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Will a Schedule Hurt Your Creativity? business calendar color creative process creativity decor design design process entrepreneur home house ideas interior design interior designer kathleen dipaolo living pattern return on interiors roi system rooms schedule small business smart space tips trends

Being the owner of a creative business can be a strange balancing act. On the one hand, you have to be strategic, logical, and analytical as a CEO. Then you ALSO have to be creative, intuitive, and empathetic to do your best work as a designer. WHOA! Even the best designer can have a hard time...

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Stain Grade vs. Paint Grade Cabinetry bathroom design process expert designer kitchen kitchen design return on interiors roi roi system

If you are selecting new cabinetry, what is paint-grade vs. stain-grade wood? Is it a special type of wood? Actually, it is not a type of wood.

What Does Paint Grade Mean?

If you select to paint your cabinets, they will be made with “paint-grade” wood, which really means a wood...

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How to Make the Best Impression at the Beginning of a New Project binder business ideas business improvements business success design process digital organization interior design interior designer organization organized return on interiors

Yeah! You have a new client who has contracted you for a design project. That means new possibilities and opportunities to flex your creative wings in new ways.

Since you never get a second chance to make a first impression, it’s important to start this relationship on the right foot. The...

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