House Decoration Business

3 House Decoration Business Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 7th, 2024

Want to transform spaces and spark joy? Consider starting a house decoration business. This venture revolves around helping clients design and decorate their homes to reflect their personal style and meet functional needs.

As a house decorator, you'll consult with clients, propose design concepts, and source decor items, all while managing the logistics of bringing a space to life. The work can range from selecting furniture and color schemes to arranging art and accessories.

Embrace the challenge and creativity of crafting inviting homes. Whether you're revamping a single room or an entire house, your expertise will be invaluable in creating living spaces that inspire.

In this list, you'll find real-world house decoration business success stories and very profitable examples of starting a house decoration business that makes money.

1. diSalvo Interiors ($1.32M/year)

In 1996, a mother and daughter team started a boutique design firm with just $50,000 in personal funds. Despite lacking a solid business plan, their passion for antiques and design drove them to success, and they now boast over $1 million in annual revenue and a portfolio of impressive projects.

How much money it makes: $1.32M/year
How many people on the team: 5

How We (Mother And Daughter) Started A $1M/Year Boutique Design Firm

Mother and daughter duo turn passion for antiques and design into a boutique design firm with over $1 million in annual revenue and hundreds of trophy projects, showcasing the importance of grit, determination, and passion in building a successful business.

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2. Demmerys LTD ($600K/year)

Sharon Demmery, the founder of Demmerys, came up with the idea for her business after realizing there was a niche in the market for luxurious artificial flower arrangements that could only be found online and not in physical stores. After launching her website and initially struggling to attract sales, she sought help from an SEO/marketing expert who eventually helped her start generating sales and growing her business.

How much money it makes: $600K/year
How much did it cost to start: $300
How many people on the team: 2

How I Started A $65K/Month Luxurious Artificial Flower Arrangements Business

Sharon Demmery started a luxury artificial flower arrangement business from scratch and now achieves sales of around £50k/month, focusing on creating bespoke and unique products with high margins and low competition, while building a loyal customer base through organic social media efforts and referrals.

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3. Marblebee Ltd ($120K/year)

Jack Gao, the founder of MarbleBee, came up with the idea for his business after combining his previous experience in e-commerce with his passion for carving skills. He realized the potential of creating stone carving products, specifically marble bathtubs and sculptures, and decided to merge his skills with the e-commerce model. Since then, MarbleBee has become the go-to manufacturer of natural stone carving products, serving hundreds of homeowners and establishing partnerships with interior designers, contractors, and builders in over 20 countries. With a strong marketing team and a growing online presence, MarbleBee is experiencing a period of rapid growth, with plans to open a showroom in Toronto in the near future.

How much money it makes: $120K/year
How much did it cost to start: $150K
How many people on the team: 25

How My Grandfather's Carving Skills Helped Me Build A $10K/Month Stone Artwork Business

MarbleBee is a natural stone carving products manufacturer that has become the most experienced supplier in designing and manufacturing marble bathtubs and sculptures, established long-term cooperation with interior designers, contractors, and builders in over 20 countries and served hundreds of homeowners.

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