A member asked how to say no when a client wanted to use their card with vendors to avoid credit card processing fees. Here is how to hold that boundary.
Credit Card Processing Fees: Stop Absorbing the Cost Read More »
Solo interior designers share real ways to avoid burnout: firmer boundaries, smart delegation, and scheduled time off for a sustainable design business.
Interior Designer Burnout: Why It’s Really a Business Systems Problem Read More »
When interior design clients disagree, your intake process and sign-off structure matter more than mediation skills. Here’s how experienced designers handle it.
When Couples Can’t Agree on the Design: What Interior Designers Do Read More »
From front porches to oversized kitchen islands, interior designers explain the features that make American home design instantly recognizable.
The Hallmarks of American Interior Design: What Sets It Apart? Read More »
When an architect or contractor wants their own photographer instead of paying for yours, a photography licensing clause decides who controls the images.
Photography Licensing Clauses: Why Every Interior Design Contract Needs One Read More »
What happens to leftover wallpaper and fabric once a project wraps? Here’s how interior designers turn overage into a written policy, not a guessing game.
Leftover Wallpaper and Fabric: Setting Expectations Before Installation Read More »
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 »
