From January 2022 through June 2026, the research team at International Designers aggregated data from more than 35 published market studies, government labor databases, and industry association reports to produce this analysis of interior design market size in the US. Primary sources include the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), IBISWorld, Credence Research, and P&S Intelligence.
The dataset spans residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors, with dedicated coverage of the luxury and bespoke millwork sub-sectors — service categories in which International Designers maintains particular depth of practice. Key findings are organized across five data tables and cover market valuation from 2018 through 2032, workforce benchmarks, and segment-level breakdowns. The table below presents the foundational overview of interior design market size in the US.
U.S. Interior Design Market Size by Year
The U.S. interior design industry has maintained consistent long-term growth, reaching $37.66 billion in 2024 and continuing upward through 2025 and into 2026. IBISWorld confirms the U.S. interior designers industry at $26.5 billion in 2026 under its firm-revenue methodology, while broader market definitions that incorporate adjacent services and luxury project spend place the figure higher.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.87–5.42% through 2032–2035, driven by residential renovation, hospitality expansion, and the rising demand for full-service, turnkey design engagements.
The U.S. Interior Design Market Size by Year (2026)
| Year | Market Size (USD Billion) | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $29.10 | Historical |
| 2020 | $28.14 | Historical |
| 2022 | $33.47 | Historical |
| 2024 | $37.66 | Historical |
| 2025 | $39.13 | Estimated |
| 2026 | $40.65 | Current Year Estimate |
| 2028 | $43.86 | Projected |
| 2030 | $47.33 | Projected |
| 2032 | $52.20 | Projected |
Historical and projected figures are sourced from Credence Research using a base CAGR of 3.87%. The IBISWorld 2026 industry-specific estimate of $26.5B reflects a narrower scope limited to interior design service firms; the Credence Research figure incorporates the full extended market including luxury project and renovation spend. Both methodologies are noted for reader context.
Key Insights:
- The U.S. interior design market contracted by nearly $1 billion in 2020 before rebounding through 2021–2022, as pandemic-era homeowners accelerated renovation and redesign projects — a structural shift in residential spending behavior that has persisted into 2026.
- At $37.66 billion in 2024, the U.S. is a leading national market for interior design, with some estimates placing its share of global output between 25–27%, ahead of China and Germany.
- Growth projections toward $52.20 billion by 2032 are underpinned by rising home improvement expenditure, with Americans committing more than $481 billion to home improvements in 2023 alone according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
U.S. Interior Design Market Revenue by Project Type
Interior design spending in the US spans a broad range of project categories. Residential projects command the largest share, reflecting sustained homeowner investment and growing demand for luxury, turnkey, and full-service design solutions. The hospitality and commercial segments are expanding at rates that outpace the broader market, driven by hotel sector growth and corporate workspace redesign.
U.S. Interior Design Market Revenue by Project Type (2026)
| Project Type | Market Share | Est. Market Value | Key Growth Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 41% | ~$16.67B | Luxury renovation, turnkey packages, smart-home integration |
| Commercial | ~20% | ~$8.13B | Coworking, corporate redesign, ergonomic workspace |
| Hospitality | ~12% | ~$4.88B | Hotel/resort expansion, experiential guest spaces |
| Healthcare | ~10% | ~$4.07B | Facility modernization, wellness-centered design |
| Retail | ~9% | ~$3.66B | Experiential retail, brand-forward environments |
| Educational | ~5% | ~$2.03B | Campus renovation, adaptive reuse |
| Other | ~3% | ~$1.22B | Government, mixed-use, transportation hubs |
| Total | 100% | ~$40.65B |
Residential 41% share is directly sourced from Credence Research. Remaining segment values are proportional estimates derived from qualitative segmentation descriptions in the same report, applied to the 2026 current-year market estimate.
Key Insights
- Residential interior design at 41% of total market revenue is the dominant project category in the US, with spending most concentrated in the $100,000–$500,000+ budget tier, where luxury and turnkey design services are most prevalent.
- The hospitality segment, estimated at $4.88 billion in 2026, continues to expand as hotel operators compete through immersive, design-forward guest experiences — a project type that requires both architectural expertise and interior mastery to deliver true turnkey outcomes.
- Project budgets exceeding $250,000, particularly in high-end luxury residential and large-scale hospitality renovations, appear to be a rapidly expanding segment within the U.S. market, as high-net-worth clients increasingly approach interior design as a long-term investment in property value.
U.S. Interior Design Market Revenue by Region
Geographic distribution of interior design activity in the US reflects population migration patterns, luxury real estate development intensity, and the concentration of high-net-worth households. The South leads all regions, while the Northeast, home to International Designers’ New York and Greenwich offices, remains one of the most valuable markets for premium residential and hospitality design in the world.
Regional share percentages are sourced from the Credence Research U.S. Interior Design Market Report. Market values have been applied to the 2026 current-year estimate.
Key Insights
- The South commands the largest regional share (34%), fueled by population growth in Texas and Florida, where luxury residential construction and high-end hospitality design are at record levels, and where International Designers’ Miami office is positioned directly within this growth corridor.
- The Northeast’s estimated $9.35 billion market remains one of the world’s premier luxury interior design regions, driven by demand for bespoke residential interiors in Manhattan and Greenwich.
- The Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach metropolitan area records a location quotient of 2.20, more than double the national average for interior designers, confirming South Florida’s position as one of America’s strongest luxury design markets.
Interior Designer Employment and Mean Annual Wages by Key State – May 2023 (BLS Data)
The following table draws on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, which is the most authoritative federal workforce benchmark for the interior design profession. The ASID 2025 State of Interior Design Report estimates total U.S. interior design employment at approximately 126,000 professionals when combining BLS-tracked employed designers with self-employed practitioners, reflecting a 3.4% year-over-year increase in self-employment alone.
A location quotient above 1.0 indicates that interior designers are more concentrated in that state relative to the national workforce average. Employment and wage figures: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2023. Average salary for 2024 reported at $71,430 by ASID, reflecting a 2.1% increase over the prior year.
Key Insights
- New York employs 6,900 interior designers at a mean annual wage of $75,310, with a location quotient of 1.65, confirming the state’s concentration of design talent relative to its overall workforce and reflecting premium demand for luxury residential and hospitality design.
- Florida ranks third nationally in interior designer employment, with 6,600 professionals, concentrated in the Miami metro, which carries a location quotient of 2.20, more than double the national average, directly reflecting South Florida’s luxury residential and hospitality design boom.
- The national average salary for interior designers reached $71,430 in 2024, reflecting a 2.1% increase over the prior year. The number of U.S. interior design firms is projected to approach 17,500 in 2025. Total industry payroll is also projected to reach $2.23 billion in 2025.
U.S. Bespoke Millwork Market Size and Growth
Custom and architectural millwork, encompassing bespoke cabinetry, handcrafted wall paneling, moldings, custom staircases, and artisan trim work, represents one of the fastest-growing sub-sectors within the U.S. interior design ecosystem.
Growing at a 5.1% CAGR through 2032, the millwork market is outpacing the broader interior design market and is projected to reach $18.4 billion by 2032, driven by homeowner preference for handcrafted, non-replicable design elements in luxury residential and high-end hospitality projects.
U.S. Bespoke Millwork Market Size and Key Segment Data (2026)
Metric | Data Point | Notes |
Market Size (2024) | $12.5 billion | Confirmed benchmark |
Market Size (2025) | $13.0 billion | +4.0% YoY estimate |
Projected Market Size (2032) | $18.4 billion | At 5.1% CAGR |
CAGR (2025–2032) | 5.1% | Outpaces broader ID market |
Largest Customer Segment | Residential (65% share) | Private homeowners lead demand |
Fastest-Growing Product | Cabinetry & Casework | Custom storage, kitchens, libraries |
Largest Product Category | Doors & Windows (60% share) | Aesthetics + energy efficiency |
Dominant Material | Solid Wood (70% share) | Durability, refinishability, prestige |
Residential Application Share | 75% | Primary end-use market |
Leading Region | South (40% share) | TX, FL construction volume |
Fastest-Growing Region | West | CA sustainability demand |
Source: P&S Intelligence, U.S. Millwork Market Size & Share Analysis, 2024–2032.
Key Insights
- The U.S. millwork market is growing at a 5.1% CAGR, meaningfully faster than the overall U.S. interior design market at 3.87%, signaling that client demand is shifting toward more custom, handcrafted, and architecturally significant interior elements, particularly in the luxury residential tier.
- Cabinetry and casework represent the fastest-growing millwork product category, driven by demand for custom kitchens, library installations, and bespoke storage — elements that are central to the French-inspired design aesthetic and a core service offering of International Designers’ atelier, Maison Royale.
- With residential applications accounting for 75% of all millwork spending and solid wood commanding a 70% material share, the bespoke millwork sub-sector aligns precisely with the luxury residential client profile: high-net-worth homeowners who prioritize artisan craftsmanship, material integrity, and design outcomes that cannot be replicated by off-the-shelf solutions.
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This dataset was compiled by the research team at International Designers, a luxury interior design firm founded by award-winning designer and architect Rita Chraibi, with offices in Paris, New York, Greenwich, and Miami.
International Designers specializes in turnkey residential and hospitality projects, French-inspired bespoke interiors, and architectural millwork through its atelier, Maison Royale.
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Sources
- Credence Research. U.S. Interior Design Market Size, Growth, Share and Forecast 2032. 2025.
- IBISWorld. Interior Designers in the US — Industry Analysis, 2026.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — Interior Designers (27-1025). May 2023.
- American Society of Interior Designers. 2025 State of Interior Design Report. October 2025.
- P&S Intelligence. U.S. Millwork Market Size & Share Analysis — Forecasts (2025–2032).
- Joint Center for Housing Studies, Harvard University. Remodeling Futures Program. 2023.
- Grand View Research. U.S. Interior Design Market Outlook, 2025–2030.
