Stop Treading Water in Your Interior Design Business

Honesty time as we open back up for business in 2026. It’s time to check in with yourself with the one soul-fueling, profit-driving question that actually matters. Are you feeling energized by last year, or secretly fatigued as you carry it forward? Do you have the Sunday scaries as you think about opening back up…

How Long Does an Interior Design Project Really Take?

After budget, the timeline for an interior design project is one of the biggest questions I hear – and I totally get it. Whether it’s a single-room makeover or a full home transformation, you want to know when you’ll finally get to enjoy it! And while today’s design timelines look a bit different than they…

How to Add Wow Factor to Your Home During the Holidays

Girlfriend, the holidays are the perfect time to infuse your home with a little extra sparkle and style! Whether you’re hosting family or simply want to make your space feel festive, there are several ways to elevate your décor and add that “wow” factor to your home. If you’re craving holiday interior design ideas that…

Kitchen Trends 2026: The Heart of Home Design Keeps Getting Smarter, Warmer, and More Beautiful

It’s that time again, my friend — time to peek around the corner at what’s next in kitchen design. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or simply day-dreaming about your next refresh, the kitchen trends for 2026 are turning up the warmth, the personality, and the comfort. Let’s dish! 1. Warm Woods, Soft Whites &…

4 Qualities High Profit Interior Designers Share

The fantastic thing about the 4 Make-or-Break qualities of a High Profit interior designer is this: You can learn what you lack. 😊! So, keep sipping that coffee – as I spill the tea about the 4 qualities, I see in the high profit designers whose businesses I help transform into high profit. I see…

Too Late = Too Costly: Design Timing Matters

Girlfriend, let’s have some real talk: if you’ve ever built or renovated a home, you know the dizzying experience of the builder’s design studio. Hours spent picking tile, carpet, doorknobs, trim, light fixtures—it’s like design speed-dating. And let me tell you, it’s way too easy to say “yes” to the wrong thing just to escape…

#1 Interior Design Biz Pipeline – Filling Skill Nobody Teaches Right Part II

I started my design business during the worst of times – The Great Recession of 2008. AND…while my treasured hubs was caught in his own industry implosion which means his opportunities became few, and, paid less than what we’d been used to. Yet, despite starting my business during the worst of times – through many…

#1 Interior Design Biz Pipeline-Filling Skill Nobody Teaches Right Part I

Interior design business entrepreneurs – delish design biz CEO’s – for more reasons than I can name, you are rock stars, so talented, and one S.M.A.R.T. group. Despite all of this – for the designers I coach to uplevel revenue AND business peace of mind – I’m always amazed at the widespread confusion on the…

Tile Talk 2025: Bold, Beautiful & Totally On-Trend

When it comes to interior design trends in 2025, how does tile stack up? Well, let me tell you, tile is having a major moment! From reimagined classics to bold color, from soothing earth tones to room-drenching drama, this year’s tile trends are full of personality, style, and a little “wow factor” you’ll love. Let’s…

The Little Details That Create the WOW Effect

Let’s talk about the real difference between “nice room” and “jaw-dropping design” for a moment. Spoiler alert – it’s not the big stuff alone. It’s the intentional little details that elevate, polish, and pack a visual punch. I’m talking about those expertly layered flourishes that don’t scream for attention, but whisper, “this was done by…

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