Business of Home, June 2022

In the June 2022 article “What’s your biggest client pet peeve?” published by Business of Home, Georgia Zikas of Georgia Zikas Design shares candid insight into one of the most common frustrations designers encounter in client relationships.

While many designers contributed to the piece, Georgia’s response highlighted the importance of trust and collaboration. She explained that one of her top pet peeves is when clients hesitate or doubt the team’s professional recommendations, only to circle back later wishing they had embraced the original suggestion.

Her comment underscores a central tenet of her firm’s approach: clear communication, mutual respect, and confidence in the design process lead to better outcomes for both designers and homeowners. This mention in Business of Home reflects Georgia’s thoughtful perspective on navigating client-designer dynamics in high-end residential design.