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  • Why I Built a Virtual Interior Design Business

    When I was a kid, I watched W Network instead of the kids’ channels, hoping to catch a glimpse of the glamorous world of interior design. Shows like Divine Design and Colour Confidential gave me a window into a career I could only dream about at the time. I imagined beautiful interiors, creative freedom, happy Read More

  • I Tested Copilot For Interior Design: The Results

    I’m no stranger to AI, and certainly no stranger to testing AI tools to help with the interior design process. Next on my list: Microsoft Copilot. ChatGPT tends to get most of the attention when designers talk about AI, but Copilot rarely comes up, even though it’s free and already built into tools many of Read More

  • The Best Interior Design Software, from Drafting to Invoicing

    If you’re an interior designer, you probably know the struggle of curating the perfect tech stack. The right tools depend on the type of projects you take on, whether you work solo or with a team, and how many projects you run at once. As a designer who lives between the worlds of interior design Read More

  • 7 Lessons I Have Learned From Being an Interior Designer

    I enjoy what I do, but I think there is a lot of naivety when it comes to everything that actually goes into an interior design project.When I first came into the industry at the tender age of 21, I was naive as well. I came in with passion and zeal, and then I was Read More

  • I Tested ChatGPT-6 Astra for Interior Design: The Results

    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 Skills for Interior Designers: How to Build Them

    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

  • Claude Chrome Extension: The New Must-Have Tool for Interior Designers

    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

  • Inside Workroom Interior Design Software: A Designer’s Review

    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

  • The Best Design and Furniture Markets Across The US

    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

  • The Best Advice Every Aspiring Interior Designer Should Hear

    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

  • The Best Beginner Friendly Interior Design Software

    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