If you're wondering how to get interior design leads, look no further. Some are more time-consuming or expensive than others, but the list below is sure to give you a few ideas:

1. Lead providers - The fastest way to get pre-screened leads for interior designers is to use a lead provider like Houzz Pro. Interior design lead generation is our bread and butter — we’re confident in our ability to help send qualified business your way.
2. Client referrals - When you do stellar work and clients sing your praises to their friends or family, you can earn new home design leads for free!
3. Ask friends or family - Since you already have a foot in the door, asking friends or family if they or someone they know needs interior design services is a great way to build your portfolio.
4. Traditional advertising - Pass out business cards, post flyers, — anything you can do to make homeowners in your community aware of your interior design services.
5. Door-to-door marketing - Knocking on doors in a neighborhood you want to target can always result in new interior design clients. Be sure to offer homeowners something of value in exchange for speaking with you!
6. Network or find a Lead Group - Connect with other designers in your area. You never know when they're too bogged down to take on new clients and might want to send a few interior design project leads your way! Lead groups with other industries like real estate agents are also an effective way to find new homeowners looking for designers.

Here are some tips on how to find your first interior design client:

1. Brand Your Interior Design Style: Get clear on what defines your unique design style and core values. Showcase your personality in your marketing to let potential clients know what you're all about.
2. Network: Tap into the real estate, building, and design community. Join industry-related associations and online groups. Share ideas, and referrals will naturally follow.
3. Digital Marketing: Your website is your online storefront. Make it user-friendly, visually appealing, and SEO-optimized. Don't forget to use social media for personal branding, and leverage content marketing through blogging and email newsletters.
4. Go Retro with Print Marketing: Traditional methods can still be effective. Ads in local publications, postcards, and flyers in targeted areas can catch the attention of potential clients. Offering tangible takeaways from your work can be powerful.
5. Think Beyond Conventional Partnerships: Collaborate with contractors and other professionals to offer a complete package to your clients. Incentive programs can encourage client referrals, and a PR strategy can elevate your brand's image.

Learn more about how to find your first interior design client in our comprehensive guide.

If your goal is to grow your client base, interior design lead generation programs are worth it—you just need to find the right one! We suggest running the numbers to determine how much you’re willing to pay per lead to remain profitable. And remember, one lead can turn into two, three, six or ten if you make a great impression. Be sure to consider the lifetime value of a lead and their referrals when evaluating different lead providers. We recommend starting with Houzz Pro. With access to over 65 million homeowners, we have the connections to bring you quality interior designer leads (and even pre-screen them for you).

With an Ultimate membership of Houzz Pro, you’ll have access to solutions that help you find better clients:

• A premium profile on Houzz with a featured review, business standouts, a highlight video and more
• A custom-built business website optimized for SEO and responsive for all device types
• Targeted local advertising
• Quality lead generation
• Access to video consultations
• Live connections with pre-screened leads

When you sign on for Houzz Pro’s interior design software, you’ll also get the following tools that help you win the projects you want:

• Professionally branded proposals
• A CRM that helps you stay organized
• Simple email marketing tools
• Mood boards, a 3D floor planner and  Life-sized Walkthrough features 

We even help you manage projects with: 

• Project management and collaboration solutions
• Straightforward change orders
• A client dashboard and portal
• Real-time approval tracking and e-signatures
• Project profitability analytics

When it’s time to get paid, you’ll enjoy the convenience of:

• Online payment & invoicing tools
• Time and expense tracking
• Financial reports
• Integrations with Gmail, Zoom, QuickBooks Online and more

Subscribers of our interior design lead generation services get the full support of our customer support team. We’re available via chat, email or phone to help ensure you’re getting the most out of Houzz Pro. As a Stevie Award Winner recognized for Innovation in Customer Support we’re confident we can help you through any challenge. Need help figuring out how to better optimize your Houzz Pro profile to attract more interior designer leads from the Find Pros directory? We’ve got your back. Need a tutorial of how to better target the project sizes and budgets you want most? We’ll make it happen!