Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design

103. Why Your Interior Design Projects Keep Going Over Budget

25 Mar 2026

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Send Katie a Text Message!! Have you ever wrapped up a project and thought… how did we get here again?You started with a clear vision, a solid plan, and a client who seemed aligned. But somewhere between the mood board and install day, the budget unraveled. Now the client is stressed, you’re reworking the same design over and over, and a project that once felt exciting feels heavy.In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason interior design projects go over budget—and it’s probably not what you think.It’s not that you’re bad at budgeting.It’s not just inflation.And it’s definitely not just your client.It’s your process.I’m walking you through the structural shifts that will help you protect your budget, your time, and your client relationships—so your projects stay profitable and far less stressful.IN THIS EPISODE:• Why projects go over budget (and why it’s not a pricing problem)• The biggest mistake designers make when discussing budget• How line-item pricing leads to negotiation and scope creep• What “pillow syndrome” is and why it destroys your design integrity• Why clients compare instead of trust your design decisions• The power of room-based budgeting vs. item-based pricing• How to anchor clients to investment range instead of individual pieces• Why flat-fee revision rounds protect your time and profitability• The exact budget question that creates clarity from the startIf your projects constantly go over budget, it’s not because you need better math, it’s because your process isn’t supporting clear decision-making.When clients evaluate a design piece by piece, every item becomes negotiable. That leads to endless revisions, lost time, and reduced profitability.But when you structure your process differently—by setting budgets upfront, presenting the room as a whole, and clearly defining revisions—you create stability, confidence, and momentum in your projects.This episode will help you stop redesigning the same project over and over and start running a business that actually protects your time, your profit, and your sanity.Connect with KatieLinkedInBusiness Strategy Sessions for Interior Designers Free Resources for scaling your interior design firmWebsite

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Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design

103. Why Your Interior Design Projects Keep Going Over Budget

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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