What you will need
Color swatches for paints and fabrics ( you can get many of them for free from local paint stores if you ask)
Fabric samples are a necessity (you can get them for free from your local furniture store)
Interior design magazines for client perusal (it helps them get an idea of what they like)
Furniture catalogues (free from furniture dealers and retailers)
Fine arts catalogue, get them from art galleries
Kitchen and bathroom catalogues. Basically get catalogues from everybody that deals with furniture, art, and lighting stores
Photos of your work, and signed recommendations (remember you get them from family and friends when you are just starting out)
Your portfolio (always have a copy of your portfolio)
Get familiar with it.
Interior Designer Work
This basically explores whether or not your actual interest is genuine.
Some of these technical things include:Designing and reading blueprints: This is particularly for the projects that require a great change in the areas structure like wall removal etc. However, if you know how to break down the costs it gets a lot easier, and helps you break it down to the client so that they are comfortable. By now you will know if a career in Interior Design is right for you. If you are thinking of Interior Design as a means of expressing your creativity, this could be the right place for you.
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