DROWNING IN CLIENT WORK? BURNT OUT BY TOUGH PROJECTS?

FINALLY—A PROVEN WAY
TO RUN YOUR INTERIOR
DESIGN BUSINESS without THE CHAOS.

Say goodbye to scope creep, pricing confusion, and nonstop client fires. Get the exact systems, templates, and training to book better projects, set stronger boundaries, and take back control of your interior business with complete confidence.

WHO WE HELP

You’re an interior designer with big dreams for your business. You want high-end projects with realistic budgets, a streamlined process, and a waitlist of dream clients who trust you.

But right now?

  • You’re drowning in the day-to-day.

  • You’re reinventing the wheel for every project.

  • You know there’s a better way—but carving out time to fix it feels impossible.

Sound like you?

Then, you’re in the right place.

HOW WE HELP

We give you the exact templates, tools, and trainings you need to run your business like a well oiled machine. Through industry-tested programs and done-for-you templates, we help you:

✔ Clarify and price your services with confidence
✔ Create a seamless client experience that attracts high-end clients
✔ Work more efficiently with tried-and-true processes
✔ Book more of the right projects (at the right price)
✔ Step into the CEO role—stop acting like a freelancer

No more second-guessing. No more overworking for too little.

Just clear, expert-backed steps to a business that actually works for you.

WORK MORE EFFICIENTLY

No more reinventing the wheel for every project. Plug-and-play templates cut your workload in half so you can focus on design.

FOCUS ON BIG PICTURE GROWTH

When systems handle the busywork, you get back your time—and your sanity. Step into your Creative Director shoes and dream big about the future!

DELIVER A HIGH END EXPERIENCE

A refined, high-end process = happier clients, smoother projects, consistent referrals, and five-star reviews on repeat.

ELEVATE YOUR BRAND

Everything from your proposals to client communication will reflect your expertise—so clients trust you and are willing to invest.

RAISE YOUR RATES (with confidence)

We’ll help you build a pricing structure that feels good to charge and easy to explain. No more underpricing.

BOOK OUT YOUR PIPELINE

With a profitable, polished business, you’ll be the designer clients can’t wait to work with.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

START - STREAMLINE - SCALE 

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FOR BRAND NEW DESIGNERS JUST STARTING THEIR BUSINESS w/ no industry experience

For brand-new designers launching their business. Get step-by-step guidance, expert support, and industry insights so you can start strong in just six weeks.

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OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM

THE DESIGNED TO SCALE® METHOD

OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAM THE DESIGNED TO SCALE® METHOD

ready to increase profitability and attract better clients?

The proven framework plus 16 weeks of coaching & consulting to help you price your services, set boundaries, and create an elevated process so you can charge more and work less.

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EXCLUSIVE FOR DTS ALUMNI & FORMER 1:1 CLIENTS ONLY

private, invite-only community for interior designers who have worked with us through 1:1 consulting or The Designed to Scale® Method.

This membership gives you ongoing strategy, expert consulting, and real-time support so you can continue scaling with confidence.

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BY INVITATION ONLY FOR DTS GRADUATES

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NEED HELP RIGHT.THIS.SECOND?

Then head to

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Done-for-you templates for your interior design business.

Why start from scratch? These proven templates are used by six- and seven-figure designers to streamline their business and deliver a luxury client experience—without the guesswork.

WHAT INTERIOR DESIGNERS ARE SAYING…

MY CLIENTS HAVE BEEN FEATURED in:

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100+

1:1 CLIENTS SERVED

Through 1:1 consulting and done-for-you implementation services, we have helped over 100 designers build profitable, sustainable businesses.

350+

STUDENTS ENROLLED

We’ve supported over 350 interior designers in our online program, Design Business Foundations, and our signature program, The Designed to Scale® Method.

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You don’t need to overhaul everything. You just need to fix the right thing.

This 2-minute quiz will help you identify what’s holding you back and how to fix it.

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OH, HEY THERE! (That’s Midwest for “Hi!”)

I’m Katie, and I’ve helped hundreds of interior designers simplify, streamline, and scale their businesses without overcomplicating things.

Most designers come to me thinking they have a pricing problem. But really? It’s a services, process, and boundaries problem.

The good news? 

We fix all of it.

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