Archive for '2013'
How to Market Your Interior Design Business
May 10, 2013 12:00 AM by Linda Merrill
Networking, a website, blogging, newsletters, paid advertising...what really works for building your business and attracting new clients?
Designer Spotlight: Alice T. Chan, Interior Renovation and Design Specialist
May 3, 2013 3:05 PM by Kathryn Pritchett
Alice T. Chan flexes her design muscles on the new HGTV reality real estate show Power Broker.
The Reluctant Decorator's Guide to Designing Bedrooms
April 30, 2013 12:00 AM by Jay Johnson
For designers who want some challenge and excitement in their lives, bedrooms are far from an Olympic sport. With a bed being the focal point of any bedroom, taking up to a fourth of the decorated space, many designers choose to phone this room in and turn off, focusing their fuller attentions on other rooms where they can show off their creativity.
How to Use Instagram to Promote Your Design Business
April 19, 2013 3:34 PM by Megan Arquette
The world's most popular photo social network holds lots of opportunities for designers. Here are some tips for making it work – and five designers you need to follow.
Green Decorating Facts Every Interior Designer Should Know
April 16, 2013 3:20 PM by Jay Johnson
Suggesting green design options for your clients isn't just a fad – it can actually save them money.
Inside Our Studios: Introducing the Chicago Family
April 15, 2013 1:24 PM by Designer Marketplace
Introducing Rejuvenation's new Chicago Collection, a suite of four industrial fixtures: a two-arm chandelier, corded pendant, a wall bracket, and two-arm desk lamp.
Understanding Your Competition - and How to Use It to Your Advantage
April 10, 2013 1:20 PM by Linda Merrill
Interior designers and decorators do have some major competition - but it's not who you think.
The Real Design Challenge: Running Your Own Small Business
April 1, 2013 3:00 PM by Megan Arquette
Some of the most important things you'll need to know about running your own company will have little or nothing to do with design.
Designer's Choice Award in the Sub-Zero and Wolf Kitchen Design Contest
April 1, 2013 3:03 PM by Designer Marketplace
Why You Should Care (A Lot) About Getting Inside Your Client's Head
March 27, 2013 12:31 PM by Jay Johnson
There's an art to making your client to feel comfortable about signing a proposal - and making an advance payment for merchandise.
Designer Spotlight: Taniya Nayak - Rooms (and Restaurants) to Dreams
March 7, 2013 4:33 PM by Robin Callan
5 Things on a Design-Build Project That Always Take Longer than You Expect
March 4, 2013 10:28 AM by Erika Hollinshead Ward
Advice from a remodel expert on the likely holdups - and how designers can help keep the job on schedule.
Great Design Resources on Twitter
February 25, 2013 12:15 PM by Mindy Miles Greenberg
Twitter is not only an invaluable tool for Interior Designers but more like an obsession - the good kind.
Tips for Design Clients: How to Communicate with Your Designer
February 21, 2013 12:11 PM by Linda Merrill
Some tips to share with clients about how to keep their project on time and under budget.
DM on Location: Interview With Martyn Lawrence Bullard
February 14, 2013 5:26 PM by Designer Marketplace
Our DM on Location host Alma Squyres meets with top celebrity designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard in an exclusive interview as he chats about his book, his show, Million Dollar Decorators on Bravo, his upcoming work with Pottery Barn, and much more!
Best Interior Designers to Follow on Pinterest
February 11, 2013 1:10 PM by Robin Callan
It's a great source of interior design inspiration, if you know where to look. Here are some favorite designers on Pinterest.
Designer Spotlight: Joanne Palmisano - Salvage Yard Savant
February 6, 2013 4:14 PM by Designer Marketplace
Award-winning designer Joanne Palmisano specializes in turning yesterday's castoffs into today's treasures. We had a chance to chat with Joanne to learn how to incorporate salvage elements in any space.
Top 5 Color Mistakes Most Designers Make
February 5, 2013 12:15 PM by Maria Killam
Some of the designers in my workshop gave me their take on the biggest mistakes when using colors and here's what they came up with.
How to Work with a Custom Cabinetmaker
January 28, 2013 2:04 PM by Mindy Miles Greenberg
Custom cabinets are a wonderful addition to any design but there are some things you should know before you commit.
Are You Ready for the Top Colors of 2013?
January 25, 2013 5:14 PM by Jay Johnson
A nod to 3 colors we'll be seeing a lot more of this year - and timeless pieces that go with them.
Before and After: Staging A Home For Sale
January 21, 2013 6:22 AM by Designer Marketplace
When deciding on what to purchase to stage a home for sale, here's one way to get started.
