EP 199 | How Interior Designers Can Avoid Project Fatigue with Kimberley Seldon
Are your interior design projects dragging on so long that clients — and your team — feel completely exhausted?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares a practical 5-step strategy to help interior designers reduce project fatigue, improve the client experience, and keep projects moving efficiently from concept to completion.
Long timelines, constant revisions, decision fatigue, and unclear expectations can quickly turn exciting design projects into stressful experiences. Kimberley explains how thoughtful project management and stronger communication can help designers protect profitability while creating a smoother process for clients.
In this episode, we learn:
• Why setting client expectations consistently reduces stress and confusion
• How spending more time in the design and ideation phase improves project efficiency
• Why creating project milestones helps clients stay engaged and confident
• How strategic project breaks can prevent burnout and decision fatigue
• Why helping clients visualize the finished result keeps momentum moving forward
• How better project management leads to more profitable interior design projects
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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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