Here are some hidden functions in my new laundry that you may not have considered before. Hopefully they give you some ideas to steal for your next project :)
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Adding an online booking form to your interior design/architecture website isn't just about keeping up with the latest digital trends, it will be a game changer for your business. This simple addition can significantly improve your clients’ experience plus improve your overall business efficiency. Here are some of the reasons you should add this to your website.
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I often get asked which order things should happen in an interior design project (and at what point certain templates or documents should be sent to the client). Here’s my process…
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Instagram remains the number one platform for designers to share ideas, show their work, generate leads, connect with clients and build brand. But many designers are making mistakes on the platform that are hindering growth and likely putting some clients offHere are 7 of the top mistakes I see designers making…
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I’ve had my design business for more than 10 years and most of those years were spent doing exactly the same type of work that most of you do - i.e. working 1:1 with design clients on their home renovation projects. Here are some random tips and advice I’ve learned up over the past 10+ years that you may find helpful.
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A contract is there to protect you and your business if things go wrong during a design project. Most designers don’t realise that there can be significant risk associated with working with clients. After all this is their largest financial asset (their home) and if something goes wrong, they will likely be very unhappy. Here are 38 reasons why you MUST have a contract in your business.
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One of the biggest challenges we face in interior design is managing client expectations and avoiding scope creep. The key to solving this is having a clear and detailed scope of work right from the start of a project. In this post I walk you through a step by step guide on how to write a comprehensive scope of work for an interior design project.
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Too many designers DIY their legal work - either by purchasing cheap templates from the internet or (worse still!) copying and pasting from contracts they find online. Here’s why that’s a really bad idea....
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Here are some random thoughts on pricing design services that may help you if you struggle with this.
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Instagram stories are my favourite place to create content. It’s a place to be casual, funny, show your personality and provide value. Here are 8 types of stories content that don’t require you to show your face on camera.
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Here are some tips if you’re a designer who is in the market for a new computer.
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Here’s how I got my first interior design clients when I was first getting started with my business.
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Most design websites I see are self-indulgent and built more for the designer and less for the potential client. In this post I share some of the big mistakes I see designers making.
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Posting every day doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are some ideas to get you started…
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In this post I share some insights on how you can attract more clients in your design or creative business. The secret isn’t about selling services or products, it’s about selling a transformation and understanding your client's needs better than they do.
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Here are 27 ideas for high performing and engaging hooks for designers and creative business owners (plus how to use these to create engaging content in under 5 minutes a day!).
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There are certain mistakes that interior designers should be wary of as they could lead to disputes or even lawsuits with clients. In this post I share a list of some of these common mistakes plus some tips for how to avoid these happening to you.
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Many designers in my community are looking for quick ways to find clients, but the reality is it takes hard work to get your first clients. In this post I’m sharing 8 strategies that you can try (and that 100% work if you’re willing to put in the effort).
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Understanding the psychological effects of colour will help you create spaces that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also provide a better experience for the end user. In this post I share a quick starter pack of a few different colours and the moods they create.
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