, guest sofa, cabinets and coffee table; balancing aesthetics with feng shui.
  • Staff work area: open-plan or enclosed depending on company culture; priced by headcount and desk systems.
  • Meeting rooms and reception: conference table, chairs, presentation equipment, acoustic treatment.
  • Support areas: pantry, storage, washrooms, reception lobby.
  • M&E systems: electrical, plumbing, air conditioning, lighting, network cabling — the item most often missed when comparing quotes.

A well-arranged meeting room and guest area in an office

Factors that move the price

  • Site condition: an old office needing demolition and refurbishment costs more than bare shell. See renovating an old office: process and costs.
  • Materials: natural wood, stone and tempered glass cost more than engineered wood.
  • M&E and fire safety complexity: Grade A buildings often impose their own fit-out rules.
  • Schedule: urgent deadlines and after-hours work push labour costs up.

A finished office with coordinated materials and lighting

The most reliable way to get an accurate number is a bill of quantities (BOQ) built on your actual floor plan rather than a blanket per-m² rate. A turnkey, single-point office interior design and build service folds design, construction and M&E into one transparent quote, avoiding overlaps and disputes between separate contractors.

AIC works to a single-point design-build model, with over 10 years in the trade (since 2016 under the predecessor Nhân Việt; AIC was founded in 2019) and two in-house factories (1,200 m² and 600 m²). From a floor plan, AIC can produce a BOQ estimate within roughly 4 working hours so a business can size its budget early; projects are handed over with a warranty of up to 24 months.

Frequently asked questions

How are office interior design fees calculated?

Design fees are usually charged per m² and taper as area increases: around VND 350,000/m² for offices under 100 m², falling to around VND 250,000/m² at 300–600 m². Large projects over 600 m² are typically quoted individually.

How much does office fit-out cost per square metre?

By package: Basic roughly VND 2–4 million/m², Mid-Range VND 4–6 million/m², High End VND 6–10 million/m². The exact figure depends on materials, M&E complexity and the condition of the premises.

How do I stop the quote from growing later?

Ask for a detailed bill of quantities (BOQ) built on the actual floor plan instead of a blanket per-m² rate, and consolidate design, construction and M&E under one contractor to eliminate overlaps and the items that most often get missed.