Holding a Proposal Meeting to Present Your Scope of Work, Interior Design Contract, and Design Fee

After working with over 100 interior design businesses across the US and Canada, I’ve seen it all—luxurious and streamlined client experiences, and others that quietly sabotage a sale.

One practice I’m asked about often is whether designers should personally present the scope, contract, and design fee to potential clients. Is it helpful? Or does it add unnecessary steps?

This question sparked a real debate, so I asked my audience of interior designers to weigh in. In this post, I’m sharing what they said, what’s actually working (and what isn’t), and my own take on exactly when this tactic is smart—and when it backfires.

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