What you need to know
The ability to read and design blue prints
Knowledge of color coordination and painting
Difference between furniture brands and styles
How to coordinate and organize a room to create a comfortable environment.
How to correctly estimate the length and size of materials needed
How to correctly estimate the amount of paints or wallpapers needed
How to maximize interior space to the rooms advantage.
How to communicate your ideas effectively to your client
Basic marketing skills are needed to further your business
How to correctly identify different types of furnishings, and to incorporate that knowledge into a legitimate design plan.
How to create an environmental plan because this is a practical, conducive and esthetic approach to your eventual goal of raising productivity, and selling your merchandise.
How to explain space planning, lighting, layout and color schemes to your clients. People often like to know why you are doing the things that you are doing.
How to arrange carpets, accessories, drapes and wall coverings.
Knowledge of fine arts, sculptures, music etc. These will often be included in your design changes and must incorporate properly into the area. (you would not want to hang a Picasso in a Victorian themed room)
This is just an idea of the things that you will be taught in accordance to your specialty. Interior design for a home is slightly different than commercial design. The needs for a home are quite different. Materials are different as well. When you chose a specialty, you will learn all of the basics in design, but also how to deal with, and get clients effectively. That is where things are quite different. You would not approach a company in the same manner that you might approach a homeowner.
The money that can be made doing residential design can be a little bit less lucrative at times, but there are always wealthy people that can use a great interior designer as well.
Job In Interior Designing
If you chose to go this route, be sure to check to see that it is an accredited school, and ask what is included in your tuition.
Any business that you can dream of is open to this specialty. To do that correctly, you will have to calculate the cost of all materials, extra employee labor, furniture costs, paints etc. (also called eclectic) Many of these jobs are great if you are a self learner. They each require a different layout and outline. The best way to teach yourself is to keep up on current trends through magazines and furniture catalogues. Put your best work forward.
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