What Should Your Fabric and Wallpaper Markup Be? A Practical Guide for Interior Designers.
You do not need one universal number. You need a pricing model you can explain,…
How to Get Client Photoshoots Consistently (Without Feeling Like You’re Begging)
Stop hoping for portfolio photos at the end of every project. Here’s how to make…
How Interior Designers Confirm Project Budget Before Construction Pricing
Your design proposal is signed, you are already thinking about materials and layouts, and then…
Stop Guessing, Start Sourcing: How to Build a Reliable Trade Vendor List
Your vendor list should do more than look good. It should protect your timelines, your…
How to Renegotiate Vendor Pricing Without Damaging the Relationship
Your business has grown, but your trade pricing hasn’t kept up. Here’s how to approach…
Getting Trade Accounts as a New Interior Designer: What You Actually Need
You don’t need a huge portfolio to open trade accounts. You need the right paperwork,…
Working with Client Furniture: How to Evaluate, Price, and Protect Your Design Vision
You know the moment. You’re ready to present a fresh concept, the kind that makes…
Cost Plus Isn’t Always Below Retail: Pricing Designer Procurement Beyond Trade Discounts
You can love eclectic sourcing and still run a sustainable business. The key is to…
How to Run a Team Vision Board Session That Turns Into Real Goals
When your team is busy, your calendar is tight, and you still want alignment, a…
The Deliverables Problem: Why This One Word Is Costing Designers Thousands
Guest Blog by Wendy Estela Esq. As an attorney, I’ve drafted hundreds of interior design…
A Practical Social Media Time Budget for Interior Designers, Metrics That Actually Matter
How Much Time Should Interior Designers Spend on Social Media? If social media is taking…
Buying Vintage on a Deadline: Budgets, Boundaries, and Approvals
Vintage sourcing is one of those things clients love in theory, until you need a…