Today, Slate Interiors Studio owner Bridget Hrdlicka tells us about her ideal client. Read on if you’re wondering if you would be a good fit for our interior design services. Background: Bridget Hrdlicka is the founder of Slate Interiors Studio. Upon graduation from Kent State University with a B.A. in Interior Design, for the first […]

FAQ, Interior Design

November 20, 2024

Ask Bridget: What is Your Favorite Type of Client to Work With?

Welcome to the blog of Slate Interiors Studio.

Transforming salons & service businesses into functional, wow-worthy spaces

Opening your own salon has been a dream for many years in the making. You’ve finally found the ideal property location, nailed down the floor plan, selected a contractor, and maybe even started to see a few stud walls go up. Then the phone call comes saying it’s time to pick out the flooring and […]

Interior Design, Interior Finishes, Salon Design

October 23, 2024

Material Selection for Salons: How To Get Both Function AND “Wow” Factor 

When most people think of interior design, images of stylish living rooms or cozy bedrooms often come to mind. Pinterest has turned many of us into DIY-ers with big dreams. However, interior design extends far beyond the confines of residential spaces; it also plays a crucial role in the commercial environments that you traverse every […]

FAQ, Interior Design, Retail Design

September 17, 2024

Understanding Commercial Interior Design: How It Differs from Residential Design

Welcome to the blog of Slate Interiors Studio.

Transforming salons & service businesses into functional, wow-worthy spaces

Today, Slate Interiors Studio owner Bridget Hrdlicka answers the commonly asked question from business owners: “Do I need a full interior design package or just partial services?”. It can be daunting to know exactly which interior design services you need, especially if this is your first project as an owner. You don’t want to overspend, […]

FAQ, Interior Design

September 4, 2024

Ask Bridget: What Level of Interior Design Service Do I Need?

Your branding and interior image need to be tightly intertwined to maximize the customer experience. People don’t want to be pulled in the door by one vibe on social media or exterior signage, then experience a totally clashing vibe in the space or feel when they actually get there. Let’s take a look at how one coffee shop successfully became an Instagrammable space.

Concept Design, Design Trends, Interior Design, Retail Design

August 27, 2024

Creating Instagrammable Retail Spaces: The Importance of Visual Appeal in the Social Media Age

Welcome to the blog of Slate Interiors Studio.

Transforming salons & service businesses into functional, wow-worthy spaces

Are you a small business owner looking to launch in an office space or relocate? As commercial interior designers and business owners ourselves, we know how daunting this process can be. It is ripe with decisions that play on our emotions, wants, needs, worries about the future, and finances…the perfect storm of stress. Here is […]

Interior Design, Property Purchasing/Leasing, Real Estate, Space Planning

August 20, 2024

Business Owners: Get Professional Interior Design Advice WHILE Searching for Properties