A look at what it means to run a design business with clearer boundaries in 2026: fewer detours, stronger processes, better clients, and a way of working that protects time, energy, and creative focus.

2026 is the year of no more “good enough.”

Fewer, better choices. Less decision fatigue. More intentional design that respects your time and your home. Here’s why letting go of fast fixes—and leaning on seasoned professionals—creates spaces that last longer, function better, and feel like you.

A December wish list of thoughtfully chosen pieces for home, work, travel, and everyday life. Items meant to bring beauty, function, and intention into the year ahead.

A look inside the Designer’s Lounge Retreat in Milford: three days of honest conversations, practical strategy, and the kind of clarity that changes how designers run their businesses.

Every smooth design process starts with shared visual language between designer and client.

Pinterest helps interior designers decode what clients actually mean—turning vague descriptions into visual clarity and confidence that carries through every phase of the project.

By replacing lengthy questionnaires with visual boards, designers save time, build trust, and start every project aligned.

Modern bathroom design goes beyond what’s visible. It focuses on proportion, material balance, and the effortless integration of technology.

At House of Huck, Meredith Huck approaches bathrooms as small-scale studies in design intelligence: where light, texture, and innovation work together to create spaces that feel both restorative and refined.

From clean-lined layouts and layered materials to seamless tech and natural warmth, this is modern design built to last.

The secret to a stress-free renovation isn’t luck—it’s preparation. At House of Huck, we believe great projects start long before construction begins, with clear plans, early decisions, and the right coordination.

Every designer reaches a point where effort alone stops working. Stop Stretching Thin breaks down the three business stages of growth—and how to focus on what matters most in each one.

Most renovation stress doesn’t come from dust or delays—it comes from unclear budgets. Before hiring a general contractor, you need a clear, itemized plan that outlines scope, cost, and contingency.

At House of Huck, we help clients define every line item, review bids with precision, and sequence design and build for efficiency. Because when you know your numbers before you start, your project runs smoother, faster, and with fewer surprises.

Systems, Not Stress introduces the three core House of Huck resources designed to help interior designers work with clarity, consistency, and control — the building blocks of a profitable creative business.

Peek inside our kitchen-flow playbook. Work triangles, smart zones, and luxe details that turn weekday breakfasts (and cocktail parties) into smooth sailing.

Think working with an interior designer is all-or-nothing? Discover three collaboration paths, from turnkey full-service to DIY-friendly consults, and find the support that fits your life and budget.

Steal the preventative checklist we at House of Huck rely on, crystal-clear scope, 20 % buffers, QR-coded spec books, and weekly updates, to keep your projects smooth and your clients thrilled.

Discover the time-blocking habits, systems, and boundaries that let a Connecticut interior designer juggle clients, 12+ projects, and family life—without burning out.