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…
Ever turned up for a photoshoot of your beautifully completed project, only to discover your clients have “helpfully” filled every surface with personal bits and bobs? Or perhaps you’ve found yourself mid-shoot, realising that half your essential styling props are still sitting at home? You’re…
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?…
You’ve finished your interior design qualification. You’re excited, full of ideas, and ready to get going. And then, somehow, the excitement curdles into overwhelm. You’re googling business cards. You’re down a rabbit hole comparing logo fonts. You’re staring at a blank Instagram grid wondering whether…
Most interior designers I work with have portfolios that look genuinely impressive. Beautiful photography, carefully chosen projects, a clean layout. And yet the enquiries are not converting. Potential clients browse, say something vague like “I’ll think about it,” and then disappear. This is one of…
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…