Should interior designers pass on their trade discounts? Today I’m sharing some thoughts on whether or not interior designers should pass on trade discounts to their clients. This is always a controversial “hot” topic amongst designers and it...
Why do you do what you do? (Try this powerful exercise!) Understanding why you do the things you do can help to guide you towards the things you most want in life. In this post I share an exercise I just...
How to work with trades/contractors and suppliers: tips for designers When working as a designer you'll want to build up a network of trades and suppliers that you can rely on and who can help you fulfil client work. In...
The $15K mistake this interior designer made (and how to avoid it yourself) In this post I share a horror story that cost this interior designer $15,000….I also share how to limit the number of mistakes that happen in a design project and...
How to say no to a bad fit design client Not all clients are a good fit. But it can be awkward turning them down or rejecting their work. Here’s some ideas for how to politely decline a project from...
10 questions to ask your new interior design clients Your first meeting with a new client is as much about finding out if the project is a good fit for you as it is about them finding out if...
