136 | Turning Your Love for Historical Homes into a Thriving Design Business With Anika Schachtler

136 | Turning Your Love for Historical Homes into a Thriving Design Business With Anika Schachtler

Wondering how some designers turn their passion for history into a thriving business?

In this episode, I sit down with Anika Schachtler, who has carved out an exciting niche restoring and redesigning historical homes from the 1800s and early 1900s in Quebec.

Anika shares her journey from design school graduate to successful business owner, revealing how she built a network of skilled craftspeople who understand historical restoration. She explains the delicate balance between preserving original features and creating functional spaces for modern living, showing how she combines antique pieces with contemporary comforts.

If you've been considering historical home design as your niche, this episode offers practical insights to help you get started. Anika discusses the importance of finding the right support network, working smart rather than hard, and managing the business side of design. She highlights how restoration work involves much more than furniture selection—from working with old electrical systems and stone foundations to planning thoughtful extensions.

Ready to explore historical home restoration as your design specialty? This episode will help you understand what it takes to succeed in this rewarding niche. Tune in now!

Featured Guest:

⁠Anika⁠, an interior designer from Quebec, started ⁠Anika Schachtler Design⁠ to help homeowners breathe new life into their century-old homes while keeping their souls intact.

She specializes in renovating and restoring farmhouses and cottages from the 1800s and early 1900s, creating spaces that feel timeless, welcoming, and built to last. Her approach is thoughtful and hands-on, blending the best of the past with the comforts of today.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Discover a profitable design niche - the historical home restoration
  • Understand the unique approach required for historical homes
  • Get practical business insights about working smart, managing challenges, and growing a business

Check out the show notes >>> Turning Your Love for Historical Homes into a Thriving Design Business

NEXT STEPS:

Grab your freebies:

Connect With Me:


  • Thanks for listening! I hope this helps you discover if interior design is the career for you. See you next week...

    Timestamps:

    (0:00) Introduction

    (01:39) Anika's Journey into Interior Design

    (03:29) Renovating Historical Home

    (05:25) Choosing to Run Her Design Firm

    (08:49) Advice for Designers

    (10:45) Common Misconceptions About Interior Design

    (11:48) Anika's Design Approach

    (14:06) Inspiration, Motivation, and Future Plans

    Jaksot(188)

    163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally

    163 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #3: Essential Steps to Set Up Your Design Business Legally

    Does the business side of design intimidate you? Many creatives dream of launching their own interior design business but freeze when it comes to legal paperwork, contracts, licenses, or financial pla...

    3 Marras 202525min

    162 | LLC or S Corp? How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Interior Design Business With Jonathan Feniak

    162 | LLC or S Corp? How to Choose the Right Business Entity for Your Interior Design Business With Jonathan Feniak

    Starting an interior design business is exciting—but if you’re like most designers, the legal side of things can feel overwhelming. Should you stay a sole proprietor, form an LLC, or register as an S ...

    27 Loka 202536min

    161 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #2: How to Write Clear Messaging That Attracts Your Dream Clients

    161 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #2: How to Write Clear Messaging That Attracts Your Dream Clients

    Have you ever felt like your website or Instagram bio just isn’t landing with your dream clients? Here’s the hard truth: your message isn’t clear!Confused messaging is the #1 reason your dream clients...

    20 Loka 202514min

    160 | Balancing Form and Function in Interior Design With Whitney English

    160 | Balancing Form and Function in Interior Design With Whitney English

    Every interior designer faces this challenge: how do you create a home that looks stunning but also functions seamlessly for daily life? Too often, projects lean too heavily on aesthetics, leaving cli...

    13 Loka 202532min

    159 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #1: How to Identify Your Design Niche

    159 | From Dreaming to Designing Series #1: How to Identify Your Design Niche

    Wondering why your message isn’t reaching anyone? It is because you’re trying to appeal to everyone. Many interior designers run into this problem when they haven’t defined their niche.With so many de...

    6 Loka 202515min

    158 | The Smart Way to Transition From Residential to Commercial Design With Marcy Sagel

    158 | The Smart Way to Transition From Residential to Commercial Design With Marcy Sagel

    “Residential was never my preference. I landed here because I graduated right as the pandemic hit, and the entire industry stalled—except residential.”Or maybe you’ve caught yourself saying, “I’m bore...

    29 Syys 202533min

    157 | Sneak Peek Inside Sacramento Thrive Retreat for Interior Designers

    157 | Sneak Peek Inside Sacramento Thrive Retreat for Interior Designers

    Do you ever feel like you’re running your design business on autopilot—too busy with client deadlines to pause and ask yourself if this is really the life and business you want? Many interior designer...

    22 Syys 202533min

    156 | The Impact of Custom Furniture in Your Interior Design Projects With Michael Brinkley

    156 | The Impact of Custom Furniture in Your Interior Design Projects With Michael Brinkley

    Are you tired of sourcing the same mass-produced furniture pieces your clients can find anywhere?Imagine offering them something truly unique—a custom furniture solution that not only fits their space...

    15 Syys 202527min

    Suosittua kategoriassa Premium

    nikotellen
    anni-jaajo
    jaljilla
    antin-matka
    tuplakaak
    grekovit
    hei-baby-3
    maanantaimysteeri
    sita
    terveisia-perheesta
    murhan-anatomia
    olipa-kerran-otsikko
    the-harlin-show
    ihme-ja-kumma
    palmujen-varjoissa
    kaksi-aitia
    siita-on-vaikea-puhua
    backmanholmavuo
    i-dont-like-mondays
    ihan-oikeesti