Everyone wants a home that looks inviting and well styled. Sometimes, people can not find the time or the right pieces to create the nicely decorated home that they want to have. Interior designers and decorators help homeowners to create homes that feel as beautiful as they look. They work with their clients to translate their personal styles into the style of their living space. The best part is, many of them do it from the comfort of their own homes.
You may wonder if there is a difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator. There is, and it has to do with education. An interior designer holds a degree from an accredited university or college, and a decorator does not. There are some interior design programs available online, so if you do want to pursue an education you can examine those options.
Within the realm of interior design and redesign there are many niches that you can choose to specialize in. You could choose to do new design for residential homes or office buildings, or redesign for existing homes or businesses. Whatever avenue you choose, make sure that you can obtain any licenses or permits required by your state and municipality before you open your doors.
As is the case with any home – based business, you need to look far beyond the basics of things like licensing and make a comprehensive business plan in order to know whether your home – based interior design or decorating business will work. You will also want to develop a portfolio of your work, so consider using your own home as a place to practice your skills. You could also give the gift of design to friends and relatives for birthdays and other occasions, and then take pictures to use for your portfolio.
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