EP 476 | Creative Block in Interior Design: What Causes It and How to Fix It with Kimberley Seldon
About this episode
Kimberley Seldon discusses overcoming creative blocks in interior design by revisiting foundational steps in the design process.
What happens when an experienced interior designer hits a creative wall—and nothing is working? In this solo episode, Kimberley Seldon walks through a real-time creative block inside a design project: the false starts, overthinking, “good enough” decisions that aren’t good enough, and the creeping doubt that follows. But this isn’t about talent or burnout. It’s about process. Kimberley breaks down exactly what went wrong—and how skipping foundational steps like reviewing client input, defining direction, and working within constraints led to weeks of stalled progress. More importantly, she shows how returning to those same steps unlocked clarity and momentum. This episode is a practical reset for interior designers who want to move past creative blocks and design with intention, structure, and confidence. What you’ll learn in this episode: • Why creative blocks happen to experienced interior designers (and why it’s not about talent) • How relying on inspiration instead of process leads to stalled progress • Why “I don’t hate it” is a dangerous standard in design decisions • The real cost of skipping foundational steps in your design process • How AI and efficiency tools can…
Topics covered
- creative block
- interior design
- design process
- client input
- design constraints
- problem-solving
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