Behind the scenes - a day in the life of an interior designer

People often think a day in the life of an interior designer is all about picking out pretty fabrics and drinking expensive lattes, but the reality involves a lot more coffee-fueled chaos and heavy lifting than you'd expect. If you've ever watched those 30-minute home makeover shows, you've seen the "highlight reel." You see the "before" and the "after," but you miss the eight hours in between where the designer is covered in drywall dust, arguing with a flooring vendor over a delayed shipment, and trying to figure out why a sofa won't fit through a standard-sized door. ...

February 19, 2026 · 6 min · Conway Sahle