Communication coach Karen Laos joins Laurie Laizure on To-The-Trade to talk about what designers say in the seconds after they name a price, and the phrases that quietly cost them credibility.
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 »
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 »
An interior design contract template from ASID or AIA is a smart first step. Customize it to fit your process, pricing, and clients.
Using Interior Design Contract Templates: What to Keep and What to Change Read More »
When a stressed client demands your receiver’s name, the real problem is trust. Designers share how they handle it and protect their vendor relationships.
Sharing Receiver Information With Clients: Best Practice or Bad Idea? Read More »
When a GC blames the designer for delays or budget overruns, the outcome hinges on documentation and client communication. Here’s how working designers handle it.
When a General Contractor Blames the Designer: How to Protect Your Reputation Read More »
Independent designers share how they handle client furniture sit tests without showroom access, from intake questions and trade visits to studio setups and custom builds.
Furniture Sit Tests: How Designers Handle Them Without a Showroom Read More »
When you fire a client, what deliverables do you hand over? Interior designers share their close-out policies, sample rules, and legal protections.
Firing a Client: What Should Be Included at Project Close-Out? Read More »
Learn the installation policies interior designers use to require a CO, deep cleaning, and trades-out before any furnishings installation begins.
Preventing Chaotic Furnishings Installs: What Successful Designers Do Differently Read More »
When a contractor recommendation fails the project, the fallout lands on you. Interior designers share what went wrong, what they changed, and how to protect client relationships.
When a Referred Contractor Fails the Client: How Interior Designers Handle the Fallout Read More »
