We were lucky to catch up with Leah Lily recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Leah thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What do you think it takes to be successful?
Success in the field of interior design and entrepreneurship requires a combination of skills An eye for color, texture, and space is critical .You should be able to visualize a space and create designs that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.Interior design is constantly evolving with new trends, materials, and technologies.So to be successful in this field as an interior designer you have to stay updated with these changes and always be learning.
I believe some of the greatest interior designers are naturally gifted very similar to an artist because interior design is a form of art. It’s important to have the natural gift but it is also important to have the business side taken care of so you can have a successful business. Make sure that you are putting our quality content and that you find something unique about yourself that no one else is doing. Never get comfortable and always want to learn.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
It all started with a dream as a little girl always playing with doll houses and making them beautiful! I told myself that I would do better not only for me but for my children too. I wanted to give them a life I never had. So, I started work at a corporate job and three years later I was able to purchase my first house. When I purchased the house I just knew that I could make it beautiful! To say the least it wasn’t the best on the eyes, but I saw past that and knew it just needed a little love and creativity. That is where it all started. So by the time I was finished with the house I realized that my gift was something amazing! I believe that designing a space is not just about decor. It’s important to understand your client and what their needs are and Invest back in your business ,I believe that everyone has a WHY, my why is my children. Understand that as an entrepreneur that you will have good days and you will have hard days, but never give up!! If something doesn’t work then knock on a different door.
How did you build your audience on social media?
Building a presence on social media came from being transparent about my story and showing off my craft in the very beginning stages.Many of my followers have seen us grow over time from working on simple home designs to breath taking interiors that we completely transformed.We did all this by staying consistent with uploading videos and content, and having our amazing clients share their personal testimones as well. My advice to anyone wanting to build a social media presence is to stay consistent!I can’t say this enough quality over quantity. It is better to make sure your content looks professional instead of just posting videos. Take your time and follow other people that are in your field and always stay relevant on what is trending.
We’d love to hear the story of how you turned a side-hustle into a something much bigger.
I had to learn how to master my craft. So realizing what works and what doesn’t was a daily challenge. I remember wondering if people would like my design. I was worried that people wouldn’t take me seriously because I was young with little experience in the business. Every day I learned something new and strived to be better and I’m so happy that I did not quit.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.lluxuryanddesign.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lluxuryanddesign/
- Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063791492315
- Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCEOKHdJzFAzo85eXkoM0S9w
- Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/lluxuryanddesign-houston-2