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
As a designer and entrepreneur, I never dreamed about bookkeeping or admin work. However, my rude awakening was when I realized that being a business owner means dealing with tedious bookkeeping, paperwork, and administrative work. It just comes with the territory. My creative brain could never fully wrap itself around the process and language of Read More
It’s 2026, and I am here to say it: traditional site-measuring methods are outdated. And honestly? I don’t think most designers are upset about it. As I’ve shared on my blog before, LiDAR scanner apps are rapidly changing the way interior designers and other industry professionals work, and as a virtual interior designer and tech Read More
For many professionals, working remotely has become the ideal situation. During the pandemic, many experienced a glimmer of remote work, only to have back-to-office mandates take that flexibility away. You may be one of those professionals — or perhaps you’re an interior designer looking to re-engage with this modern way of working and figure out Read More
In 2026, the interior design world is undeniably tech-driven. From drafting tools and 3D modelling software to site measurement apps and AI-powered platforms, today’s designers are expected to be fluent in a wide range of digital tools. But it wasn’t always this way. There was a time when hand drafting, sketching, and printed spec books Read More
I’ve written about Claude’s capabilities for the creative side of interior design (where, honestly, it didn’t fully deliver), as well as Claude Design: the part of the tool that can assist with interior design visuals. However, there’s a missing piece in Claude’s AI capabilities for interior designers: Claude Cowork. Claude Cowork is the side of Read More
The AI interior design space has exploded since Claude Design entered the scene. I have truly been amazed at how interior designers are integrating Claude into their workflows—through automations, Canva presentations, Figma, and more. This tool will fundamentally change the way designers work. In this post, I’ll be diving into how interior designers can use Read More
Houzz Pro positions itself as an all-in-one platform built for interior designers and construction companies. It’s a robust tool that aims to cover everything—from built-in LiDAR technology for site measurements to client portals, 3D floor planner, team collaboration tools, product clipping, spec sheets, and more. It’s a popular platform, widely used and well-regarded by many Read More