8 companies that offer free or inexpensive interior design services - from in-person consultations to online chats

Like Modsy, Havenly will connect you with an interior designer who designs a mockup of your space and fills it with shoppable products specifically selected for your needs, budget, and style. Its lowest package is currently $69, and it gets you design inspiration and custom solutions for a room refresh. The second now-$99 option lets you collaborate with a Havenly designer to start from scratch.

The Inside, a digital furniture startup cofounded by interior designer Christiane Lemieux, makes customized furniture pieces on-demand. With over 100 fabric options — from sleek white to exuberant pops of color — it focuses on making wild, beautiful patterns more accessibly priced.

The team is lean and passionate like many startups, and that's matched by a generous customer service offering. If you love the look of The Inside furniture but don't know how to make it work for your home, email The Inside for interior design advice. They'll answer your questions, even if it means sending a query directly to an in-house designer.

Framebridge is a company that has made professional framing relatively more affordable. In terms of interior design help, there are a few options. For free, Framebridge offers five presets for gallery walls, and a designer will send you four frame style recommendations to choose from. You can also opt for a gallery wall consultation that includes working with the team to design the perfect gallery wall for your space. This last option costs $199, and you get $39 in framing credit.

Clare is a paint startup founded by an interior designer that sells safe and eco-conscious paints ($49/gallon) in a tightly curated variety of colors, as well as paint supplies like brushes and rollers.

The company has features like Clare Color Genius, the Paint Calculator, and cheap peel-and-stick swatches to make sure you wind up with the best possible selection, but you can also email them for everything from help choosing a paint color to questions about the products. You can find out more about the company and its origins here.

West Elm offers free design services that will help you do everything from floor plans to finishing touches. The company says you can do it in-store or in your home, but at least the first appointment appears to be exclusively offered in-store. You can book it online here.

Crate and Barrel's design service has three options. For free, you can shoot a quick design question to a designer via chat or email a store and get a free mood board and shoppable product list. The company's premium option includes a professional floor plan, digital 3D render of your design, and optional in-home design consultation. It comes with a $99 design fee, but once your design is complete, you'll receive a code for $99 off any single purchase at Crate and Barrel, which you can use either online or in the store.

For free, you can book a one-on-one consultation with a designer in your home or at a nearby store. The designer will recommend products based on your style, needs, and space, and can also help you place the orders, coordinate delivery, and arrange installation services if you want.