The business of interior design is not only proposals and punch lists, it is also the work that imprints on you. Inside the Interior Design Community we asked, which project are you most proud of, and why. We asked designers on @interiordesigncommunity to share the project that made them proud. The responses were not pageview […]
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Moving Forward in Tough Times Running a studio involves more than just taste; it’s the business of interior design. When projects stall and supply chains wobble, the weak spots in your systems become apparent. In this blog, designer Nikki Levy shares how a tough season became the catalyst to tighten processes, protect profit, and rebuild
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Happy Halloween, designers! While you’re picking out the perfect pumpkin spice latte and the most creative Halloween costume, I’m here to talk about something truly terrifying the nightmares that keep design business owners awake at 3 a.m. After working with hundreds of interior designers and construction professionals during my long 25-year career, I’ve seen the
5 Scary Truths Every Interior Designer Needs to Face, Before They Haunt You! Read More »
Pricing strategies for designers do not live in theory, they live in real conversations with real clients. A repeat client is a compliment. It is also where boundaries matter most. The Interior Design Community sees this scenario often. Here is how design pros handle it without undervaluing their work. The Scenario It’s flattering to be
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Interior design commissions spark spirited debate across the trade. Should a lead designer who signs a client get a commission, or is client acquisition simply part of being a loyal ambassador of the firm? The Interior Design Community raised the question on Instagram, and the responses from design pros showed a clear split. Some argued
A tidy studio is not about perfection, it is about making your creative work easier. This refreshed guide offers simple systems for workroom organization for interior designers, along with real talk from fellow professionals. If you are building repeatable habits, small daily actions consistently outperform once-a-year cleanouts. Quick start checklist Daily rhythm, the 10-minute Workroom
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Running a design firm means juggling clients, vendors, deliveries, and decisions that change fast. Mistakes will still slip through, even with a solid process. This guide provides design professionals with a calm, repeatable approach to responding when your team misses the mark, thereby protecting client trust, team morale, and your margins. If you are new
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Client gifts for interior designers often arrive at the end of a project, in the quiet, grateful space between the final walk-through and goodbye. In the Interior Design Community, designers shared what they have been given, what they kept, and what those moments meant. It usually starts with a quiet offer. “Do you want this
The Sweetest Trade, When Clients Gift Their Designers a Piece of the Past Read More »
Working designers know that great design only lands when the build team is aligned. This guide walks through clear communication, scheduling, and simple scripts you can use with general contractors. It is written for residential pros and creative entrepreneurs who want fewer surprises and happier clients. Why Communication With General Contractors Breaks Down Short schedules,
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It happens more often than design pros like to admit, a client falls in love with the process, decides they are a “designer,” and starts promoting themselves as one, sometimes using your finished project to launch a new “studio.” For those who have invested years in education, certifications, and experience, such a move can undermine
What To Do When a Client Wants To Be the Designer? Client Communication for Designers. Read More »
