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How to Sell the Benefits of Interior Design interior design return on interiors

It's an interesting time for interior design. There are people trying to sell what we do on apps, through edesign, and with lower and lower pricing. But that's the wrong way to sell a service!! As we all know, interior design isn't just furniture layouts and paint colors. We offer a luxury...

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5 Tried-and-True Neutral Paint Colors That Work Every Time interior design interior designer paint

Neutral paint colors should be so simple, right?! After all, white is white. OK. All kidding aside, there are literally hundreds of whites and thousands of neutral paint colors out there, and it can make your head spin to choose the right one. I have 5 go-to neutral paints that work for me EVERY...

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3 Ways to Sell Your Client on Custom Design clients

As interior designers, we know that there's good design and then there's GREAT design! And the great rooms always include custom looks, something that makes them stand out from all the others. But, custom can mean expensive, and sometimes you just have to talk your client into spending the extra...

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Stain Grade vs. Paint Grade Cabinetry bathroom design process expert designer kitchen kitchen design return on interiors roi roi system

If you are selecting new cabinetry, what is paint-grade vs. stain-grade wood? Is it a special type of wood? Actually, it is not a type of wood.

What Does Paint Grade Mean?

If you select to paint your cabinets, they will be made with “paint-grade” wood, which really means a wood...

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How to Make the Best Impression at the Beginning of a New Project binder business ideas business improvements business success design process digital organization interior design interior designer organization organized return on interiors

Yeah! You have a new client who has contracted you for a design project. That means new possibilities and opportunities to flex your creative wings in new ways.

Since you never get a second chance to make a first impression, it’s important to start this relationship on the right foot. The...

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Keep Clients Organized Throughout the Design Process with a Binder business improvements business success client relations client services clients design digital file backup digital files digital organization dropbox interior design organization

 

Why Organize Your Client?

All the decisions that need to be made when you are doing a new build or a huge remodel is overwhelming to most clients. Now, add trying to remember what was decided and by whom- you are talking major stress! To help my clients overpower overwhelm (like the...

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Digital File Organization communication digital file backup digital files digital organization interior design office management organization project management return on interiors

Nothing gets me more excited that digital file organization.

You: Is she for REAL?!

Me: YES!!!

That feeling when you know you can find anything you want…So cathartic (and time saving)!

Digital File Organization

So, what is digital file organization? Well, it is organizing all of those...

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