Mastering the Business of Interior Design: Success by Design

52: Tariff Talk: Navigating the Hidden Costs Impacting Your Interior Design Clients


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Think tariffs don’t affect you? Think again. On this episode of Success by Design, Mastering the Business of Interior Design, Katie Decker-Erickson breaks down exactly why interior designers must care about these seemingly distant policies—and how tariffs quietly ripple through every project, influencing your pricing, timelines, and creative choices.

In this episode, Katie covers:

  • Why tariffs matter—the hidden costs impacting your client budgets, lead times, and sourcing decisions.
  • Real-world examples of how designers have navigated—and even thrived—amidst tariff disruptions.
  • Strategic insights on how to communicate these complex changes clearly, keeping your client relationships strong, no matter how unpredictable the tariff landscape.

Plus, Katie teases next week's roundtable featuring three industry powerhouses who reveal unexpected opportunities and brilliant strategies born from navigating tariff turmoil.

Ready to turn uncertainty into a competitive advantage?


Tune in to Success by Design—and sharpen your design business savvy.

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