Budget-friendly window treatments can look custom if you price the labor. See vendor picks, sourcing tips, and cost lessons from working designers.
Budget-Friendly Window Treatments: What Designers Actually Trust Read More »
Leftover COM fabric often disappears into a workroom’s remnant pile. Here’s how experienced interior designers write work orders that guarantee its return.
Leftover COM Fabric Ownership: Why Your Work Order Matters Read More »
Interior designers are ditching expensive offices for remote teams. Here’s how leading firms manage workflow, communication, and team development.
Managing a Remote Interior Design Team: What Actually Works Read More »
Yvonne Christensen of House West Design joins Laurie Laizure on To-The-Trade to share how she and her business partner built a lasting design partnership, from pricing to profit margins.
Jaclyn Isaac of Nest Freight joins Laurie Laizure on To-The-Trade to talk about why she built a freight and receiving platform for interior designers, and what it takes to fix the industry’s biggest logistics headaches.
Interior designers share their go-to printers and presentation strategies for closing high-ticket sales, from Epson EcoTank to digital-first workflows.
Printing Design Presentations: The Best Printers for 2026 Read More »
A new designer asked the community what apps she really needs. The answer depends on your process. Here’s how to build a software stack that actually works.
The Year One Software Guide: The Best Apps for New Interior Designers Read More »
Interior design firm staffing ranges from a solo practice to 23-plus employees. See how team structure shapes overhead, pricing, and project capacity.
From Solo Designer to Team Leader: Building Your Firm Read More »
Farrow and Ball paint on cabinets photographs beautifully but can wear fast. Here’s how designers spec it, color match it, or protect themselves first.
Farrow & Ball on Cabinets: Beautiful Finish or Durability Risk? 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 »
