By Kate Hatherell, Founder | Published: 16 September 2026 | Last updated: 16 September 2026 The short answer is no; AI won’t make interior designers obsolete, but it is changing the job. Although AI can produce room visuals and mood boards in seconds, it can’t…
If a prospective client opened ChatGPT, Claude, or Google’s AI search today and typed “best interior designer in [your town]”, would your name come up? Increasingly, that’s exactly how people are finding interior designers, and it’s a question every interior designer running their own business…
If you’re researching interior design qualifications in the UK right now, you’re probably asking a very specific question: do I really need a degree, or will a diploma get me there? The short answer is that for most people pursuing residential or commercial interior design,…
Ask any designer running their own business what their biggest marketing challenge is, and the answer is almost always the same: time. Not ideas. Not even motivation. Time. Specifically, the lack of it. I see this constantly with the designers I work with. By the…
If you’re thinking about a career in interior design, one of the first questions you’ll ask yourself is: can I actually make a living from this? It’s a fair question, and it deserves a straight answer, not a vague “it depends” shrug. The truth is,…
Most designers come to project management the hard way. A client who expected a finished room in six weeks when the lead time on their sofa alone is twelve. A contractor who goes quiet mid-installation. A brief that morphed into something unrecognisable by week four,…
You’ve spent months, maybe years, dreaming about it. You’ve redesigned every room in your head. You’ve helped friends transform their homes for free. You know you’re good at this. And now you’re wondering: could this actually be a career? The answer, for the right person,…
Starting an interior design business is one of the most exciting steps in your career. But creativity alone isn’t enough to build something that lasts. Whether you’re launching a new studio or refining an established one, a clear business plan gives you focus and direction. …
Many people dream of turning their passion for interiors into a profession. The appeal is easy to see: creativity, independence, and the satisfaction of transforming spaces into something extraordinary. Yet, making a successful career change into interior design is about far more than flair and…
Choosing between self-employment and studio work is one of the first big decisions aspiring interior designers face. Both routes can lead to a rewarding and creative career, but the right choice depends on your goals, personality, and preferred working style. In the UK, the design…