7 Must-Have Softwares and Programs to Boost Your Interior Design Business Productivity

If you're looking to take your design business to the next level, you've come to the right place. I've curated a list of my favorite softwares and programs that can help streamline your processes and elevate your business. From managing clients to scheduling social media posts, these tools have got you covered and will elevate your interior design business's productivity. Let's dive in!

Our Favorite CRM: Honeybook

HoneyBook is a dynamic CRM designed specifically for creative professionals. It integrates invoicing, contracts, and client communications into one centralized system. Tailor-made to optimize client relationships and business workflows, HoneyBook simplifies managing your projects from initial contact to final payment. It’s also much more user-friendly than it’s more popular counterpart—Dubsado (controversial opinion, I know!).

Best Task Management for Teams: Asana

Asana is a project management powerhouse that enables teams to coordinate and track work with clarity and efficiency. We love using Asana to track longer, more in-depth projects (making it the perfect tool for full-service design projects!). I specifically love the milestone tracking feature to make sure we’re staying on track through each phase.

Best Task Management for Solopreneurs: Google Tasks

Real talk, for a second. We're big believers that simplicity is the key to business-happiness. The more tech-y you try and get when you're solo, the more you're going to have to keep up with. Google Tasks is just functional enough to keep you organized, without all the bells and whistles to distract you. Plus, as you receive emails and calendar invites, its right there to keep you on track.

Easiest Social Media Scheduler: Later

Let me just say, I’ve tried them all: Hootsuite, Planoly, Loomly, you name it. Later.com has my heart. It’s incredibly easy to use, and an amazing price point. It allows you to plan, analyze, and publish effortlessly across multiple platforms. Maintaining a consistent online presence is crucial, and Later makes it a breeze. By scheduling your posts in advance, you can save time and engage your audience more effectively.

Best for Procurement and Order Management: Design Files

Design Files revolutionizes procurement for interior designers. This streamlined platform simplifies sourcing products and managing orders. It offers tools that enable quick selections, vendor communications, and organized project inventories, all in one place. Elevate your procurement process and keep everything organized, so you can focus on what you do best—designing beautiful spaces.

Most Beautiful Email Marketing: Flodesk

Flodesk takes email marketing to the next level with beautiful, easy-to-design emails and powerful automation tools. With Flodesk, you can increase engagement and grow your business through personalized campaigns that capture your brand’s essence. The intuitive design interface allows you to create stunning emails that speak directly to your audience, making your email marketing efforts more effective and enjoyable.

Notable Runner Up: I actually love using the Wix Email Marketing platform as well. It’s built right in to the website, making it easy to ensure my subscribers are always synced up properly.

Most Intuitive Website Builder: Wix

I recently made the change from Squarespace to Wix, and let me just say...I'm just mad I didn't start directly with Wix in the first place. Its so intuitive, easy to build, and SO CUSTOMIZABLE (something Squarespace was lacking). It took me only a few weeks to build a website I'm totally in love with, and I'm so glad I made the switch.

One thing to note: I'm still playing around with all the apps you can download to your site. Between Chat, Bookings, Blog Posts, and literally hundreds more, its impossible to go through them all. Just keep in mind that some do require additional subscriptions!