{"id":7006,"date":"2017-06-29T15:35:28","date_gmt":"2017-06-29T15:35:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testdesign.qccareerschool.com\/?p=7006"},"modified":"2017-06-29T15:35:28","modified_gmt":"2017-06-29T15:35:28","slug":"work-stubborn-home-design-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/work-stubborn-home-design-clients","title":{"rendered":"How to Work With Stubborn Home Design Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Home decorators have highly rewarding and dynamic jobs, and no two days are alike! However, it\u2019s inevitable that you\u2019ll run into clients who are difficult to please, and in some cases, just plain stubborn\u2026\n\nMany people are resistant to change when it comes to home design. It\u2019s up to you as the professional to work through their reservations and ensure that their home becomes one that they\u2019re both proud of and can enjoy for years to come!\n\nRead on for a full guide to working with stubborn interior decorating clients, and put those people skills to great use!\n

Expect to meet all kinds of people<\/h3>\nWhen you made the decision to take an interior decorating course, you had a sense of what you wanted your career to look like. That vision was likely positive and problem-free, where you could create custom interiors for clients to changing their lives for the better. You dream of building your reputation as a top home decorator.\n\nWhile we love your positive outlook, the reality is that you\u2019ll meet all kinds of personalities as a designer, and not all of them will be kind and easygoing. You\u2019ll be hired to make changes<\/a> in a client\u2019s home that fit their style and needs, and use your expertise to make the right choices. Because so much of your time will be spent communicating with clients, contractors, and the like, you\u2019ll eventually butt heads with someone!\n\nThe best approach to dealing with clients that are stubborn, overly picky, or just hard to get along with is to anticipate it. If you journey through your career believing that every day will be easy and that every client will agree with you, you\u2019ll end up disappointed! Know that you\u2019re dealing with the public in this role. Each person is unique and will handle situations differently. Which brings us to our next point\u2026\n

Learn how to spot stubborn clients<\/h3>\n\"home\n\nYou\u2019re always ready to roll up your sleeves and get to work, but it\u2019s important to tread cautiously. You need to understand your client (as much as possible) in the early stages of your interior decorating projects. Yes, they hired you and therefore want to make changes to their space \u2013 but this doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re totally comfortable with the thought of painting, renovating, laying new floor, or any other work.\n\nClients won\u2019t always tell you right away if they disagree with your ideas, and can stay silent for a while before speaking up. One extremely valuable skill to cultivate as a home decorator is the ability to read body language and facial expressions, so you can pick up on how a client is feeling early in the process.\n\nThis isn\u2019t always foolproof, and it can be very difficult to try and read between the lines if you don\u2019t know your client very well. But, this is something worth practicing as a design professional. If your client has any reservations about your home design ideas, do your best to tune into what they\u2019re saying without words. This way, you can open a discussion where they can potentially voice any concerns.\n\nThis prevents issues from arising months down the line when they\u2019ve decided against a certain change. Develop a sense of what a stubborn client looks like (someone who is set in their ways, has a clear idea of what they want and is generally not receptive to ideas), and you\u2019ll have a reference point going forward. This is an amazing skill to possess as a home decorator!\n

Be ready for these situations<\/h3>\nTo help you prepare for tricky situations, we\u2019ve put together a short list below of common phrases you\u2019ll hear from stubborn clients, plus some ideas on how to respond.\n\n \n

\u201cI would really prefer if you did it this way.\u201d<\/h4>\n