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What an Interior Design Consultation Really Includes, and Why It Matters
Over the years, I’ve had the honor of designing dozens of spaces for children and families — each one filled with emotion, purpose, and...
aseelbysketchbook
May 82 min read


Behind the Doors of Le Petit Marché: A Story of Heart, Craft, and Childhood Spaces.
Some brands are built on business goals, while others are built on passion, purpose, and a deep love for what they create. Le Petit...
aseelbysketchbook
Mar 173 min read


How to Deal with Indecisive Interior Design Clients: A Designer's Guide to Keeping It Together
If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in fabric swatches while your client is still debating between modern or boho chic, you’re not...
aseelbysketchbook
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Is Interior Design School Worth it? Weighing the Pros and Cons
The internet offers a plethora of resources for anyone interested in learning about interior design. Yet, the question of whether formal...
aseelbysketchbook
Aug 19, 20243 min read


Restarting Your Passion for Interior Design: A Journey Back to Creativity (a guide after a break)
Life is a whirlwind of events – from having children and moving countries to career shifts and personal burnout. Amidst these changes,...
aseelbysketchbook
Apr 18, 20242 min read


Pricing your Projects as an Interior Designer
Look, pricing isn't just a number; it's a strategy that reflects the value of your work and determines your business's success. And while...
aseelbysketchbook
Apr 9, 20243 min read


2024 Preparation for Interior Designers
If you're anything like me, you understand the thrill of fresh starts. While we acknowledge that you can embark on new beginnings at any...
aseelbysketchbook
Dec 19, 20235 min read


Audiobooks: From Chocolate Binges to Creative Surges - My Secret Weapon as an Interior Designer.
I once read that motivation is like showering: you must shower daily, and that's how often you need fresh motivation. Motivation is not a...
aseelbysketchbook
Oct 8, 20234 min read


Sharing My Mistakes - So you don't have to go through them...
Not a fan of reading? Watch the video! I recently had the opportunity to collaborate with a talented designer in Dubai on a fabulous...
aseelbysketchbook
Jul 28, 20233 min read


What is E-Design? How to start a business in E-Design as an Interior Designer?
First things first, what is E-Design? In a nutshell, E-Design is an online interior design service that allows clients to receive design...
aseelbysketchbook
Apr 16, 20234 min read


Imposter Syndrom as an Interior Designer
Have you ever felt like a fraud, even though you know you might be *kinda good* at what you do? Do you sometimes feel like you don't...
aseelbysketchbook
Apr 1, 20232 min read


Why do I charge for the first consultation (and why you should too)?
Here is a little pickle every designer gets themselves into, you get a potential client (with a big project). They dangle it in front of...
aseelbysketchbook
Nov 11, 20223 min read


Side Projects and Deep-Seated Shame.
Creativity is a double-edged sword. And it comes in large quantities as a bonus when you have these 2 things: A Degree in Interior Design...
aseelbysketchbook
Oct 16, 20222 min read


Boho-Chic Hotel-Like Bedroom for Moza
Moza is a total badass artist (among many other things) and when I first got the call from here, we immediately clicked. The brief was...
aseelbysketchbook
Oct 2, 20223 min read


WHAT MAKES A GREAT INTERIOR DESIGNER? 5 Strategies For Beginners!
It's all about the mindset. I know, corny af. Being an Interior Designer isn't just about shapes, colors, pieces of furniture, space...
aseelbysketchbook
Dec 8, 20213 min read


The Secrets of An Anxious Interior Designer To Working With Clients.
There is nothing more intense than the butterflies you get right in your gut right before meeting a potential Client (prospect) for the...
aseelbysketchbook
Nov 18, 20215 min read


Books that help you learn Interior Design
I love the internet, I absolutely love that you can find so many resources on anything you want to learn. Including learning more about...
aseelbysketchbook
Aug 30, 20212 min read


Digital Organization for Interior Designers (a how-to guide)
Written by: Fathima Thehreem Edited by: Aseel A. H. Whether you are a messy or an organized individual, I think you might agree that time...
aseelbysketchbook
May 22, 20213 min read


Laptops that I recommend for Interior Designers
I won't take credit for this blog post, this is all of my husband's, Ali Saad, research. As I knew so little but he knows a lot and he...
aseelbysketchbook
Mar 5, 20213 min read


10 Interior Design Tools that made my life so much easier!
Hey Designers! So, last week I have been really busy taking on new projects and clients, and as I was in the middle of it all, I realized...
aseelbysketchbook
Jan 15, 20213 min read


Top Interior Design Industry Terms/ Jargons
Hello beautiful designers, in my latest video, I talked about how it's incredibly important to learn industry terms and jargon,...
aseelbysketchbook
Nov 20, 20206 min read


All the Interior Design topics I covered in my YouTube videos
Hey Designers! I have been on YouTube for quite some time now and I have covered a lot of topics that I get asked about ALL the time, so...
aseelbysketchbook
Sep 11, 20202 min read


6 Ways to Cope with the "The Slow Seasons" in Interior Design.
One of the many appeals of the world of interior design is the financial appeal where people promise interior designers that they will...
aseelbysketchbook
Apr 2, 20204 min read


What to ask a commercial project client (as an Interior Designer)
Hey designers! So in this blog post, I will make it short and simple, here are the 10 questions to ask a commercial project client when...
Aseel A. H.
Feb 22, 20192 min read
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