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August 4, 2022

Why this designer never wanted to be the least expensive option

The secret to Denver-based designer Nadia Watts’s success? Bracing honesty, and confidence in the luxury service she’s providing.

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August 3, 2022

A designer’s guide to house flipping

Seasoned pros reveal what they’ve learned about flipping properties—and how to avoid flopping.

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August 2, 2022

How this British design duo channels nostalgia into of-the-moment home goods

After an Instagram meet-cute, Kierra Campbell and Whinnie Williams founded design brand Poodle & Blonde in 2018 and have debuted a series of collections that tap into childhood obsessions.

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July 27, 2022

How these designers adjusted their rates to match their financial goals

Atlanta designers Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters are reassessing their definition of success—and what it will take to ensure their firm’s financial health.

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July 21, 2022

Why this temporary wallpaper brand is focused on designers

How Chasing Paper is changing the wallcoverings game, one patterned panel at a time.

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July 20, 2022

Getting sales tax right is boring. Getting it wrong can be a disaster

Accounting is the boring part of interior design. Sales tax is the boring part of accounting. But designers take it lightly at their peril.

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July 3, 2022

What if you don’t want to be the boss?

Somewhere amid the emergence of “unicorn” brands and “rise and grind” coffee mugs, the frenetic whatever-it-takes ethos of buzzy startups has seeped into the workplace at large. But amid the pressures of hustle culture, which demands growth at all costs, some designers are opting to stay solo.

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July 1, 2022

A step-by-step guide to making the best hire

Thinking of expanding your team? Here’s how to get it right, from attracting applicants and finding the perfect fit to making onboarding a breeze.

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July 1, 2022

Confused about who to hire first? Start here

You may know it’s time to make a hire—but what kind of help you need? Here’s how to find the employee who will change your firm for the better.

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June 30, 2022

Should you organize your bookshelves by color?

Two New York designers face off on the shelf life of the color-coded library.

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