Ever feel like you’re permanently on-call for your interior design clients? As if you’re a doctor on emergency duty, only instead of saving lives, you’re fielding late-night texts about scatter cushions and wallpaper samples? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Far too many interior…
Ever wondered why one designer charges £5,000 for a single room makeover while another struggles to get £500? It’s tempting to think it’s all down to experience or reputation, but really, the secret lies in psychology. Here’s the truth: pricing has very little to do…
Picture this: two perfect projects come your way in the same week, both beautifully aligned with your design style, dream clients, and budgets that actually make sense. It should feel like a win, right? But instead, your heart sinks. You’re already working 60-hour weeks, pulling…
If I had a pound for every time I’ve heard an aspiring designer say, “I’m just waiting for the right time to launch…”, well, let’s just say I’d be typing this from a beachfront villa in Ibiza. It usually goes something like this: They want…
Let’s be honest, pricing your services as an interior designer can be an absolute minefield. You want to charge what you’re truly worth, but in the back of your mind there’s always that little voice whispering, “What if they say no? What if it’s too…
Have you ever looked around at other interior designers and wondered how they seem to have a steady flow of dream clients, while you’re left scratching your head, wondering when the next enquiry might land in your inbox? Here’s the truth… it’s not always down…
Ever feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel with your marketing? You’re posting on Instagram, popping into the odd networking event, maybe even dabbling with some Facebook ads… but no actual clients seem to be coming through the door? It’s so disheartening, isn’t it?…
So, you’ve finished your interior design qualification, congratulations! That’s no small feat! You’re likely feeling excited, full of ideas, and dreaming of the day you’ll see your name on the side of a van or your signature style in a glossy magazine. You’re ready to…
A stunning portfolio won’t win you clients on its own. Harsh? Maybe. But it’s the single most common reason talented designers struggle to convert enquiries, and it’s completely fixable. Here’s what your portfolio needs to include. Why Pretty Pictures Aren’t Enough Here’s the deal: your…
Ever feel like you’re churning out Instagram posts, writing blog content and trying to keep your email list alive… but it all feels a bit… relentless? 😫 You start off with good intentions, but then life happens. A couple of weeks go by, and suddenly…