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,…
How to Charge for Finish Selections: What Designers Actually Earn
Not sure how to charge for finish selections when working with a contractor? Here’s how…
Interior Design Product Warranty: Who’s Actually Responsible?
When you purchase for clients, who holds the product warranty? Here’s how interior designers define…
Using Interior Design Contract Templates: What to Keep and What to Change
An interior design contract template from ASID or AIA is a smart first step. Customize…
Interior Design Cost of Doing Business: How Often Should You Review It?
How often should interior designers review their cost of doing business? IDC members share review…
Service Packages on Your Website: Helpful or Harmful for Interior Designers?
Should your interior design services page list package details? Designers share what to include, what…
Interior Design Profit Margin: Why Markup Math Misleads
What’s a healthy interior design profit margin, and how does markup factor in? Working designers…
Sharing Receiver Information With Clients: Best Practice or Bad Idea?
When a stressed client demands your receiver’s name, the real problem is trust. Designers share…
When a General Contractor Blames the Designer: How to Protect Your Reputation
When a GC blames the designer for delays or budget overruns, the outcome hinges on…