Apply to be a Lake Hazel Designer
Lake Hazel Design Collective is a nationwide network of talented designers who get to work under one brand, tap into shared resources, and still grow their own dream business
Your Goal
Gain real-world experience, build a professional portfolio, and confidently launch your interior design career.
You're probably thinking...
"I've always wanted to become an interior designer, but I don't have any experience—and nobody will hire me without it."
Every successful designer started exactly where you are.
The hardest part isn't learning design—it's getting someone to trust you with real projects.
Launch bridges that gap.
Instead of waiting for someone to give you an opportunity, you'll gain experience inside an active interior design firm, contribute to real client projects, receive professional feedback, and build the portfolio that future clients and employers actually want to see.
This isn't another online course filled with hypothetical assignments.
It's real experience, real projects, and real growth.
What's Included
Lake Hazel Designer Residency
Real project task assignments
Paid opportunities for completed Lake Hazel tasks
Professional portfolio development
Co-branding on approved completed work
Weekly group design critiques
Private designer community
Resource library
Complete design curriculum
AI prompts, workflows, and templates
Opportunity to advance into higher membership paths
What Makes Launch Different
Most design programs teach you how to become a designer.
Launch gives you the opportunity to actually be one.
You'll contribute to real projects, learn alongside experienced professionals, receive meaningful feedback, and begin building the experience that so many employers and clients expect.
You're not just learning the profession.
You're building a career from day one.
Your Goal
Build a profitable interior design business with expert coaching, proven systems, and practical resources that help you attract clients, increase your revenue, and operate with confidence.
You're probably thinking...
"I know how to design. I just don't know how to build a successful business."
Design talent alone doesn't create a profitable company.
Running a successful design business requires pricing strategies, client processes, contracts, marketing, sales, and systems—skills that most designers were never taught.
Build is designed for designers who already have (or are ready to find) their own clients and want the guidance, accountability, and resources to build a business they can be proud of.
Instead of spending years figuring everything out through trial and error, you'll gain access to proven business systems, coaching, and real-world strategies that help you grow with confidence.
You'll remain completely independent while leveraging the same business tools, processes, and resources used inside Lake Hazel.
Everything in Launch, PLUS
Monthly business coaching
Live Q&A sessions
Business strategy training
Pricing systems
Proposal templates
Contract templates
Client workflows
Marketing resources
Sales training
Vendor & trade directory
Business SOPs
AI prompts & business templates
Resource library
Community collaboration
Your Business. Your Clients. Your Success.
Build is designed for independent interior designers.
You generate your own clients, manage your own projects, build your own brand, and keep 100% of the revenue from the clients you bring in.
Our role is to provide the coaching, accountability, systems, and support that help you grow faster, avoid costly mistakes, and build a business that lasts.
What Makes Build Different
This isn't about giving you projects.
It's about teaching you how to build a business that creates opportunities for you.
Instead of relying on someone else to grow your career, you'll learn how to attract great clients, confidently price your services, streamline your operations, and build a profitable interior design business that you own.
Your Goal
Scale your business faster with premium projects, qualified lead referrals, and the backing of the Lake Hazel team.
You're probably thinking...
"I'm getting clients, but I want bigger projects—and I don't want to build my business alone."
At some point, knowledge isn't enough.
You need opportunities.
Scale is where Lake Hazel becomes more than a mentor—we become your growth partner.
You'll receive priority access to client referrals, premium projects, and ongoing support designed to help you increase your revenue, strengthen your reputation, and confidently take on higher-level work.
Everything in Build, PLUS
Priority placement on Lake Hazel projects
Qualified Lake Hazel lead referrals
Premium client opportunities
Advanced design reviews
Backend administrative support
Proposal and presentation support
Priority Designer Directory placement
Lake Hazel Designer Certification
Featured marketing opportunities
Collaboration with other Lake Hazel designers
Revenue-sharing opportunities
Revenue Sharing
Lake Hazel Referred Projects
30% Designer / 70% Lake Hazel
When Lake Hazel provides the client, we handle the marketing, lead generation, sales process, systems, and business infrastructure that secured the project. Your focus is on delivering exceptional design.
Designer Referred Projects
70% Designer / 30% Lake Hazel
When you bring the client, you retain the majority of the revenue while benefiting from the Lake Hazel brand, systems, administrative support, coaching, and collaborative resources throughout the project.
What Makes Scale Different
Knowledge helps you build a business.
Opportunities help you scale one.
Scale is designed for established designers who are ready to stop relying solely on their own marketing efforts and start leveraging the reach, reputation, and infrastructure of Lake Hazel.
Instead of growing alone, you'll have an experienced team helping you secure larger projects, streamline operations, and build a business that can produce more revenue with greater confidence.
Your Goal
Build a more professional, profitable remodeling business with stronger presentations, smoother selections, better client communication, and reliable interior design support—without hiring a full-time designer.
Who It’s For
“I’m excellent at construction, but I need help making the design side of my projects feel organized, polished, and professional.”
Designed for:
General contractors
Remodeling contractors
Design-build companies
Kitchen and bathroom remodelers
Finish contractors managing client selections
Contractors who want to offer a more complete client experience
The Problems We Help Solve
Your clients expect help choosing finishes, fixtures, colors, cabinetry, lighting, and layouts—but those decisions can quickly consume your time.
Selections arrive late.
Clients become overwhelmed.
Allowances are misunderstood.
Materials are chosen without considering the entire space.
Changes happen after work has already started.
Your proposals may clearly explain the construction, but they do not always help clients visualize the finished result.
You do not necessarily need another employee. You need a repeatable design process and a trusted design partner you can bring in when needed.
The Promise
Lake Hazel helps you deliver a more organized and design-forward remodeling experience.
You receive professional templates, selection systems, client-facing resources, business tools, and direct access to interior design support. You stay focused on construction while giving your clients the confidence and guidance they expect.
Your Membership Includes
Contractor Resource Library
Access Lake Hazel’s growing library of contractor-ready resources, including:
Client selection checklists
Remodel planning worksheets
Finish-selection guides
Allowance worksheets
Project scope templates
Change-order templates
Client expectation guides
Pre-construction checklists
Site-meeting templates
Project closeout checklists
Contractor presentation templates
Design and construction communication tools
Client Selection Systems
Use organized systems for managing:
Flooring
Tile
Cabinetry
Countertops
Plumbing fixtures
Lighting
Hardware
Paint colors
Appliances
Interior finishes
These tools help establish deadlines, document approvals, and reduce expensive last-minute decisions.
Curated Finish Packages
Access ready-to-use finish concepts for common remodeling styles and project types.
Packages may include:
Coordinated color palettes
Flooring recommendations
Cabinet and countertop combinations
Tile concepts
Plumbing and hardware finishes
Lighting direction
Suggested material pairings
Finish packages can be used as a starting point and customized to suit the home, project budget, and client.
Professional Client Presentations
Present options in a way that feels intentional—not like seventeen screenshots dropped into a text thread at 11:42 p.m.
Membership resources include:
Selection presentation templates
Mood-board templates
Finish-schedule templates
Before-and-after presentation layouts
Client approval forms
Branded project documents
Remodel roadmap presentations
Business and Marketing Resources
Strengthen how you present and sell your company with access to:
Proposal templates
Service descriptions
Project-process language
Social media templates
Educational client content
Portfolio layouts
Referral materials
Review and testimonial requests
Contractor marketing resources
Lake Hazel Professional Directory
Your company may be included in the Lake Hazel professional directory after completing the membership onboarding and approval process.
Directory placement helps homeowners, designers, and other industry professionals find qualified contractors by location and specialty.
Referral Opportunities
Approved members may be considered for Lake Hazel client and designer referrals.
Referrals are based on:
Project location
Scope of work
Experience
Specialty
Availability
Communication
Professional reputation
Client fit
Membership does not guarantee project referrals, but active, reliable members receive priority consideration when appropriate opportunities arise.
Designer Collaboration
Connect with Lake Hazel designers for projects that need additional support, including:
Space planning
Cabinet layout development
Finish selections
Fixture selections
Lighting plans
Interior elevations
Furniture planning
Client presentations
Design documentation
Site and contractor coordination
Additional design services are available.
Project pricing and estimated hours are approved before design work begins.
Monthly Contractor Session
Attend a monthly group session focused on practical construction and design topics, such as:
Improving the client experience
Preventing selection delays
Building profitable allowances
Working effectively with designers
Managing scope changes
Presenting upgrade options
Developing builder and contractor partnerships
Creating repeatable project systems
Member Community
Connect with contractors, builders, designers, vendors, and industry professionals who may become valuable collaborators, referral partners, or project resources.
What Is Not Included
The membership provides access to resources, education, systems, and professional connections.
It does not include unlimited custom design work, drafting, renderings, permit documents, structural engineering, construction management, or dedicated project support.
These services may be added separately based on project needs.
Why It Pays for Itself
One avoided change order, one better-managed selection process, or one additional remodel client can cover months of membership.
The real value is not simply receiving templates. It is creating a stronger system around the client decisions that most often delay projects, create confusion, and quietly eat away at profit.
Membership Investment
$499 per month
Month-to-month membership
Cancel before the next billing cycle
Resources are licensed for use within the member’s own company
Membership materials may not be resold, shared, copied, or distributed outside the member’s organization
The Result
You remain the construction expert.
Lake Hazel helps strengthen the design process behind your projects so your clients feel supported, your team receives clearer information, and your finished work looks as professional as the craftsmanship behind it.