Residential Interior Designer
These designers do most of their work in peoples homes. They design various rooms inside and around the home. There is a lot of freedom in this type of field because clients generally let their designers have free reign to let their creativity create a beautiful space for them. You can do inside work, patios, guest houses, and even garages.
Many Interior Designers prefer this type of work because it is less stressful, and the deadlines are usually a little bit more relaxed. Homeowners rarely harass you to keep them posted on every aspect of what you are doing, so it can be a rewarding specialty. When you are allowed to create something that makes both you and the client happy, the feeling is much better.
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. Sometimes, the work for residential areas can be quite small also. This type of work is generally for the designer that is in love with the aspect of being creative, rather than the need to be rich. 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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Interior Design Suite
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.
You have obviously given the idea of being an Interior Designer serious thought or you wouldnt be reading this. Creative thinking is the only thing that is going to help here. This type of specialty can be very lucrative if you can establish a good rapport with your client. Much of your job will require you to meet and convince people that you are the best person to design their space.
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