Ula Burgiel - Luxury Interior Designer

Ula Burgiel - Luxury Interior Designer Luxury Interior Designer based in London
www.ulaburgiel.com

Interior designer or decorator?If you have zero finished work, the title is irrelevant.The internet loves the label deba...
20/03/2026

Interior designer or decorator?

If you have zero finished work, the title is irrelevant.

The internet loves the label debate because it feels serious. It feels like you are “doing the right research”. But most of the time it just keeps you stuck.

Real clients do not hire titles. They hire someone who can make decisions, explain them clearly, and give them a plan that makes their life easier.

Here is the only part you actually need to do:

Do a quick local check for regulations. Ten minutes. Not ten days.

UK: the title is usually not the issue. The scope is. Building regs, structural changes, gas, electrics, permits, that is not beginner work. Start in safe scope. Mood boards, layouts, furniture plans, colour and finishes, styling, sourcing, e-design. Refer out trades work.

US/Canada/Australia: often fine to start in residential, but some places restrict “registered/certified” claims, commercial scope, or stamping drawings. Again, it is about scope and claims, not comment section opinions.

If your location is not regulated for what you want to do, move on.

Stop letting strangers in comments plan your career.

Your real blocker is simpler:
You have no tiny finished proof, no low-risk starter offer, and no first post.

Fix that, and confidence shows up after.

If you want my exact beginner roadmap to finish your first mini project in 7 days, with templates, prompts, and a simple starter offer you can post, comment STARTER and I’ll DM you the link.

💬 Comment “RESET” and I’ll DM you the free 10-minute training: “6 Shocking Truths About Becoming a Successful Interior D...
12/01/2026

💬 Comment “RESET” and I’ll DM you the free 10-minute training: “6 Shocking Truths About Becoming a Successful Interior Designer (in the Age of AI)”.

If Monday made you google “interior design course”, I get it.

That search usually happens after a weekend of daydreaming, then one brutal commute, one meeting, one inbox moment, and your brain goes: “I can’t do this forever.”

But please do not make a panic purchase.

The fastest path is not “learn everything”. It’s “create proof”.

Try this instead (busy-life friendly):

Day 1: pick one room type (bedroom, living room, home office)

Day 2: collect 12 reference images and define the vibe

Day 3: choose a tight colour palette (3–5 colours)

Day 4: pick one hero piece (sofa, bed, desk)

Day 5: build a simple moodboard in Canva

Day 6: create 2–3 visuals (before/after concept)

Day 7: post it as a mini case study

Confidence follows proof, not research.

If you want my exact plan for starting safely alongside real life, comment “RESET” and I’ll send the training.

IN HERE ⤵️Comment “BUNDLE” and I’ll DM you the link to my most powerful bundle to transition into design. The first bonu...
10/01/2026

IN HERE ⤵️

Comment “BUNDLE” and I’ll DM you the link to my most powerful bundle to transition into design. The first bonus disappears tonight. 📩

That first week back at work has a very specific feeling.

You sit down at your desk and suddenly your interior design dream feels far away again.

Not because you stopped caring.

Because the moment routine comes back, your brain starts doing the maths.
Inbox. Meetings. Deadlines. Family stuff. Life admin. The never-ending list.
So “start interior design” becomes this massive, scary project in your head.
And when something feels massive, your brain does what smart people do. It researches.

You save posts. Watch videos. Compare routes. Make plans. Add tabs.

It feels responsible, but it keeps you stuck.

The fix is not more motivation.

It is making the first step so small you can do it on a workday.

Try this today, even if you are tired:

Pick one room. Write a mini brief. Save 3 reference images.

That tiny action is proof. Proof creates confidence.

If you want the full step-by-step pathway, my most powerful bundle to transition into interior design is on sale now.

First bonus disappears tonight.

Comment “BUNDLE” and I’ll send you the link. 📩

IN HERE ⤵️If you’re switching careers into interior design this year, please do not let Instagram scare you into freezin...
01/01/2026

IN HERE ⤵️

If you’re switching careers into interior design this year, please do not let Instagram scare you into freezing.

The “interior designer vs interior decorator” debate gets heated online because in a handful of places there are protected titles and regulated scopes.

In US and parts of Canada, you’ll see “registered”, “certified”, or “licensed” used legally in some states and provinces, often tied to exams and experience.

In the UK, “architect” is protected, and calling yourself an “interior architect” can get you into trouble, but “interior designer” is not a protected title in the same way.

Australia is generally similar on the title, but certain building work can trigger compliance and sign-off rules depending on the state.

So here’s the opinion that’s hard to argue with:

Do not build your entire career plan around a comment section.

Build it around safety and scope (according to your local regulations only, not what someone living in a different country has said).

It’s not a flex to take on structural risk if you’re not qualified. It’s a liability. A smart interior designer knows where the line is and works with architects, engineers, and contractors when the project needs it.

Also, if you’ve got a job, family life, and a full brain already, do not try to learn everything at once. That’s how people burn out.

Start with one simple service you can deliver confidently (colour, layout help, sourcing, a small e-design package). Collect proof. Improve your process. Then stack skills step by step.

Comment “RESET” and I’ll DM you the 10-minute training: “6 Shocking Truths About Becoming a Successful Interior Designer (in the Age of AI)”.

If you are doing well in a “proper” career, but you feel that quiet panic when you think about doing the same thing all ...
28/12/2025

If you are doing well in a “proper” career, but you feel that quiet panic when you think about doing the same thing all through 2026, this is for you.

AI did not replace interior designers. It changed how fast beginners can build confidence, create portfolio level work, and start getting paid.

In my free training, I’m breaking down the 6 shocking truths that make the career switch feel simpler, clearer, and faster, even if you have a full time job, a busy household, or zero design degree.

You’ll learn:
How to stop waiting until you feel ready
The order to follow so you do not waste months
How to use AI to create beautiful visuals and present like a pro

Comment RESET and I’ll DM you the link to sign up.

IN HERE ⤵️Comment “FRIDAY” and I will DM you the link to my Black Friday bundle.For the first time, I have put my two fl...
24/11/2025

IN HERE ⤵️

Comment “FRIDAY” and I will DM you the link to my Black Friday bundle.

For the first time, I have put my two flagship design courses together:

• Beginner Interior Design Course
• Choose Colours & Materials Like a Pro

Normally you would pay around £1,099 if you bought everything separately.
This week, you get both courses for £465, plus 5 powerful bonuses that help you actually get clients:

• Client-Finder Toolkit
• Local Demand Test for Designers
• AI Instagram Profile Makeover
• Room-by-Room Client Questionnaire
• 11 Proven Niches for Interior Designers

There is one catch.
Every day this week I am crossing one bonus off the list.
So the sooner you jump in, the more you keep.

If you have ever wanted to become an interior designer or you want an AI accelerated system to go from zero to designer, this is your moment.

Comment FRIDAY and I will send you the link.

REVEALING MY SECRETS ⤵️Ever picked a paint colour you loved…
…until once on the wall it looked completely wrong?Or have ...
15/08/2025

REVEALING MY SECRETS ⤵️

Ever picked a paint colour you loved…
…until once on the wall it looked completely wrong?

Or have you invested in beautiful materials — wood floors, tiles, fabrics — only to realise they clash horribly?
It’s frustrating, expensive and can make you scared to make any more design decisions.
The truth is, designers aren’t “lucky” at picking colours and finishes.

Instead, we use a proven system to make them work together every single time — and now you can too!
Inside my online course Choose Colours & Materials Like a Pro, I’ll walk you through:

✔️ My 5-Step Selection System to take the stress out of endless paint charts and finish samples
✔️ How to match undertones so your choices always look intentional
✔️ How to test your ideas visually — with AI — before spending a penny
✔️ How to use bold colours and choose neutrals with total confidence

This is the exact method I used when designing homes for billionaires and teaching aspiring designers in 65+ countries — and it will work just as well for your own home.

💬 Comment “214” and I’ll DM you the link to join.

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