If you’re thinking about a career in interior design, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is: can I actually make a living from this? It’s a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer, not a vague “it depends” shrug. The truth is,…
Many people dream of turning their passion for interiors into a profession. The appeal is easy to see: creativity, independence, and the satisfaction of transforming spaces into something extraordinary. Yet, making a successful career change into interior design is about far more than flair and…
If you’ve ever looked at a beautifully designed room and thought “I could do that,” you’re not alone. Many people dream of becoming an interior designer, but they’re often overwhelmed by conflicting advice about qualifications, confused about where to start, or held back by fears…
The distinction between interior design and interior decorating is one of the most frequently misunderstood aspects of the interiors industry in the UK. Many people assume these are two separate professions with clearly defined boundaries, but the reality in Britain is quite different from what…
So, you think you need a quiet, child-free house and hours of uninterrupted time to succeed in your interior design diploma? Think again. The biggest barrier to success isn’t lack of time, it’s lack of planning. And that’s the bit most people miss. Because yes,…
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…
Ever wondered whether getting an interior design diploma is actually worth it? Or perhaps you’ve already got one under your belt, but you’re staring into the abyss of “what now?” wondering how to turn that qualification into a career? If that sounds familiar, you’re not…
Are you in a position in life where you know you need to make a change, you have a niggling feeling that you are meant to do something new, challenging and exciting? You have always been curious about interior design and now you have come…
Have you heard the phrase, “No man is an island”? It means that, as humans, we don’t do very well on our own, we need community around us to thrive. Just look at Robinson Crusoe, where would he have been without Man Friday, eh? Even…
Did you jump out of bed this Monday morning excited to get on with your day and really excited about going back to work? No? Well, did you know that if you run your own interior design company, you may well find that Monday mornings…