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14 August 2025

Passive income of an interior designer.

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First of all, it must be said loud and clear: passive income does not come from nowhere and it is definitely not earning while you sleep without any effort. It is the result of earlier, wisely planned and well-implemented work. It doesn't happen overnight. But it is absolutely possible – even in interior design. Why can interior designers have passive income? Designers possess a vast amount of knowledge, experience, and developed processes that, when properly packaged, can work for them even when they are not actively managing projects for clients. If you dedicate time today to create something developmental, in the future you can gain more freedom. For many interior architects, this is a real path to regain control over time and flexibility in work. . What can be a source of passive income in this industry? Below you will find five real paths that you can implement even in a one-person design studio. Each of them can generate profit while you are doing something else or requires minimal maintenance (the so-called semi-passive model). 1. Digital products Not every client will immediately buy a comprehensive project. Many of them: - decorate their apartment on their own, - have a limited budget, - feel lost in decisions, - seek ready-made solutions that they can apply independently. This is an opportunity to sell them ready, practical materials : - interior packages (e.g., a 20 m² living room in Japandi style – moodboard, functional layout, shopping list), - renovation checklists, - mini thematic guides (e.g., kitchen without mistakes, list of questions for the carpenter), - printable interior planners. Plus: products are created once and sold many times. 2. Courses and training More and more people want to arrange their apartments independently, but don’t know where to start, have trouble choosing materials, or fear making costly mistakes. In this role, you can become a guide by leading online courses, in-person workshops, or webinars. Here are some example ideas for topics: - how to collaborate with a renovation team, - how to choose finishing materials, - how to plan a functional kitchen. 3. Presentations and lectures Your knowledge can also be valued outside the design office. Paid lectures, participation in industry conferences, hosting sponsored webinars are all real sources of income. Additionally, materials prepared once can be reused in various forms (e.g., snippets in social media, in courses or e-books). 4. Affiliations and recommendations This is a model where you recommend products or stores, and for purchases made through your affiliate link, you receive a commission. It works only when: - you recommend only things you know and like, - you have cohesive materials (e.g., moodboards with links), - your audience trusts your choices. 5. Your own product line This could be something small, a scented candle, diffuser, posters, cushions, or interior styling sets. Products in a white label model allow you to start selling without investing in large-scale production. The first series can be limited, allowing you to test interest and gather feedback. How to start – step by step? - Choose one path – focus on one source of income that fits your brand and audience. - Define your target group – specialization allows you to create a better-matched product and precise messaging. - Plan the sales process – determine how customers will buy (online store, offer page, course platform). - Refine quality – aesthetics, form, and content must be consistent with your brand. - Promote continuously – passive income requires visibility of your offer, even if sales are automated. Summary Passive income in interior design is a strategy , which requires time and effort at the beginning, but in the long run allows you to earn without constantly exchanging time for money. If you choose one path, refine it, and systematically develop it, within a few months or a year you can build an additional, stable source of income. The most important thing: don’t try to do everything at once. One well-thought-out action will yield more than five abandoned ideas. If you want to learn how to implement passive income step by step in your design studio – join my workshops or course. I will show you proven strategies that work in the interior industry and allow you to earn, even when you are not working on current projects.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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