As designers one of the biggest parts of our jobs is collaboration, not only with our internal teams, we collaborate with clients, trades, suppliers and other industry professionals. This collaborative environment encourages constant learning and sharing of ideas with our peers. Through the blog we’ve been able to share some of the key tips and tricks and share even more of our professional experiences with clients and the interior design community. Read below a few most articles from the coaching category this year!

What interior design really is and the value of great advice

FUN FACT 🧐 I had many clients telling me at the kick-start of the project that they are pretty good at design that they know what they want, and, really, all they need from me is just a bit of help. Have you ever heard anybody say that to a lawyer, that they are great at the law and, really, they just need a bit of help? You did not because it was never said. It almost sounds like a Sunday dinner joke 😀

The Big Easy, part 1 – Since I gave up doing my to do list, things got easy

Do not let yourself be bothered if what you’ve planned to accomplish for the day did not get done. Set up multiple timeframes; don’t aim to do something in the day; also aim to do something in a week.

THE ADMINISTRATIVE PART OF A RENO, HOW TO DO IT RIGHT AND WHY IT WINS YOU 75% OF THE BATTLE

CHANGES TRACKING: If there is one truth about renovations, it is that changes are part of the everyday reality. Always changes always redirects. Hundreds. If you think you don’t need to track that, you’re in for a sour surprise. The best way to do it is alphanumerically by date. Keep folders with the decisions on the go. Second, if any decisions become obsolete or superseded by others, archive them.

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