What Can I Expect?
There is literally no limit to how much money you can earn as an Interior Designer. Of course a lot of that depends on what type of position you plan to have in the field as well. An assistant interior designer can start at .00 an hour, a certified interior designer can start anywhere from ,000-,000 annually, and a partner can make as much as 0,000 annually.
These are really general estimates, but they are as was listed in 2003 in Decorators Home Journal. Every person that is interested in Interior Design as a career can expect to make as much or as little as they want. You can virtually decide your financial potential on your own.
Extra Information: Many Interior Designers create their own products and product lines. They design everything from furniture, to furniture accessories. It can be a great way to promote your design services, and make a little bit of extra money. Its relatively common practice among designers, you may want to consider it.
Getting certified could cost you anywhere from ,000 to ,000.
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This type of work is generally on a larger scale than in residential jobs.
If you have them, copies of your credentials should be placed at the front of your portfolio to assure your future clients that you are qualified. If you can, offer to outbid everyone that you can, but be careful because a client may not tell you the truth about the bids. Try and set up some of your best work around you and prop them up for all to see. They will give you a great deal of experience in sales, design, and coordinating fabrics and colors. This is a quality that you cannot afford to be without.
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