2026 Midwest Construction Cost Benchmarks
What will your project cost?
Tell us about your project and we'll share a Good, Better, Best range for construction costs, furniture & accessory budgets, and interior design fees.
Substantial renovation goes beyond a surface finish refresh. For RWDC projects, this typically means reallocating space, coordinating with trades, installing new FF&E, updating lighting and finishes — whether for a single floor or an entire building.
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Construction Costs
Construction Cost Estimate
All-in construction costs. These ranges include hard costs (materials & labor), general conditions, and general contractor overhead & profit — reflecting what you would budget for a GC contract in the Midwest market.
FF&E & Art / Accessories
Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories
FF&E and art & accessories are often left out of early budgets — but they significantly shape the experience of your space.
These are product costs — separate from construction costs and design fees. They represent what you'll invest in furnishings, equipment, fixtures, and curated accessories.
These are product costs — separate from construction costs and design fees. They represent what you'll invest in furnishings, equipment, fixtures, and curated accessories.
Interior Design Fees
What does interior design cost?
Interior design fees vary by project type, scope of services, and scale of firm. Ranges below are sourced from the ASID Compensation & Benefits Report and Commercial Practice Guide, adjusted for the Michigan market (~10% below national average). Reed Walker Design Collective uses a hybrid pricing model: a flat fee per SF for design phases, and hourly billing for construction administration, procurement, and project management.
These are estimates only. Reed Walker Design Collective produces a custom proposal based on each specific project, client goals, and scope of services required.
Construction management, architecture, engineering, and specialty trade fees (MEP, structural, civil) are not included in interior design fees. Requirements vary by project type and municipality.
Grand Total Estimate
Your Project Cost Summary
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What's not included: Construction management, architecture, structural and MEP engineering, permitting fees, and other specialty consultants. Requirements vary by project type and municipality.