This document discusses relationship commerce and how online interior design platforms are changing the home design industry. It notes that relationship commerce involves developing personalized, one-to-one relationships online through expertise and help. The home design category is primed for this model as consumers increasingly want help with their homes but traditional sources are limited in accessibility. Online interior design platforms provide virtual home design help, offering advantages for both designers, such as expanded career opportunities, and retailers, including custom design services and selling designer-selected products. The success of a virtual showhouse project demonstrates the potential of this new ecommerce model.