Designer site supervision and recommended tradespeople in Riga
Valerija Gelfere of the DESIGNV studio in Riga does not carry out renovations and is not responsible for the workers. She recommends people she has worked with and whose work she knows, and the client agrees the contract, estimate, timeline, price and payment with them directly. Site supervision is a separate paid service at €1200 a month including VAT. A one-off site visit during the renovation costs €100.
How much interior design and 3D visualization cost in Riga
| Service | Price | What is included / example |
|---|---|---|
| Visual package | €5/m² | talking through your wishes (style, colours, budget), palette and material collage, 2D furniture plan, realistic 3D visualization. 50 m² flat: €250 |
| Shopping list package | €10/m² | everything in Visual plus a shopping list: a table of products, prices and shop addresses. 50 m² flat: €500 |
| For builders package | €20/m² | everything in the Shopping list package plus drawings for workers: electrics and lighting plan with all distances, plumbing plan. 50 m² flat: €1000 |
| 3D visualization only | €3/m² | from a ready design project and a product list with dimensions |
| Ideal Kitchen project | €200 | kitchen zone only: ergonomics by the work triangle rule, marking of sockets, splashback and plumbing for the kitchen makers, 3D visualization and a materials list |
| Measuring | €0 or €20 | €0 if the client provides a plan or measurements, €20 if the designer measures |
| On-site consultation | €50 or €70 | Riga €50, Jūrmala €70, elsewhere by agreement |
| Joint shopping | €50/hour or €150/day | furniture, decor, materials; a day is up to 4 hours |
| Site supervision | €1200/month incl. VAT | checks against the project (wall colour, tile pattern, socket and plumbing marking), a site visit every 2 days and emergency visits |
| One-off site visit during renovation | €100 | a quick consultation or a check of a difficult stage |
| Restart from scratch after approval | €20/hour | if you change the brief and style from scratch after approval |
Prices updated on 4 November 2026. The work is under a contract: 50 % prepayment, the rest on completion. The client pays for the renovation directly to the contractor.
What site supervision includes
- Checks against the project: wall colour, tile pattern, marking of sockets and plumbing
- A site visit every 2 days
- Emergency visits when needed
- Keeping in touch with the client: photo reports, messages, calls
- Without a monthly fee: a one-off visit at €100, a quick consultation or a check of a difficult stage
- Separate from supervision: recommendations of kitchen makers, painters, drywall and tiling trades, a plumber and an electrician
Who it is for
- You want the renovation to match the project
- You are looking for tradespeople whose work someone knows
- A historic building where details must be kept
- A difficult stage you want checked once
- A private house in Riga, Jūrmala or the Riga region
Questions about interior design in Riga
Can an interior designer organise a renovation in Riga?
Valerija Gelfere does not carry out renovations and is not responsible for the workers. She recommends people she has worked with and whose work she knows, and the client deals with them directly.
Which tradespeople can Valerija Gelfere recommend?
Kitchen makers, painters, drywall and tiling trades, a plumber and an electrician.
Who do I sign the renovation contract with, and who do I pay?
The contractor or company directly. The client agrees the contract, estimate, timeline, price and payment with them, not with the designer.
What is designer site supervision?
It is the designer checking during the renovation that the work matches the project: wall colour, tile pattern, marking of sockets and plumbing. Valerija Gelfere visits the site every 2 days and makes emergency visits when needed.
Why do I need designer site supervision?
So the renovation matches the project. A mistake caught early is cheaper to fix than one found after the finishing work.
How much does designer site supervision cost?
€1200 a month including VAT. If you do not need monthly supervision, a one-off site visit costs €100: a quick consultation or a check of a difficult stage.
How much does an apartment renovation cost in Riga?
The contractor gives the estimate and price, not the designer, because the client deals with them directly. It is easier to price from a finished project: drawings for workers come with the For builders package.
Who is responsible for the quality of the renovation?
The contractor the client has signed with is responsible for the work and the warranty. Valerija Gelfere is not responsible for the workers; under site supervision she checks that the work matches the project.
How long does a renovation with an interior designer take?
The client agrees the renovation timeline directly with the contractor. It is all individual: the timing depends on the wishes and the details.
How does Valerija Gelfere keep me informed during supervision?
Photo reports, messages and calls.
Can I renovate an apartment in a historic building in Riga centre?
Yes. Valerija Gelfere works with historic buildings in Riga centre, where details such as ceiling mouldings must be kept. In these buildings some works may need approval, so check with the building board (būvvalde).
Tell Valerija about your space: floor area, address and when you plan the renovation.