Interior Designers Can Stop Undercharging

EP 178 | How Interior Designers Can Stop Undercharging with Kimberley Seldon

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Are you undercharging for your interior design services without even realizing it?

In this episode, Kimberley Seldon tackles one of the most common challenges creative professionals face: charging appropriately for their expertise, time, and resources.

Many interior designers struggle with pricing because they lack clarity around costs, profitability, and the true value of their services. Kimberley explains why chronic undercharging damages both confidence and business growth — and how understanding your numbers is essential for building a profitable interior design business.

In this episode, we learn:
• Why interior designers must understand their business costs to price services profitably
• How clear pricing helps clients make confident decisions
• Why flat fee proposals can be difficult to structure correctly
• How tracking time, resources, and expenses improves profitability
• Why undercharging creates stress, resentment, and unsustainable businesses
• How creative professionals can confidently communicate their value
• Why understanding your numbers is essential for long-term business success and financial stability


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Legal Disclosure | This podcast is for educational purposes only and provides general business advice for interior designers and design professionals. It is not intended as individual legal, accounting, or professional guidance. Kimberley Seldon and Business of Design® make no guarantees regarding accuracy and are not liable for how information is used. Strategies shared may not apply to every situation—listeners should seek qualified legal, financial, or professional advice before making business decisions. References and resources mentioned may change over time.

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