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How to Manage an Interior Design Project like a Pro
#interiordesign #interiordesigner
How to Manage an Interior Design Project like a Pro
Are you an interior designer wanting to learn how best to manage an interior design project for your clients? In this video, I'm outlining my complete design process from beginning to end that will allow you to manage a project from start to finish without any major complications.
For new designers starting out, this is a comprehensive guide on how to professionally handle interior design projects that will allow you to create long lasting relationships with your clients and get word of mouth referrals!
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▶ Canva: www.canva.com/
▶ GET $200 OFF Interior Design Institure Course:
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👋 WHO AM I?
If we haven’t met before - Hi! I’m Sarah, a marketing expert-turned-entrepreneur who left her full-time corporate job to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming an interior designer. If you're looking to start your interior design journey, then you've certainly come to the right place. On this channel, I share business tips, industry best practices and insights into how to become a successful designer. You'll catch me behind the scenes working on interior design projects and sharing unique experiences through "Day in the Life" vlogs.
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📈 GET BUSINESS COACHING FROM ME
If you are a new or beginner designer looking to get help with starting your interior design business then book a 1-ON-1 Coaching Session (virtual) with me in which you will get the opportunity to ask me anything related to your design career challenges. I've helped many designers achieve their goals and helped develop personalized solutions to grow their businesses.
▶ BOOK HERE: www.elevated-living.ca/service-page/1-1-coaching?referral=book_button_widget
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✨ WATCH ME TRANSFORM SPACES
I launched my Interior Design Studio by the name of 'Elevated Living By Sarah Adnan' in 2020. Since then, I've worked on 20+ projects and made beautiful designs a reality for my clients through vision boards, detailed floor plans and project management. By working with me, you're not just getting a design expert, but a problem solver who will ensure that your dream home is taken care of from beginning to end with the utmost attention and detail.
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🎙️ DESIGN TABLE PODCAST
My purpose is to bring value and inspiration to those looking to pave their own way in the world of design. In this podcast, I sit down with industry professionals and business leaders to bring insightful conversations about interior design and entrepreneurship.
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FOLLOW ME ON:
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🌐 Website: www.elevated-living.ca
Sales strategy, client acquisition, interior design business, ultimate sales strategy, how to get clients, competitive edge, interior design solutions, business growth, industry insights, interior design project, interior design process
00:00 Introduction
00:39 3 Stages of a Design Project
00:49 Stage 1: Sales
01:14 Stage 2: Design and Planning
01:27 Site Visit
02:40 Ideate
04:44 Presentation Time
06:14 Budget Planning
07:53 Contractor Estimates
09:40 Ordering Samples
11:13 Stage 3: Execution
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Відео

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A Beginner's Guide to Starting Your Interior Design Business
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Watch an Interior Design Project Come Together! Shocking Before and After
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How To Gather a Sample Inventory for your Interior Design Business
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My FOOL PROOF Template for Creating an Interior Design Contract
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How to Develop a Healthy Relationship with Your Client
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How to Conduct a Successful Design Consultation
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From Overseas to Overachieving: Interview with a Successful Interior Designer in Canada | Ep 9
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An Interior Designer's Journey in Canada and How to Set Up Processes for Your Design Business | Ep 8
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Architectural Designer Explains Sustainable Design and Tiny House Living in Canada | Ep 7
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My SECRET Pricing Strategy For Interior Designers
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10 Things You Didn't Know About Me (Number 4 is WILD!)
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Interview With A Personal Trainer Who Believes Wellness Is a Way of Life | Ep. 6
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Success is Not a Number - Entrepreneurship in Real Estate | Ep 5
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Power of Social Media and Why Your Business Needs to be on TikTok | Ep 4
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Understanding the Canadian Real Estate from an Expert - Will it Crash or Continue to Grow? | Ep 3
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Learning About Interior Design Best Practices and Trade Secrets | Ep 2
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How To Be Successful At Entrepreneurship Like a Boss | Ep 1
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A Kitchen Transformation Story - From Builder Basic to Upgraded
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The Not So Glamorous Side of Interior Design | Frequently Asked Q&A Session
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COURSE REVIEW: The Interior Design Institute (IDI)
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I'm Back! With Another Day in the Life | Client Meetings | Site Visits | Furniture Shopping
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Interior Design Universities and Colleges in Canada
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Interior Design Universities and Colleges in Canada

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @AysegulEsra
    @AysegulEsra 2 дні тому

    2:04 Avanco Social é o melhor para comprar seguidores pro youtube e tiktok instagram

  • @AylinOyku
    @AylinOyku 2 дні тому

    compro curtidas pra minha página no site do Avanco social

  • @katetauber4576
    @katetauber4576 20 днів тому

    Thanks Sarah. Great to discover this. Appreciate your tips… same reasons I chose this course. Think course lacks visual resources like webinars so finding you tube clips is really helpful. 🙌 appreciate ur work . Did u do autocad with IDI that was the one advanced thing I plan to add on.

  • @ballearta2560
    @ballearta2560 22 дні тому

    Sarah thank you for this video. I would like to have a one to one coach lesson please

  • @user-og4zb3yd1b
    @user-og4zb3yd1b 25 днів тому

    Amazing video

  • @user-og4zb3yd1b
    @user-og4zb3yd1b 27 днів тому

    Beautiful work ❤

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 26 днів тому

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @naomia.medina1071
    @naomia.medina1071 Місяць тому

    Beautiful ❤

  • @jacquelynbabush7735
    @jacquelynbabush7735 Місяць тому

    He is gorgeous! I never knew that British Shorthairs came in color point! Does he have blue eyes?

  • @Dindaol
    @Dindaol Місяць тому

    Great video! ❤ Is the contractor that usually goes to get building permits?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan Місяць тому

      Yes, I prefer to work with certified contractors who can take care of permit process rather than taking ownership of that task myself

  • @tasha19here
    @tasha19here Місяць тому

    Such a great video! You really simplified the stages of the process so they’re easy to keep in mind.

  • @khalil-b
    @khalil-b Місяць тому

    Hi Sarah first of all thank you so much for the amazing content, you are soo inspirational ❤, can this course make me able to work in canada as an interior designer in my own busniss or in a disign firm ?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan Місяць тому

      Yes you can run your own business even without this course, you can practice design but if anything structural is related to project then you’ll have to contract project out to certified architectural designers

    • @khalil-b
      @khalil-b Місяць тому

      @@SarahAdnan thank you so much sarah , im so grateful that you answer my question , now im not in canada im planing to come in 2025 inchallah , im 26 y old , the interior design is my passion , your story and how you followed your passion and begin your own busniss inspire me and motivate me , it's soo difficult for me to travel from algeria , africa, to canada but i have believe in god and soo much hope , allah protect you sister i wish you all the best in your life and in your career

  • @Indianoamericanorussiano
    @Indianoamericanorussiano 2 місяці тому

    Do you live in Karachi, Pakistan? Or, you're from Lahore, Pakistan?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan Місяць тому

      Neither! I live in Canada

  • @paulinabrochocka2778
    @paulinabrochocka2778 2 місяці тому

    Grate content and very helpfully video to create checklist to start business 😊 thank you!

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan Місяць тому

      Glad it was helpful for you!

  • @sal8957
    @sal8957 2 місяці тому

    *promo sm*

  • @aaliyahsymone7663
    @aaliyahsymone7663 2 місяці тому

    i wish you would've linked the video that you mentioned. i would've loved to see it.

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 2 місяці тому

      They’re linked as part of the video! Check the top right corner or the video description ❤️

  • @diyaphilip7185
    @diyaphilip7185 2 місяці тому

    Hi Sarah ,love ur content,thanks for sharing your knowledge and hands on experience with the rest of us ... Which app do u use to make your videos for youtube ?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! For UA-cam video editing I use Filmora :)

  • @InteriorContractor
    @InteriorContractor 2 місяці тому

    Great 👍 video

  • @carolinemckeever7065
    @carolinemckeever7065 2 місяці тому

    Amazing! Thank you.

  • @amandajill3625
    @amandajill3625 3 місяці тому

    If you don’t talk to explain, how is anyone supposed to learn when you can’t see what you’re doing half the time 😮🥲 xxx

  • @aftonmcelroy965
    @aftonmcelroy965 3 місяці тому

    Thank you so much! Your videos are incredibly helpful. Do you have advice on where we could find template for service agreements for designers?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I would recommend checking out The Little Design Corner for templates. If you send me a DM on Instagram at @elevatedlivingbysarah, I can share the link

  • @annakolesnikova3738
    @annakolesnikova3738 3 місяці тому

    Beautiful project Sarah, congrats! What's your process like? How did you manage to create the design and finishes before you had your first consultation with the client and before getting hired?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 3 місяці тому

      Thank you for watching! I always conduct a free discovery call with my client to get an idea of what they're looking for so that I'm prepared with ideas when I visit their house for the paid consultation. Hope that helps!

  • @elconsultoriodecandida7304
    @elconsultoriodecandida7304 3 місяці тому

    Magnifique!Merci .😊

  • @StratexMedia
    @StratexMedia 3 місяці тому

    if anything extra came up wouldn’t the client would say that hey this is on u not me why are u charging me extra hourly for?

  • @neelam537
    @neelam537 4 місяці тому

    The snail at the beginning KILLED me 😅

  • @pranitajain5589
    @pranitajain5589 4 місяці тому

    can you tell which online interior course is best

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 4 місяці тому

      Please check out this video where I talk about the online course I took: ua-cam.com/video/UnOEi7xxe3M/v-deo.html

  • @loganbowers45
    @loganbowers45 4 місяці тому

    Hi Sarah, do you photograph your finished projects? Could you do a video on what softwares you use to edit the images, settings if you use your phone, etc.? I am enrolled in the IDI program and I wish they had either a masterclass or advanced module for this. Getting a photographer after each project would not be cost effective, especially in my area. Thank you!

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 4 місяці тому

      Majority of the time I hire professional interior photographers to capture the project - it's always worth investing in to make your portfolio look professional and cut above the rest.

  • @midlifemom5829
    @midlifemom5829 4 місяці тому

    Im a customer in Southern California searching for an interior decorator. How can i ensure the decorator doesn't upcharge on the furniture/accessories i select? Do i ask for actual invoices from the retailer? If i trust they have access to furnishings at a designer discount, i want that discount but will pay for their services/work hours. My friend got scammed by a designer who bought stuff from HomeGoods and world market and upcharged without her knowledge!She found the exact items at these stores for less.

    • @svorachack1991
      @svorachack1991 4 місяці тому

      With all due respect, though things may be available to the public, you are paying someone to piece things together. You are paying for intellectual property of their vision. Yes, you can get the stuff from home goods and all that, but your designer had to go get it. It’s similar to DoorDash. You could go get the food, but you hired someone to pick it up so they charge for that whatever that may be. There is so much that goes into it that people do not see. Sourcing takes a lot of time. I’m not saying your friend is a liar or invalidating their experience. However, at the same time, up-charge is part of the industry and it really isn’t a scam. Just wanted to give prospective.

    • @midlifemom5829
      @midlifemom5829 4 місяці тому

      @@svorachack1991 , understood but this particular designer wasn't transparent with my friend about markups

    • @VictorMedina9710
      @VictorMedina9710 Місяць тому

      ⁠​⁠​⁠@@svorachack1991 I was going to said the same, up charging it’s part of the business, there’s a lot to do, in that case will be a poor business without profit, in every country the designers get a profit of the items they are recommending in some cases they sell to the client directly…what’s the point to get a designer and get their discounts and complain about they are making profit for that? It’s not charity it’s a business. It’s so weird to me when clients said this things about scam or they want to know how much they paid for that, in that case go by yourself and additional pay the designers time. US clients sounds penny pincher, my international clients knows the value of.

  • @Ajitkaur5
    @Ajitkaur5 4 місяці тому

    Thank you Sarah for sharing your knowledge!! I just signed up for the IDI. I am new into this field. I really appreciate your support on UA-cam !! 💕

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan Місяць тому

      Thankyou for the kind words! Best of luck with your journey

  • @wheres_bears1378
    @wheres_bears1378 5 місяців тому

    Do you have to get a builder to come and check if a wall can be knocked out and estimate costs?

  • @malikalyles7124
    @malikalyles7124 5 місяців тому

    Hey, this was very informative! Quick question, I can’t seem to find this answer anywhere. With IDI being accredited in only DDA-specifically for Canada, does that ultimately mean I won’t be recognized and/or qualified to work outside of Canada. I primarily work in Alabama, Mississippi, and Georgia and was hoping to apply for an agency in one of those states. I assume it’ll just depend on the firm, but wanted to ask incase you have some insight on this. Thanks!

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 5 місяців тому

      Thanks for watching - IDI is an internationally recognized course and I believe they collaborate with various associations from different countries for accreditations. I would recommend emailing their support team and they'll be able to confirm your questions regarding where you are located.

    • @malikalyles7124
      @malikalyles7124 4 місяці тому

      @@SarahAdnan thank you!!

  • @user-ic1qt5xp7r
    @user-ic1qt5xp7r 5 місяців тому

    What design program are you using with the device that looks like an I-Pad. You are able to write on the screen.

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 5 місяців тому

      I believe that's just a floorplan image on which you can markup and make notes using the apple pen

  • @flvacationinteriorsflvacat3277
    @flvacationinteriorsflvacat3277 5 місяців тому

    Great video!

  • @shaistatufail8399
    @shaistatufail8399 5 місяців тому

    What is the prerequisite to this course?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 5 місяців тому

      There's none, anyone can take the course.

  • @equatorinteriors1424
    @equatorinteriors1424 5 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing these views Sarah.

  • @SellingSunrise
    @SellingSunrise 5 місяців тому

    Very helpful tips

  • @nshjunoon
    @nshjunoon 6 місяців тому

    This video is so informative, thank you Sara... Subscribing for more

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 2 місяці тому

      Thanks so much for watching and supporting!

  • @tanvikanekar7939
    @tanvikanekar7939 6 місяців тому

    Hi Sarah, did you consider NYIAD? any pros and cons?

  • @arsaudvlogs
    @arsaudvlogs 6 місяців тому

    InShaAllah I’ll have this breed one day, is there any chance we can get it in India ?

  • @arsaudvlogs
    @arsaudvlogs 6 місяців тому

    Which breed is your cat, BarakAllah I love her/him 🫶🏻🥹

  • @naomi5418
    @naomi5418 6 місяців тому

    TO add on to the list : OCAD offers Becholor of Environment design with focus on interior design ; Sheridan college also offers a 4 year Becholor degree in Interior Design

  • @SarahAdnan
    @SarahAdnan 6 місяців тому

    Watch the Full Video: ua-cam.com/video/aa5T7gn-O_4/v-deo.html

  • @WackyWitchTV
    @WackyWitchTV 6 місяців тому

    As a single mom and 48 years old I am only have 12 more classes left to get my BA in Business with a Marketing certificate. I want to become an Interior Designer but the thought of going back to University and taking on more crazy loans is not something I want at my age especially. Thank you for this video! I was looking at NYIAD but to be honest it looks kind of junkie and is more expensive.

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 6 місяців тому

      I'm happy to hear that - wishing you the best of luck in pursuing interior design!

  • @sayedafridsw5779
    @sayedafridsw5779 7 місяців тому

    HELLO ,SARAH we have our company in India we got some special designs and products that would be more valueable in your country, it would turn out to be a greater opportunity if we communicate and share our designs what we have. How can we contact you?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 7 місяців тому

      I shared my email via Instagram, please share you product/website for more information. Thanks

  • @gamemylifeaway1112
    @gamemylifeaway1112 7 місяців тому

    i have access to the best moving service, i own it lol. i want to expand to interior design. so, would you say I need to be in residential? i mean obviously. i want to be the guy who tells you how to place things in the house because we have an eye for that after 10+ years working with realtors and interior designers. we are just not sure where to start. I will be booking a consultation with you soon but a quick answer would be awesome :) thanks

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 7 місяців тому

      Thanks for reaching out - you can send me an email through website and we can chat further. www.elevated-living.ca/connect

  • @gamemylifeaway1112
    @gamemylifeaway1112 7 місяців тому

    subscribed

  • @NeeNeTV
    @NeeNeTV 7 місяців тому

    Do you think that interior design is a lucrative business still and good to pursue I’ve waisted 2 years of talent so scared and still scared any suggestions on what motivated you the most

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 7 місяців тому

      It can be if you are making the right connections and taking the right projects. You have to learn how to establish a profitable pricing structure so that you can make money from taking on 2 to 3 quality jobs in a year vs. taking on volume and being stressed. Feel free to book a coaching session with me and we can chat further. www.elevated-living.ca/services

  • @juliegonzales258
    @juliegonzales258 7 місяців тому

    Youre invited to do my kitchen

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 7 місяців тому

      best compliment! Thank you for stopping by to see my work :)

  • @SarahAdnan
    @SarahAdnan 8 місяців тому

    Watch the full video: ua-cam.com/video/Jbuc1P2N9Y8/v-deo.htmlsi=7KqjsVRW30O82aa4

  • @SarahAdnan
    @SarahAdnan 8 місяців тому

    Watch the full video: ua-cam.com/video/Jbuc1P2N9Y8/v-deo.htmlsi=7KqjsVRW30O82aa4

  • @loganbowers45
    @loganbowers45 8 місяців тому

    Can you do a video on what to include for a Welcome Packet?

    • @SarahAdnan
      @SarahAdnan 8 місяців тому

      That's a great suggestion, I can definitely make a video on that topic!