At Grant Retail Design, we believe successful retail environments combine strong visual design, efficient merchandising, and practical construction budgeting. Our pricing is based on project size, scope of work, branding requirements, and the level of collaboration needed to deliver a high-performing retail store.

Clients may choose hourly billing or fixed-fee retail design services, and every project begins with a clear fee estimate — eliminating surprises and helping you plan your build-out with confidence.

Budget Retail Store Design Services

Small Store Layouts & Affordable Build-Out Planning
Typical Fee Range: $2,000 — $4,500
Many independent retailers and startup brands operate with tight construction budgets but still need professional design expertise. Our Budget Retail Design Service helps smaller stores achieve a polished, professional appearance without unnecessary expense.

Ideal for:
•    Retail stores under 2,000 square feet
•    Boutique clothing shops
•    Surf and sporting goods retailers
•    Specialty gift stores
•    Franchise locations and pop-ups

Services include:
•    Retail floor plan development
•    Fixture layout and merchandising strategy
•    Customer traffic flow optimization
•    Product visibility and sales optimization planning
•    Practical fixture recommendations that stay within budget

Our philosophy is simple: remove expensive “bells and whistles” and focus on what actually sells merchandise. To keep costs affordable, travel is not included in this package. Clients provide site measurements, photos, and existing information so designs can be completed remotely.

Standard Retail Store Design Services

Custom Retail Environments & Brand-Driven Experiences
Typical Fee Structure: 10% — 15% of Project Budget

Retailers investing more than $40,000 in construction typically want a more distinctive customer experience and stronger brand identity. Our Standard Retail Design Services are ideal for:
•    Specialty apparel retailers
•    Sporting goods stores
•    Arena and stadium team shops
•    Lifestyle brands
•    Multi-location retailers
•    Museums and Zoos

Over decades of experience, we’ve found that design time directly correlates with project complexity and overall build-out investment.

Example Projects: A 3,000 square foot store with a $40,000 build-out budget may require approximately 40–65 design and drafting hours, with fees typically ranging from $4,500 — $7,000.
A similar project with a $250,000 construction budget involving branding strategy, renderings, travel, contractor coordination, and multiple design reviews may range between $25,000 — $45,000.

Standard services may include:
•    Retail space planning and fixture design
•    Brand integration and merchandising strategy
•    Customer journey and traffic flow planning
•    Design meetings and stakeholder collaboration, 3D renderings and presentation drawings
•    Architect and general contractor coordination
•    Construction documentation and installation consultation

Our goal is always the same: Create stores that look exceptional, stay on budget, and increase retail sales performance.

Fixed Fee Retail Design — No Surprises

In most cases, we can review your project and commit to a fixed design fee, allowing you to manage your costs from the beginning of the process. Whether you are opening your first boutique or developing a flagship retail environment, we tailor our services to match your goals and budget. To receive an accurate fee range or discuss your retail project, call Jeff Grant at 619-208-7527.