How Today’s Political Climate Is Impacting Interior Design Clients and Projects
Designers share how the political climate is affecting client confidence, budgets, and values alignment —…
Custom Window Treatments: How to Find a Drapery and Blinds Vendor You Can Trust
Use this practical framework to choose custom drapery and blinds vendors by project scope, with…
Is the Interior Design Market Saturated? How to Compete Without Discounting
Feeling more competition lately? Diagnose why before touching your prices. Here’s a practical framework for…
Vendor Issues Are Not Free: Why Charging Hourly Protects Your Business
When a vendor ships the wrong item, should you bill for the fix? Use this…
Minimum Hourly Rate for Interior Designers: How to Set Your Pricing Floor
Find your true minimum hourly rate with a practical pricing floor formula, tiered billing tips,…
Architects With In-House Designers: Collaboration or Competition?
Architect has an in-house interior designer? Use this referral framework, 5 questions, and scripts to…
Performance Fabrics and Chemicals: What Interior Designers Should Ask Before Specifying
Not all performance fabrics are created equal. Use this designer checklist of questions, certifications, and…
GC Wants to Buy Everything? Here’s How Designers Protect Scope and Profit
When a GC tries to take over purchasing, it’s not just about commissions. Here’s how…
Interior Design Project Minimums: What to Set and 4 Key Scripts How to Say It
Set an interior design project minimum that protects your time and profit, with a calculation…
How Much Do Designers Charge Per Square Foot for New Construction?
Real designer rates and a practical framework for new construction pricing, when PSF works, when…
The 4 S’s of Client Gift Ideas That Feel Thoughtful Not Cringey
Interior designer client gift ideas that actually land, with a four-part framework, three budget tiers,…
Carrot Opportunities are Hurting Your Interior Design Business
The builder promises portfolio photos. The realtor promises “next time.” The prospect wants a full…