Interior Design Procurement, A Practical Playbook For Fewer Headaches And Happier Clients
As design pros, we juggle dozens of items, multiple vendors, and shipping realities that do…
Bookkeeping Red Flags for Interior Designers, Lessons from the Design Community
When Bookkeepers Go Bad, Lessons from the Design Community Money management is not glamorous; it…
Hiring Employees for Interior Designers, A Complete Guide
The snapshot, employees vs contractors Growing firms usually blend two paths, employees on payroll, and…
The Projects Designers Are Most Proud Of, and Why They Still Matter
The business of interior design is not only proposals and punch lists, it is also…
What Tough Times Teach You About Running a Design Firm
Moving Forward in Tough Times Running a studio involves more than just taste; it’s the…
5 Scary Truths Every Interior Designer Needs to Face, Before They Haunt You!
Happy Halloween, designers! While you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin spice latte and the most…
Discount? What Do You Say When a Repeat Client Asks?
Pricing strategies for designers do not live in theory, they live in real conversations with…
Should Interior Design Firms Pay Commissions? What ASID, NKBA, and IDC Designers Are Saying
Interior design commissions spark spirited debate across the trade. Should a lead designer who signs…
Keeping Your Workroom Clean and Organized, Essential Strategies for Interior Designers
A tidy studio is not about perfection, it is about making your creative work easier….
Interior Design Team Mistakes, Own It, Fix It, Move Forward
Running a design firm means juggling clients, vendors, deliveries, and decisions that change fast. Mistakes…
The Sweetest Trade, When Clients Gift Their Designers a Piece of the Past
Client gifts for interior designers often arrive at the end of a project, in the…
Communication With General Contractors, A Practical Guide For Interior Designers
Working designers know that great design only lands when the build team is aligned. This…