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)
This is the perfect career choice for a person that likes to be creative, abut not idle and/or isolated.
Interior Designer Florida
You have to be a motivated person and have the ability to focus solely on your task, but it can be done.
A lot of what is needed is actually fun. Sometimes designers choose to specialize in residential areas, and sometimes they choose to specialize in commercial properties. It is also better for your portfolio in the long run. Choosing a specialty is often easy, but it can be more rewarding for you to have one.
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