Dads ask for golf simulators, wellness rooms, and man caves after the budget closes. Designing for the whole household at intake protects your scope and fee.
Designing for the Whole Household: Starts at the Kickoff Read More »
Mid-project changes without documentation can cost you money and clients. Here’s how interior designers build a change order workflow that protects scope, revenue, and peace of mind.
Change Orders for Interior Designers: How to Document Site Visit Changes the Right Way Read More »
When a builder misses an order for a year, who pays for the reselection time? Here’s how interior designers build a reselection fee into their contracts.
Reselection Fees: Who Pays When a Builder Drops the Ball? Read More »
Interior designers share how they handle the product markup question, from PMF terminology to cost-plus scripts that protect profitability and client trust.
Product Markups and Client Trust: How Transparent Should Designers Be? Read More »
Charging a design fee and a markup on procurement isn’t double-dipping. Here’s how working designers define what each fee actually pays for in their contracts.
Design Fee Plus Markup: Why Charging Both Is Standard Practice Read More »
Should you pass through the manufacturer’s furniture warranty or offer your own? Here’s how to document claims, set expectations, and limit your liability.
Who Should Handle Furniture Warranties? Manufacturers, Designers, or Both? Read More »
When a client bypasses procurement and buys direct, an interior design procurement clause is what protects your margin, your liability, and your next contract.
Protect Your Procurement Process: The Contract Clause Every Designer Needs Read More »
A new interior designer’s hourly rate should come from your own costs and local market, not someone else’s number. Here’s how working designers set theirs.
Interior Design Hourly Rates: Where Should You Start? Read More »
Not sure how to charge for finish selections when working with a contractor? Here’s how designers price this service flat fee, hourly, or per sq ft.
How to Charge for Finish Selections: What Designers Actually Earn Read More »
When you purchase for clients, who holds the product warranty? Here’s how interior designers define that liability in contracts and procurement agreements.
Interior Design Product Warranty: Who’s Actually Responsible? Read More »
