Home Interior Designers in Kenya: Residential Interior Design for Modern Living

A home interior designer plans how your home works and feels: space layout, lighting, finishes, materials, built-in joinery and furniture. At Aalis Studios this covers space planning, living room, kitchen, bedroom, wardrobe and bathroom design, lighting layers, material selection, detailed drawings and coordination of the fit-out on site.

Cost depends on project size, scope, whether you want design only or full fit-out, and the finishes and furniture you choose. Aalis Studios starts with a Project Exploration Session: a free 10-minute fit call, KES 20,000 for 1 hour or KES 35,000 for 2 hours. We then issue a written proposal based on your scope. The session fee is credited against design fees if you book within 90 days. Fees exclude VAT.

Interior design fees are usually set in one of three ways: a fixed fee for a defined scope, a percentage of the fit-out value, or a rate per square metre. The right model depends on whether you want design only or design plus fit-out coordination. Ask any designer which model applies and what each stage includes before you sign.

Most residential projects take 4 to 8 weeks for the design phase, depending on scope. This covers the lifestyle brief, space planning, concept, 3D visualisation, material selection and detailed drawings. Fit-out is a separate phase, and its length depends on the scale of the works and the lead time of joinery and finishes.

An interior decorator selects furnishings, colours and accessories. An interior designer also plans the layout, lighting, finishes and joinery, and produces drawings a contractor can build from. Interior architecture goes further and may involve changing walls, openings, services and structure. Aalis Studios works across all three because it is an architecture practice as well as an interior design studio.

Both. We handle full-home interiors and individual space upgrades such as a kitchen, a living room, a master bedroom with wardrobes or a bathroom.

Yes. We coordinate with your contractor so the design is built accurately, and we can also coordinate the full interior fit-out ourselves if you prefer a single point of responsibility.

We assist with sourcing, specification and coordination of furniture and custom joinery, so what is ordered matches the design, the dimensions and the budget.

Yes. We design homes across Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru and the rest of Kenya, for both local and diaspora homeowners.

Yes. We run virtual consultations, share digital presentations and 3D walkthroughs, keep transparent documentation and report on site progress, so you can approve decisions and follow the build remotely from anywhere.

Hire the interior designer at the architectural design stage, before the structure is built. Early involvement lets window positions, ceiling heights, electrical and lighting layouts, plumbing points and built-in storage be planned correctly, which avoids costly changes during construction.

Review completed projects that match your type of home, ask for a clear written scope and process, confirm who handles drawings and site supervision, ask how the budget and timeline are managed, and check whether the studio can coordinate the fit-out. A short exploration meeting is a low-risk way to judge fit before committing.

Choose finishes for your climate. In Nairobi's highland climate, prioritise good natural light, ventilation and durable flooring. In coastal homes, humidity and salt air call for moisture-resistant joinery, corrosion-resistant fittings and breathable finishes. We select materials with local availability, maintenance and long-term durability in mind.

AI tools can generate quick mood images and layout ideas, which are useful for early inspiration. They do not produce measured drawings, joinery details, lighting plans or specifications that a contractor can build from, and they do not coordinate the works on site. A professional designer turns an idea into a buildable, costed interior.

Yes. Aalis Studios is a multidisciplinary practice covering architecture, interior design, quantity surveying, project management and construction, so a project can move from design to delivery under one team.

Book a free 10-minute fit call to confirm we are a good match. If you want to go deeper, book a Project Exploration Session of 1 or 2 hours to discuss your brief, budget and options, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. You can also WhatsApp us on +254 757 743 454 or email hello@aalisstudios.com.