From Solo Designer to Team Leader: Building Your Firm
Interior design firm staffing ranges from a solo practice to 23-plus employees. See how team…
Leftover Wallpaper and Fabric: Setting Expectations Before Installation
What happens to leftover wallpaper and fabric once a project wraps? Here’s how interior designers…
Team Bios on Your Website: The Branding Tool Many Design Firms Overlook
Should you feature team bios on your website and tag staff on Instagram projects? It…
Farrow & Ball on Cabinets: Beautiful Finish or Durability Risk?
Farrow and Ball paint on cabinets photographs beautifully but can wear fast. Here’s how designers…
Designing for the Whole Household: Starts at the Kickoff
Dads ask for golf simulators, wellness rooms, and man caves after the budget closes. Designing…
Change Orders for Interior Designers: How to Document Site Visit Changes the Right Way
Mid-project changes without documentation can cost you money and clients. Here’s how interior designers build…
Reselection Fees: Who Pays When a Builder Drops the Ball?
When a builder misses an order for a year, who pays for the reselection time?…
Product Markups and Client Trust: How Transparent Should Designers Be?
Interior designers share how they handle the product markup question, from PMF terminology to cost-plus…
Design Fee Plus Markup: Why Charging Both Is Standard Practice
Charging a design fee and a markup on procurement isn’t double-dipping. Here’s how working designers…
Who Should Handle Furniture Warranties? Manufacturers, Designers, or Both?
Should you pass through the manufacturer’s furniture warranty or offer your own? Here’s how to…
Protect Your Procurement Process: The Contract Clause Every Designer Needs
When a client bypasses procurement and buys direct, an interior design procurement clause is what…
Interior Design Hourly Rates: Where Should You Start?
A new interior designer’s hourly rate should come from your own costs and local market,…