ChatGPT-6 Astra is here, and naturally, the first question that popped into my head was: What can this actually do for interior designers? Coming in at a pretty steep price point of $99 USD / $139 CAD per month, I was curious to see whether the new model could actually offer enough value to justify Read More
Claude has quickly become one of the most useful AI tools for interior designers. With Claude, designers can offload some of the many administrative and repetitive tasks that come with running an interior design firm. However, most interior designers are still using Claude as a simple chatbot. They may be spending time re-teaching Claude the Read More
Just a few weeks ago, Claude launched its Google Chrome extension. Now, allowing Claude to read and scrape information from web pages directly within your browser, and it also lets Claude actually operate your browser (think IT remotely accessing your computer). It can also move between tabs on your behalf, working in the live browser Read More
Formerly known as Indema, this interior design software recently rebranded as Workroom, and it has been on my radar since before the rebrand. Workroom was built by designers, for designers. It offers a range of features, automations and integrations that help set it apart from other interior design software, making it a platform I couldn’t resist putting Read More
If you’re an interior designer looking for the perfect excuse to plan a business trip, why not combine work with a little design inspiration? From major furniture markets to industry trade shows, there are plenty of opportunities throughout the year to discover new brands, source products, network with fellow designers, and stay on top of Read More
I entered my 20s with more passion and determination than you could imagine. My interest in interior design began at a young age, and, strangely enough, it all stemmed from an unusual living situation. If you’re curious about that story, you can read more about it here. I first pursued interior design as a kitchen Read More
When it comes to software, no one enjoys a steep learning curve. Let’s face it—we all want to learn quickly and avoid the frustration of struggling to achieve what we want with a new tool. When it comes to interior design software, things are no different. Whether you’re a seasoned designer who never fully adapted Read More
When I tell people I’m an interior designer, I usually get the same handful of reactions: “Wow, that sounds like so much fun.”“That’s so cool!”“Your job is so creative.” And honestly, sometimes it makes me giggle. As a self-employed designer, I dream of the days when I get to wander beautiful showrooms, source gorgeous pieces, Read More
The interior design industry is one that is constantly evolving. As someone who has been in this industry for nearly a decade, I’ve experienced many of the shifts firsthand—from the rise of AI to changes in sourcing, and especially the way designers work following COVID-19. One of the biggest changes to come out of the Read More
Cutting out the middleman in the shopping process is typically a smart idea, as costs and markups tend to decrease the fewer hands a product passes through. Furniture and home decor are no different. For this reason, I shop wholesale regularly because it allows me to access better pricing than traditional retail. However, wholesale does Read More
When it comes to sourcing and procuring furniture, designers should shop wholesale. The reason is simple: designers get access to wholesale pricing, which means better margins, better pricing, and a wider selection of products. Shopping through wholesalers is essential for designers who want to increase their profitability. In this post, I’ll be sharing my favourite Read More
It’s 2026, and the landscape of the interior design world has completely changed. This is coming from a designer who works 95% remotely and with clients from different countries. The way interior designers can earn extra income has also evolved. As the affiliate marketing space and the interior design world have merged, designers can now Read More
Back when I was working under other interior designers around 2021, Ivy was thee interior design software everyone used. It was one of the first platforms I became familiar with, and for many designers, it felt like the industry standard for managing projects, proposals, purchasing, and client communication. Fast forward to today, and a lot Read More