Inspired, personalized, creative interior design by Carla Aston

Should Interior Designers Flop The Idea Of Flipping Houses?

November 19, 2014 in Business, Designing

I think every single designer I know has an itch to do this at some point: flip houses. I know I do.

Let's Go Shopping! (Or Not) | Cases For & Against Interior Designer / Client Shopping Trips

August 13, 2014 in Business, Shopping

Shopping trips with interior design clients aren't my first go-to method for selling a client on a design. But, then again, sometimes a trip to the showroom is necessary.

The Phases of an Interior Design Project — Phase #1: Programming

March 26, 2014 in Business, Designing

The first phase of every design project is developing the program. I’m becoming more and more aware of its importance and am beginning to use it as an attachment to my contracts. It’s an important piece of the project; and if it is not interpreted correctly, it will derail any good efforts.

A New Approach to Choosing Interior Design Clients

November 20, 2013 in Business

Interior designers can’t take on the projects of every client who walks in through their door. We just simply don’t have the time, though we’d love to. How do I manage my workload? Read on to find out.

Here's Why Interior Designers Have Furnishings Shipped to Warehouses

November 13, 2013 in Business, Furniture

There are good reasons why interior designers don't personally ship clients' furnishings to their house. Would you like me to run them by you? I thought you'd never ask. ;-)