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Interior Designer’s Business Blueprint

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The Blueprint gives you the map.

The Membership makes sure you don’t have to walk the path alone.

Upgrade to the Membership Experience and get access to:

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The Brief

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“The Brief” is a weekly newsletter serving up bite-sized insights to help your design business grow—with purpose and profit.

Inside, you’ll find…

🎯 Actionable business strategies (that don’t overwhelm)
💡 Behind-the-scenes lessons from Kate’s studio
🧠 Mindset shifts for more clarity, ease, and confidence
🔎 Smart tools + resources worth your time
🧰 Tips you can use today to move your business forward

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"The changes I've implemented in my own business (gleaned from her hard-earned wisdom) have resulted in happier clients, more revenue, and a more beautiful, streamlined process. So much of running an interior design business is about business, not about design - and Kate is a fabulous mentor to truly make the business side of your design firm joyful."

Lesley, IDBB Student
"Designer's Oasis was the neutral third party I needed to take an objective look at some of my (or lack thereof) business processes. Kate lovingly, yet firmly, encouraged me and showed me specifically how to make some necessary changes to allow my business baby to grow up! I will be back for more as my business has grown and new challenges arise, and I am grateful to Designer's Oasis."

Whitney, IDBB Student
"Designer’s Oasis has been such a tremendous help to me in my interior design business. Whether it's process, goal setting, money mindset, or client management you will definitely find something that will help your business get to that next level."

Libby, IDBB Student
"Designer's Oasis changed everything for me. It's helped give me an organized process I could adapt and implement as it fit my business best. I have fallen in love with my business again because of this. I finally feel like I found a person in this crazy industry that I really resonate with, and who's teaching style and organizational style make sense to me."

Andrea, IDBB Student
"When I found Designer’s Oasis, I devoured it. Everything was so good and I found that I kept coming back for more. I’m not a religious person, but I felt like someone was looking out for me. No matter where you are - 1st year, 5th year, 10th year - If you are ready to level up your interior design business, this work forces you into this process where you are looking at your business with fresh eyes."

Tina, IDBB Student
" I’m so thankful for Designer’s Oasis Membership. It is a wealth of knowledge I find myself going back to the lessons over and over."

Monique, IDBB Student

If it’s got to do with interior design & running your business, I’m your girl.

Hey there…I’m Kate Bendewald. Interior designer, business mentor, and founder of Designer’s Oasis. I’ve helped 1000’s of interior designers build businesses rooted in clarity, creativity, and real profit—not burnout.

But I didn’t start out that way.

After years in corporate architecture, I launched my own design firm, hoping for more freedom and fulfillment. What I got instead was late nights, self-doubt, and burnout. I was creative, capable, and still unsure of how to run a business that supported my life goals.

Everything changed when I stopped trying to follow what everyone else was doing—and started designing a business as intentionally as I design for clients.

Today, I run a boutique design firm with unicorn clients, strong boundaries, and a business that supports my life (not the other way around). And through Designer’s Oasis, I help other interior designers do the same—with tools, coaching, and a supportive community that actually gets it.

If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling your way through business and start running it with confidence, you’re in the right place.

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The Designer’s Oasis Podcast

I really love this podcast. Kate is so down-to-earth and feels like someone who could be your friend. Love her energy. This is one of my favorites! Great usable advice for designers!

-Stephanie