FARE DESIGN · ACROSS THE NETHERLANDS
A layout and renovation design studio.
For home buyers, owners and investors across the Netherlands.
We redesign floor plans to make better use of every square metre, and plan the renovation with you: cost, layout and design.
Layout first
Better use of every m²
Real numbers
90+ Dutch contractor quotes
You decide
We design and guide
Experience
12+ years designing renovations
SERVICES
Start where you are.
EVERY STEP IS A DECISION.
€49
Cost Check
An approximate budget range for a specific home, from your answers, in your inbox in minutes. Indicative, not a quote. Get your Cost Check →
€250
Reality Check
Value after renovation, the risks of this home and how much to bid, in two calls with a designer. Go to Reality Check →
€1,250
At least two layout options to live better and add value to your home, presented and walked through with you. Go to Layout Review →
Layout Review
FOR INVESTORS
Buying to renovate, rent or resell?
We assess the property before you bid, find the layout that adds the most value and plan the renovation budget. You own the property and take the decisions; we design and guide. Working on something bigger? We partner with investors and developers on buy-and-renovate projects across the Netherlands.
Fare Design does not offer investment products or financial advice.
ABOUT
Federico Varela
Founder, Fare Design
Real layouts.
Real numbers.
Fare Design was founded by Federico Varela, who studied architecture and has spent more than 12 years designing layouts and renovations.
Our numbers come from real contractor quotes on renovations we designed in the Netherlands, read line by line. No foreign averages, no online calculators.
You own the home and take the decisions. We design, plan and guide.
Years exp.
12+
Real quotes
90+
3
Ways to start
WHAT WE DO
Floor plan redesign
Renovation cost ranges
Property check before you bid
Design sessions, moodboards and 3D
Contractor-ready drawings
Scope of works for contractors
Guidance during construction
Across the Netherlands
Same square metres. A layout that works.
Layout redesign in Amsterdam, existing and new plan: the kitchen moved into the living area, two bedrooms and a new bathroom where the old rooms were.
REAL CASES
What clients say.
in their own words.
STRATEGIC HOME RENOVATION - AMSTERDAM
Apartment reimagined: compartmentalised to open and connected
Full layout redesign transforming a closed apartment into an integrated living space, with the living room flowing directly into the garden.
"Federico didn't just remodel my apartment, he reimagined it. His creative vision and smart use of space have made a real difference in how I live and feel in my home. I'm incredibly happy with the result."
AMABLE E. · STRATEGIC HOME RENOVATION
LAYOUT DESIGN & RENOVATION - WAGENINGEN
Family renovation guided through smart planning and clear proposals
Renovation strategy and layout design for a family property, helping multiple stakeholders make aligned decisions across a complex project.
"Your plan and thoughtful proposals were key in guiding my parents' renovation, helping us make smart decisions and achieve great results. Thank you for your support and dedication."
YASIN A. · LAYOUT DESIGN
PROPERTY SEARCH - VALUATION & APPRAISAL - AMSTERDAM
End-to-end acquisition support: from search to final design
Preselecting properties, attending viewings, leading the technical evaluation, advising on what to look for structurally, and designing the final space.
“He supported me from the very beginning, always knowing exactly what to look for. His support made the whole experience smoother, easier, and even enjoyable."
FRANCISCA U. · PROPERTY SEARCH & APPRAISAL
FLOOR PLAN REDESIGN - AMSTERDAM
Floor plan redesigned for function, light, and space efficiency
A spatial optimisation that transformed the logic of the apartment: brighter, more functional, and making full use of every available square metre.
"The new layout is functional, bright, and makes much better use of space. Communication was smooth, and the results exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended."
GONZALO S. · LAYOUT DESIGN
HOW IT WORKS
From first question to final plan.
1. Tell us about the home
The property, the square metres and what you want to change.
2. Pick the right step
A Cost Check, a Reality Check or a Layout Review, depending on where you are.
3. Decide with real numbers
Cost ranges from Dutch contractor quotes, the risks of the home and layout options, before you commit.
4. Build with a plan
Design sessions, contractor-ready drawings and a scope of works when you are ready.
BUILT ON REAL QUOTES
Dutch prices only
More than 90 contractor quotes from our own projects in the Netherlands, 2024–2026.
YOU DECIDE
We design and guide
You own the home, sign with the contractor and take the decisions. We make them clear.
LAYOUT FIRST
Every square metre counts
We start from the floor plan: what to open, move or keep, before any finish is chosen.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us about the home and your plans, and we'll point you to the right step.