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Positioning Your Design Firm Around a Strong Philosophy: A Growth Strategy
Learn how defining your design philosophy can guide growth and client alignment.
How Interior Designers Can Operationalize Client Identity and Story into Their Process
Discover how to capture client stories and transform them into a scalable process for your interior design business.
Coaching for Designers: Turning Value Into a Business Advantage
Business coaching for designers helps firms turn value into a strategy. Learn how to build trust, guide client investments, and deliver stronger experiences.
Design is Emotional: How to Support Clients Through the Ups and Downs
Design projects are emotional journeys. Learn how firms can support clients through the highs and lows, creating trust and unforgettable experiences.
Managing Expectations: The Most Overlooked Skill in Residential Design
Managing expectations is the most overlooked skill in design. Learn how firms can reduce stress, build trust, and deliver smoother client experiences.
Why Strong Operations Are the Secret to a Seamless Client Experience in Interior Design
Strong operations are the secret to a seamless client experience. See how design firms like Davinci Interiors build processes that deliver stress-free projects.
Feeling the Shift? Why Now is the Perfect Time to Revisit Your Interior Design Business Strategy for 2026
Interior design firms are feeling the pressure of a shifting market—but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Here's how to revisit and refine your strategy in 2025 so you stay focused, clear, and competitive.
Why Renovations Are the Smartest Opportunity for Interior Designers in 2026
With fewer new builds and more clients staying put, renovations are booming in 2025. This blog explores how interior designers can reposition their services and marketing to take full advantage of the shift—with support from 19th & Co.
How to Land the Best Interior Design Job: Start Your Own Firm
Your brand is more than a logo or a color palette; it’s the personality, voice, and essence of your design firm. A well-defined brand identity helps attract the right clients, establish credibility, and create a lasting impression. Whether you’re launching a new firm or refining an existing one, strategic branding ensures that your business communicates a clear and compelling message.
Developing a Unique Brand Identity for Design Firms
Social media has become saturated with hundreds of brands fighting for 15 seconds of fame or visibility. If you want to stand out among the herd, you definitely need to have a strong sense of who and what your company stands for.
Building a Portfolio that Sells: Marketing Strategies for Designers
A strong brand identity is not just about aesthetics, it’s about creating a memorable and meaningful experience. By clearly defining your niche, crafting a compelling brand story, maintaining visual consistency, and delivering exceptional service, you can establish a design firm that not only stands out but also thrives in the industry.
Taking Strides in Design: How to Grow Your Business
At 19th&CO we believe that confidence is one of the most important attributes needed to lead. Being confident is more than just having self-assurance, it gives the clarity to make informed decisions, and the support to keep moving forward.
Fractional CFO Implementation for Your Business
Running a business unfortunately means you’ll be running numbers. Everything has a dollar sign attached to it. Having to take on the tasks of tracking your finances can take away from your role as a business owner.

