What does it take to become an award-winning interior designer featured in Boston's top publications? What steps are needed to easily transition from commercial to residential design services? How can you leverage your education and experience to start your design firm? My special guest, Justine Sterling, will tell you.
I had a great time talking with Justine, an industry veteran with over three decades of expertise, about her journey from Cape Town, South Africa, to Boston and all of the exciting adventures she had in between.
She has a myriad of experiences working with larger firms that played a crucial role in shaping her success. She has a lot of wisdom and insights, emphasizing the immense value of working in larger design firms to broaden your horizons and gain a multifaceted understanding of the design industry.
If you want to follow in her footsteps, today's episode will show you how to get started.
Featured Guest:
⁠Justine Sterling⁠ is an award-winning full-service Interior Designer who believes that the key to a well-designed (and loved) home starts with taking you on a journey through self-discovery.
Whether you’re working with Justine on a full home furnishings and renovation project or a new construction home or meeting with her one-on-one for invaluable design expertise, her Discovering Home process allows her to intimately understand the design elements that will bring surprise and delight to your home.
⁠Justine Sterling Design⁠’s aesthetic is clean, layered, approachable, modern yet cozy, and filled with texture. Justine Sterling's Design projects have been featured in many publications such as New England Home magazine, North Shore Home, Modern Luxury Interiors Boston, The Boston Globe, and Boston Home magazine.
Located just north of Boston, Justine is an award-winning interior designer who has built a portfolio of residential construction and furnishings projects since 2008, varying from urban condominiums to renovation and new construction home endeavors. She has a newfound love for tennis and pilates and resides just north of Boston with her husband, son, and daughter.
Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

Explore the pivotal role of large design firms in shaping your design career
Find out how to smoothly transition from commercial to residential design services
Overcome self-doubt and find the motivation to start your own design firm

Check out the show notes >>> Expert’s Insights to Building a Successful Interior Design Career With Justine Sterling
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