Case study

How Interior Anthology Drives Greater Efficiency with Unified Accounting & Project Management

Home Base

Franklin, TN

Firm Size

8 Employees

Project Types

Residential

Studio Designer Client Since

2015

Previous System(s)

QuickBooks

The Challenge

Jennefer Guthrie spent more than a decade at other design firms before launching Interior Anthology with her husband, Rick. Her career included a residential firm that relied on QuickBooks, where she witnessed how tedious it was to go between that and other programs to get the accounting done.

The Solution

When the Guthrie’s opened Interior Anthology in 2015, they sought an intuitive platform that would streamline accounting processes and product sourcing for the historic renovations and traditional homes they specialize in. She was all in when she learned about Studio Designer, specifically the ability to invoice with a few quick clicks. Since then, Guthrie relies on Studio Designer to help ensure that her business runs as efficiently as possible. The platform has saved her countless hours and improved accuracy. “Before, I was using QuickBooks, and it was time-consuming jumping from different programs,” she says. Now, everything is in one place and is seamless. One feature she finds particularly useful is the ability to provide clients with access to view their projects anytime, anywhere, with the Client Portal. “It just really streamlines that process for us and the client!”

Business Impact

Streamlined Invoicing and Billing

with invoices that are simple to create and convenient ways to get paid via credit card, ACH, and PayPal.

Accurate Bidding on New Projects

with a useful Time Billing feature that tracks hours for each project; costs for new flat-fee proposals are based on historical data.

Greater Access to Information for All

with features that allow staff, accountants, bookkeepers, and purchasers alike to view reports as needed while clients can feel confident seeing their project come to life in real time.

It’s very easy to use. For our firm, I would say it has streamlined our process, and having Client Portal where clients can see things happening in real time is a huge benefit for your firm.
Jennefer Guthrie
Interior Anthology