Interior quotation options are a better answer to "It's over my budget" than a discount. When a client says that, many studios respond by dropping their price. A better answer is a choice: the same design, built two ways, at two prices. Nebula's Quote Versions make that easy.
Why interior quotation options work better than discounts
A discount and an option both lower the number, but they send very different messages:
- A discount suggests your first price had padding in it
- An option shows that your design can adapt to a budget
- A discount ends the conversation about value
- An option keeps the client involved in shaping the project
Options also protect your margin, because the price changes only when the scope changes.
Build the premium version first
Quote the project the way you would design it: acrylic kitchen shutters, premium flooring, a full false ceiling. Save it in Preview with Save Version. This is v1.
Then build the budget version
Open the quote with Edit Quote and swap materials where it matters least to the client. For example, change acrylic to laminate in the kitchen, or keep a wardrobe for a later phase. Totals and GST update on their own. Save it as v2.
Present both clearly
- Name them clearly, for example "Premium" and "Value"
- Show what changes between them, room by room
- Recommend one, and say why
Both versions stay in Version History in the Client Hub, with their dates and status.
Two client-ready options in the time of one
This works best when the first version comes together fast. Start from the client's floor plan with the Floor Plan Analyzer, let your library price the materials, and save v1. The value version is then a few swaps away. Both print in the same branded template, so the client compares two finished, professional documents, not a quote and a rough revision. Choosing between two clear options is much easier than approving one uncertain number.
Why this wins projects
A choice changes the client's question from "Should I go with this studio?" to "Which option do I choose?" It keeps your rates intact and shows that you respect their budget.
Questions studios ask
How many options should I give?
Two is usually enough. More than three can make the decision harder.
Which materials should I swap for the budget version?
The ones that matter least to this client. Keep the rooms and finishes they cared most about in the first meeting.
Can the client see both versions?
Yes. Share both and recommend one. Every version stays in Version History.
Read next
- Quote Version Control for Interior Designers: v1, v2, v3 Without Confusion
- Quotation Revisions in Interior Design: Handle Changes Fast and Still Win
A designer's note
Discounting teaches clients that your first price was not real. Options teach them that your design adapts to their budget. I built versions to make the second path effortless: one click to save, a few rows to change, a second total in minutes. The studio keeps its pricing, and the client keeps a sense of control.
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