Discontinued, Backordered, Now What? How Interior Designers Keep Projects Moving
Discontinued and backordered products aren’t rare, they’re routine. Here’s how working designers build sourcing systems…
Late Vendor Invoices: How to Stop Them From Costing You Money
Late vendor invoices can turn a closed project into an awkward client conversation. Here’s how…
Communicating Your Value: How Interior Designers Get Clients to See Beyond the Pretty
Learn how interior designers explain their value to skeptical clients using process, brand proof, and…
Signature Design Details: When to Bill vs. Absorb the Cost
Signature design details charm clients, but not every one is free to give away. Here’s…
Interior Design Membership Communities: Finding the Right Fit for Your Firm
ASID, IIDA, IDS, NKBA, IFDA, and IDC serve different designers. Compare what each membership community…
Video Marketing for Interior Designers: Does It Drive Results?
Interior designers are split on short-form video. See how successful firms build a repeatable video…
Instagram for Interior Designers: Does It Actually Bring in Clients?
Interior designers weigh in on whether Instagram actually produces clients, and how to decide where…
Project Photography Rights: When Clients Want Veto Power
A client’s attorney wants approval rights over every project photo. Here’s how the photography clause…
Scope Changes and Change Orders: Protect Your Payment
A stalled scope change with no signature can cost you thousands. Here’s how a clear…
Returning Client Consultation Fees: Keep Them or Waive Them?
Should you charge a consultation fee for returning clients? Interior designers weigh in on flat-fee…
Interior Design Hourly Billing: How to Set Boundaries That Stick
A clear interior design hourly billing policy protects your income and your client relationships. Here’s…
FF&E Receiving and Storage Costs: How to Estimate Them Accurately
Receiving and storage costs are hard to predict. See how designers use contingency percentages, retainers,…