EP 271 | Legal Protection for Interior Designers with Thomas Nation
Are unclear contracts and pricing practices putting your interior design business at risk?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon is joined by construction law specialist Thomas Nation of Harrison Clark Rickerbys to discuss the legal responsibilities interior designers face when managing client relationships, contracts, and money.
From disclosure requirements to enforceable agreements, this conversation highlights how clarity and proper documentation can help protect your business from disputes and litigation.
If you want to run a more professional, legally protected design business, this episode is essential listening.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why clarity around pricing and money is legally required
• How proper insurance protects your design business
• Why your contract must be both professional and legally enforceable
• The legal risks of undisclosed profits and markups
• The difference between acting as an “agent” versus a “principal”
• How stronger communication and documentation reduce legal exposure
About Thomas Nation
Construction & Engineering
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
Construction law is very varied and the intersections with property, commercial law and litigation makes it both technical and endlessly varied. Working with both property developers and individuals, as well as some schools, Thomas focuses on offering his clients pragmatic solutions, whether their issue is a straightforward transaction or a complex dispute.
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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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