| Most people have jobs that they don't like. They | | | | different from degrees in interior decorating. The two |
| work from 9 to 5 at a job they hate just to make | | | | fields are related but they are two different fields. |
| ends meet, to save money and wait for retirement | | | | Colleges that offer degrees in interior decorating |
| when they plan to enjoy themselves. But why not | | | | include Brooks College in Long Beach, CA, Harrington |
| get a job that you love and enjoy, right from day | | | | College of Design in Chicago, IL, and the Arts |
| one. And if you like interior decorating, there's plenty | | | | Institute International in Minneapolis, MN. |
| of room in the field. | | | | It is by attending formal classes in interior decoration |
| When you enter someone's home, or office, do you | | | | from vo-techs or colleges that you'll be able to get |
| take one look around and see how things could be | | | | hands-on experience in your desired profession and |
| changed to improve the lighting, ease of access, or | | | | come across a wide variety of spaces and how they |
| just the general attractiveness of the space? If so, | | | | can be decorated to enhance their appeal for your |
| you probably have a flair for interior design, and | | | | clients. After completing your courses you will |
| there's no reason why you shouldn't take that flair | | | | become a C.I.D., or certified interior decorator. |
| and run with it. In other words, build yourself a career | | | | When taking classes in interior design you'll learn the |
| in a field that you love to do anyway. Indeed, doing | | | | reasons behind what you instinctively know works. |
| what you love and getting paid for it is the recipe for | | | | You'll take classes in design graphics and color theory, |
| a happy life. | | | | space planning, lighting design, and much more, as well |
| Of course, even if you have all the instinctive | | | | as a class that is just as important - professional |
| knowledge of what fabrics and textures go good | | | | ethics and practice. |
| together and what colors clash, you still need to get | | | | Just as important as knowing how to decorate a |
| a bit of official training in the field - something to put | | | | space is knowing how to interact with your client - |
| on your resume so that you can go out and get | | | | giving them what they want, as well as what they |
| those jobs. As with any other field, typically you'll cut | | | | need. They'll also have classes on how to start up |
| your teeth going to work as an entry-level | | | | your own business. |
| decorator, and work your way up after designing | | | | So there are quite a few reasons to put your interior |
| several attractive spaces for clients such that you'll | | | | decorating skills on a professional level. If you have a |
| be able to open your own business. | | | | love for it, and if you have a knack for it... go out |
| There are many, many schools that offer degrees in | | | | and do it! |
| interior design...but please be aware that these are | | | | |