Interior designing can be one of the most lucrative ways to expand one’s business opportunities. This can turn into hugely creative work in case someone is personally passionate about interior designing as in interest. Hence, accompanying one’s passion for striking the right cords in the business world, interior designing can pay-off in a tremendous way.

Interior designing is trending on online and onsite platforms. According to market research, published in IBISWorld, the growth in corporate profit and the value of nonresidential construction are expected to shoot up three times in coming years i.e. 2021 to 2026. This surge in the interior design industry has been introduced by the biggest companies in the US and Europe that focus on innovative and unprecedented interior decorating methods, residential design techniques, and institutional designs that speak for themselves.

Following the footsteps of the biggest brands in interior designing, there are a few tips that can help the starters in this field who aspire to either establish an interior designing company from scratch or those who want to expand the business opportunities for an already established brand;

Determining the Services

Interior designing is a vast area where one can be creative with a lot of things. When you first start your business, the most important thing is to determine what services you will be offering specifically. Whatever services you intend to offer, make sure you deliver your clients with exactly what you offer. This way, your business will not only gain the trust of your clients but will also expand among the targeted audience.

Determining the Market and Audience

It is important to stick to a particular market, which can be one or two, to have a clear direction in your business. Interior designing opens various business opportunities however, not all can be incorporated under a single brand as such an open field might lessen your brand’s credibility. Therefore, one can choose a targeted market, for instance;
  • Corporations and businesses – office design
  • Hospitality providers
  • Institutional design
  • Home furnishing and décor – Residential design, etc.
  • Choose a Trademark Style
Every brand and company has a particular trademark of their productions and services that becomes their identity. In a creative field like interior designing, the only way to impress your audience is to stick to a specific style and category which will be your brands’ distinct identity. Also, a targeted audience will be attracted to you instead of a one-size-fits-all approach. After all, it is better to specialize in one thing than to remain half-way through many things.

An Evocative Online Presence

More than the on-site platforms, online marketing techniques have proven to be much effective in this day and age of technology. People tend to select their preferences online first and then order them. Therefore, an online platform for your creative business will surely enhance your market presence and business opportunities in terms of bringing more traffic and audience to your brand.

An online platform is also a way to begin your startup journey as an interior designer. According to a study, in the US alone, there are more than 100,000 firms for interior design businesses which employ almost 116,466 interior designers[2]. This shows the demand for this business which can be doubled with an online presence.

Building a Portfolio

A strong portfolio will attract many customers to your business. A portfolio is a visual presentation of your work that makes your job of convincing people, easier. By looking at your work, people will approach you easily. Your portfolio must speak for itself.

Setting Rates

Rates of your interior design services should be flexible or fixed, depending upon the type of work you are involved in. This will help you reach a larger audience as you will be expanding your rate-sheet for all kinds of people. The affordability of your services, however, will determine your audience.

Building Relations with Suppliers and Contractors

Without the help of suppliers and contractors, interior design cannot be successful. This is an extensively creative project that requires the expertise of a lot of artisans. Therefore, you must be able to have an inventory of supplies along with good relations with the contractors. For instance,

  • Appliance distributors
  • General contractors
  • Textile suppliers
  • Carpenters
  • Painters
  • Electricians and electrical equipment suppliers, etc.


A Rigorous Promotion Campaign

The promotion of your brand is something that cannot be overlooked in this modern day. A strong online presence can only be achieved through a rigorous promotional campaign, online and on-site. For this, a few things can be done;

  • Start a blog for your brand that will not only work as a portfolio but will also project information regarding your prospects. SEO techniques can be used to fully enhance your online campaign
  • Use paid ads to activate your lead generation
  • Make and share your business cards
  • Ask family and friends to spread the word about your brand
  • Attend tradeshows and discussions to create a strong marketing network. This will expose your brand to a vast audience
Interior designing can be a very lucrative and far-reaching business. It can open many opportunities for beginners in this field. Thus, taking it on as a business platform will surely give you satisfactory results.