How to Confidently Answer “What Is Your Markup?” (Without Underselling)
That markup question can feel personal, especially when it lands mid-call. Here’s how to answer…
Client Picked the Builder the Red Flags, and What Designers Should Do Next
When the client hires the builder first, and the team starts skipping plans, blocking bids,…
What’s Your Favorite Type of Home to Design, Use This to Attract Better Projects
Your “favorite” is more than a style preference, it’s a shortcut to better leads, cleaner…
How to Hire a Social Media Manager for Interior Designers (Without Wasting Money)
You know the moment. You finish a client install, your camera roll is full, you…
Interior Design Rates on Your Website, How to Share Pricing Without Boxing Yourself In
You open your inbox on a Monday morning and there it is, three new inquiries…
Non-Refundable Retainer for Interior Designers: 3 Policy Models That Work
Note: This post is educational and reflects “business of interior design” practices shared by design…
Protect Your Interior Design Process: 9 Ways to Handle Contractor Copycats
The contractor was charming right up until he ghosted her. A designer in our community…
Contractor Bids for Interior Designers: 6 Steps to Compare Estimates
Contractor bids for interior designers can feel like a tightrope walk. Your client wants “transparency,”…
If You Started Your Interior Design Business Today, What Would You Do Differently?
When I ask designers this question inside Interior Design Community, the answers come fast. You…
Client Photo Privacy: How To Handle “No Photos” Requests Gracefully
Project photos are the fuel for your portfolio, website, and social feeds. They are also…
When Clients Say “We Don’t Have a Budget”: Real Talk for Interior Designers
If you have been in the business of interior design for more than five minutes,…
How Interior Designers Vet Brands Before They Specify Them
Author: Guest post by Shannon Ggem, Principal Designer, Ggem Design Studio As interior designers, the…