Architect and Interior Designer Websites: Portfolios That Win Projects
Short answer: an architect or interior designer’s website wins projects when it shows a curated portfolio of your best work told as project stories, excellent photography, a clear process and fees approach, and an easy way to start a conversation. Clients hire the designer whose past work looks like the future they want.
For design professionals, the website is the portfolio, and clients judge your eye by how it looks. See our architect website design and interior design website design services.
| Section | What it should do |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Show 8–15 of your best projects, not everything |
| Project pages | Brief, challenge, approach, outcome and photos |
| Services | Residential, commercial, hospitality, fit-outs and more |
| Process | How a project runs from brief to handover |
| About | Your team, philosophy and credentials |
| Contact | Short enquiry form, WhatsApp and studio location |
Curate, don’t dump
Show the work you want more of. A portfolio of ten great, relevant projects beats sixty mixed ones.
Tell project stories
Each project page should explain the client’s brief, the site or space, the constraints, your approach and the result, with before and after images for interiors. Name clients only with their permission.
Photography is everything
Professional photos of completed work are the best investment you can make. Add drawings, sketches and renders to show your thinking.
Make images load fast
Design sites are image-heavy and can be painfully slow on mobile. We compress and serve images in modern formats so galleries stay sharp and fast. See why a WordPress site is slow.
Explain your process
Clients worry about cost and time. A clear step-by-step process, from consultation and concept to drawings, approvals, construction and handover, builds confidence.
Be found
People search “interior designer Nairobi” or “residential architect Karen”. Service and location pages and a Google Business Profile help. Read local SEO for Nairobi businesses.
Credentials and trust
Show registration with professional bodies, awards, publications and testimonials.
Cost
Portfolio sites usually fall in our growth range, from KES 95,000 (USD 900), with a fixed written quote, a 60% deposit and the balance at launch. You own the site and we train you to add new projects.
We’ve delivered 1,200+ projects since 2012 and are rated 5.0 on Google.
Frequently asked questions
What should an architect’s website include?
A curated portfolio, project stories, services, your process, credentials and an easy enquiry route.
How many projects should I show?
Usually 8 to 15 of your best and most relevant projects.
Can I add new projects myself?
Yes. We build on WordPress and train you to add projects.
Will a gallery-heavy site be slow?
Not if images are properly compressed and served in modern formats.
How much does a portfolio website cost?
Usually from KES 95,000 (USD 900), fixed in a written quote.
Ready for a portfolio that wins projects?
Send us a few of your best projects and we’ll show you how they could be presented. During working hours (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm EAT) we reply within minutes on phone or WhatsApp at +254 705 828 000.
Prefer it in writing? Request a quote.
Written by Vincent Ochieng, founder of Butterfly Prime Solutions (since 2012). Last updated: 7 November 2026.
