Interior Insider October, 28th 2025
Welcome to this week’s update!
Blog Highlight
Bookkeeping Red Flags for Interior Designers,
Money management is not glamorous; it is essential to the business of interior design.
Interior Design Procurement, A Practical Playbook
We see the same patterns, concealed damage, wrong finish, off by an inch, back orders, or packaging that tells a sad story. The fix is planning, documentation, and clear expectations with clients and vendors.
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
Pricing Strategies for Designers with Sarah Brohm and Business Habits That Stick
UA Designs founder Sarah Brohm shares process-first operations, flat-fee math, EOS metrics, and why kitchens plus cabinetry drive cohesive projects. She advocates practical AI, trade education, and deeper, fewer projects on the road to design-build. An intense listen for pricing, client management, and ops.
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
High Point was amazing!
We need a break. LOL
Thank you to our sponsors! We’re ready for the next one!
Up to: Pricing and Profitability