How To Reduce Risk in Large Interior Design Projects With Lots of Unknowns

Landing a large interior design project comes with many benefits, the most obvious of which is a corresponding large fee! A large project may also provide marketing opportunities (new, fabulous project photos for your website, getting published, referral opportunities from higher-end clients, working with reputable builders or seasoned architects, etc.). Many designers feel a large project is also the best opportunity to really flex their creative muscle by having the chance to execute innovative ideas at a grand scale and generally from start to finish.

But large projects can also feel risky. You’ll likely need to turn away other work, you may have an extended timeline that’s difficult to pinpoint, there may be significant unknowns, you may need to rely more heavily on your team, and you may need to pivot many times as you work through all the phases. And then there is that anxiety that comes along with biting off something that feels daunting: Yikes, how will I EVER get this done!?!?!?!?

I know a large project for some may not be a large project for others, so here are a few definitions:

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