How Interior Designers Talk Pricing When Some Costs Aren’t Theirs
Interior designers are often expected to act as translators, project managers, financial planners, and clairvoyants…
Customer Service for Interior Design in the Age of AI
What happens when technology and tradition collide in the design world? Sharon Sherman of Thyme…
Design It, Build It, Then Watch It Get Stolen: How Designers Are Fighting to Protect Custom Pieces
In an industry that thrives on originality, nothing stings quite like watching your custom design…
Charging for That First Meeting: How Interior Designers Set the Tone from Day One
The first conversation between a designer and a potential client is not always about design….
When Do You Take Final Payment? Designers Talk Timing, Trust, and Getting Paid Without the Stress
It sounds like a throwaway question: “When do you take final payment?” But for interior…
How Interior Designers Handle Perfectionist Clients, Without Burning Out
Does this sound familiar? A client asks if the wallpaper seam could be a little…
How Interior Designers Are Finding New Clients in 2025—Beyond Instagram
(Hint: It’s not just Instagram anymore) When we asked the Interior Design Community, “How are…
From One State to Another: A Survival Guide for Moving Your Interior Design Business
The New Zip Code Dilemma: What happens when you have to move your design business?…
Who’s Letting the Wallpaper Guy In? How Interior Designers Manage Trade Access in Active Homes
Things get tricky when your client still lives in the home you’re designing. Every installation,…
How Interior Designers Manage Client Projects They Can’t Showcase Online
“How do you tell a client you don’t want to post their project on social…
How Do You Charge Friends and Family for Design Work Without Regret?
It starts innocently enough.Your best friend needs help picking a rug. Your cousin bought a…
