Six years ago, I launched this business with a dream, a lot of determination, and very little idea of what the journey ahead would hold. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of helping incredible clients create homes they love, collaborating with talented trades and vendors, and growing both professionally and personally along the way.
In honor of six years in business, I thought I’d share six lessons I’ve learned along the way.
1. Learn from people who are ahead of you.
Find people who do what you do better than you and learn from them. They’ve already made many of the mistakes you’re about to make, so be a sponge. Ask questions. Stay curious. Never assume you know everything. The same applies to the subcontractors, vendors, and trades I partner with to execute the job. They all offer their unique experience and decades of growth and knowledge that are so valuable to the project. Collaborating with them is what takes a job go from good to great!
2. Most problems aren’t as catastrophic as they feel in the moment.
When you’re in a service-based business, it’s easy to jump to worst-case scenarios. Over the years, I’ve learned that maintaining a level head saves a lot of unnecessary stress. Most situations work themselves out, and the few that don’t are still solvable. Don’t waste today’s energy on tomorrow’s hypothetical disaster.
3. Take time to recharge and refuel the creative tank.
This one took time to learn. I built this business to serve people, but also to support the life I want to live. Boundaries matter. Balance matters. Work hard when it’s time to work, and fully enjoy life when it’s time to step away.
4. Not every client is the right fit—and that’s a good thing.
Some projects aren’t aligned with my aesthetic, process, budget expectations, or personality, and that’s okay. When a project isn’t the right fit, it creates space for the clients and projects that are. The better the fit, the better the experience for everyone involved.
5. Clear expectations make everything easier.
Interior design is much more than selecting beautiful furniture and finishes. It’s technical, detailed, and involves countless moving parts. I’ve found that setting clear expectations from the beginning—with clients, contractors, vendors, and everyone involved—creates smoother projects and better outcomes.
6. Just because it’s hard doesn’t mean it’s wrong.
I’ve had the opportunity to mentor several young entrepreneurs over the years, and this is one lesson I find myself repeating often. Challenges aren’t necessarily signs that you’re on the wrong path. Sometimes they’re simply part of growth. Learn the lesson, take accountability where needed, stay honest, and keep moving forward. Every challenge becomes a building block for what’s next.
As I look back on these past six years, I’m incredibly grateful—for my clients, my referral partners, my vendors, my friends, my family, and everyone who has supported Rebekah Nicole Interiors along the way.
Thank you for being part of the journey. Here’s to the next chapter.
Warmly,
Bekah
Rebekah Nicole Interiors
