Interior Insider December 2nd 2025
Welcome to this week’s update!
Blog Highlight
Vet Brands Before You Specify Them
Shannon Ggem shares her take on bringing on new brands
When Clients Say “We Don’t Have a Budget”…
This comes up all the time. Design pros are trying to create beautiful, functional spaces while clients avoid talking numbers
Advice for New Interior Designers: Start with Business, Not Just Beautiful Boards
Project Credit and Collaboration: How Interior Designers Navigate the Architect Relationship
Charging for Travel as an Interior Designer: Rates, Time, and Expenses Explained
Latest Episode of To-The-Trade
Shannon Ggem on Empathy, Boundaries, and Protecting Your Time and Heart
Shannon Ggem talks about empathy in the business of interior design, pricing transparency, quality vs big box retail, vendor and trade relationships, and how designers can set healthy boundaries without losing heart.
To-The-Trade S3E11 with Juliana Ewer – Why High Point Market Is Non-Negotiable for Serious Designers
To-The-Trade S3E10 Know Your Worth and Say the Number: Pricing Confidence with Jill Erwin
To-The-Trade S3E09 Style Over Trend: Artisan Collaboration and High-End Design with Maria Khouri
Event Spotlight
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