EP 285 | A Day in the Life of an Interior Designer with Kimberley Seldon
What does a real day look like behind the scenes of a successful interior design business?
In this episode, Kimberley Seldon takes listeners through a typical workday—from job sites and fabrication meetings to client communication and production planning—offering an honest look at the pace, pressure, and problem-solving required to run a thriving design firm.
This behind-the-scenes episode highlights the importance of organization, documentation, and staying proactive in every aspect of project management.
If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to manage multiple moving parts in an interior design business, this episode gives you a candid look inside the process.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
• Why documenting site notes immediately improves accuracy and efficiency
• How detailed communication records protect your projects and business
• What a typical day can look like for a working interior designer
• Why organization is essential to successful project management
• How staying proactive helps prevent costly mistakes and oversights
• The importance of tracking conversations, decisions, and updates in real time
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