Your Supplier Goes Bust. Who’s Left Holding the Bill?
Your client has paid. You've paid the supplier. Then the supplier goes into administration. Who's responsible for the money, the goods and putting things right? Rachel Usher examines the financial risks interior design studios take when procuring FF&E, why procurement margins are so often inadequate and why every studio founder needs to understand the distinction between principal and agent.
Enough: Reflections from Design Biz Retreat 2026, Costa Mesa, California
Reflections from Design Biz Retreat 2026 in Costa Mesa, California, where conversations about visibility, impact and business growth sparked a deeper question: when is enough, enough? Rachel Usher explores the importance of authentic storytelling, meaningful connections, financial wellbeing and redefining success in the interior design industry. A personal reflection on building ambitious, profitable businesses without sacrificing the people, relationships and lives that matter most.
Reflections from the Business of Interiors Community Summit 2026
The 2026 Business of Interiors Community Summit was more than two days of inspiring talks and beautiful venues; it was a reminder of the power of bringing studio founders together to have the conversations our industry so often avoids. From honest discussions around resilience, leadership and self-belief to new friendships, shared experiences and moments of genuine connection, this year's Summit reignited confidence, inspired fresh thinking and reinforced what lies at the heart of The Business of Interiors: a community built on generosity, openness and the belief that no one should have to build a successful design business alone.
Why The Business of Interiors Exists
The Business of Interiors was created to bring transparency, mentorship, and meaningful community to professional interior designers navigating the realities of running a studio. Moving beyond aesthetics and CPDs, this platform addresses the often-isolating business side of interiors, from financial and risk management to leadership, profitability, and burnout. Designed for established studio owners, it offers honest conversations, commercial insight, and real-time experience from within the industry, not formulas or gimmicks. If you’re committed to building a sustainable, high-calibre design practice without sacrificing your wellbeing, this is where the conversation begins.
From Runways To Residences: The Importance Of Tenacity In Design With Fameed Khalique
Key highlights and takeaways from episode 17 of the If These Walls Could Talk podcast, From Runways To Residences: The Importance Of Tenacity In Design With Fameed Khalique.
designing in the present with Emma Sims Hilditch
Highlights and key takeaways from episode 11 of the If These Walls Could Talk podcast with Emma Sims Hilditch.
How to bounce back after making a mistake on a client project.
How to bounce back after making a mistake on a client project. Rachel Usher, founder of Rachel Usher Interior Design and The Business Of Interiors explains how you can bounce back after making a mistake on a client's interior design project.
Leading change in interior design with vanessa brady obe.
Leading change in interior design with Vanessa Brady OBE.