• Do you need an MA in interior design in order to work as a preoffessional interior designer?

    I have a BA in architecture, with experience in interior design. The question is, would I need to qualify in order to become a professional interior designer?
    I live and work in the UK btw.
    Thanks in advance for all your tips and advice.

     April 28th, 2010  admin   1 comment

  • Do you need a degree in Interior design to become an interior designer?

    I have a degree in Literary Arts and in corporate PR. How do I go about pursuing a career in interior design? I am very good at decorating & design, it is my passion and I have always received numerous compliments from almost everyone who has visited my home.

     April 26th, 2010  admin   6 comments

  • How do i prepare a portfolio for college for interior design or design and management?

    i’m going into 11th grade, and i know i want to go to Parson’s New School of Design to study interior design or design management.
    How can i start now to build a portfolio for interior design or Design and management?
    what should be included?

     March 26th, 2010  admin   1 comment

  • where can i good interior design images on the net?

    im tryin to get some good interior design ideas, but i only find books ion interior designs. If any61 knw where to find it, please do let me knw. thank you.

     March 19th, 2010  admin   1 comment

  • What is the difference between an accredited interior design school and one that isn’t?

    there are many schools around my area that offer interior design as a major. but only a couple are accredited. so if i went to a school that hasn’t been accredited for it’s interior design program, how would that affect my interior design career?

     March 4th, 2010  admin   3 comments

  • What is the differnece between INTERIOR architecture and interior design?

    Okay i want to know waht is the differnece between INTErIOEr architecture and interioer design. BY major and Carrer. and would it be good to get a bachelor in Architecture and a minor in Interior Arrchitecture and then get a bachelors in Interior design.

     March 2nd, 2010  admin   4 comments

  • Do you think my niche in interior design for children with green design a good specialty?

    I have an business in interior design and decorative painting. I have recently decided to specialize in children’s decor from the nursery to teen-age retreat with an emphasis on eco-friendly products that are organic and all natural. I am a full service design studio, but wanted to be set apart from the rest. What do you think?

     March 1st, 2010  admin   3 comments

  • Can you do interior design in Virginia without a certification?

    I designed a room for a friend, and they ended up loving it, showing it to their friends, and now I have two more potential clients who want me to design rooms for them. I don’t want to continue with this hobby until I know for sure if I legally can. I live in Virginia, so can I legally do interior design without a certification? Thanks! I’ll choose a best answer!

     February 24th, 2010  admin   1 comment

  • Decorating Your Country Home

    When choosing a theme for decorating your home, there are many you could choose. One of the most popular decorating themes today is country home decorating. Perhaps because it provides a warm, inviting atmosphere and overall friendly feeling.

    As with any home decorating project, a homeowner must first decide where they want to use country home decorating. Some people choose to use this theme throughout their entire home while other decide to use country home decorating focusing on just one or two rooms, for example the kitchen and the living room. Because this style is meant for people who enjoy simplicity and the nature, some homeowners may decide to carry the country decorating theme through the entire living space.

    Country home decorating combines colors which are clean and bright with country furniture and accessories. When choosing colors for country home decorating, light to medium shades of white, yellow, pink, green or brown are good choices. Colors should reflect a rustic feeling. To add to the painted walls, a homeowner or decorator may decide to use stencils with country character such as flowers or plants, fruits or vegetables. Wallpaper boarders are also often used in country home decorating. It is fine to use these additions but the rule of thumb is to make certain the patterns do not clash.

    In keeping with a rustic and simple theme, country home decorating uses wood, natural wood. When deciding on a material for a country floor, natural wood is a nice choice. Of course using natural wood throughout a large area can be costly, but scattered subtly throught the home, it can have a lovely effect. The exterior is also important, so you may consider buying wooden garage doors too.

    If you’re looking for a less-expensive way to give floors a country look, a light shade of carpet might be considered or laminate flooring. These options would also work well with the country home decorating theme. Other suggestions for country floors are flagstone or tile. Some homeowners, if they are really creative, decorate their floors with stencils and create patterns. Another great way to jazz up a space is to use area rugs. In keeping with the country home decorating theme, those with an authentic look create a warm and cosy feeling. Hooked, quilted and braided rugs make beautiful additions to a country floor.

    In addition when choosing furniture to compliment country home decorating, light wood or wicker is suggested. Again, these materials reflect the beauty of nature. If a homeowner or decorator decides fabric would accent their furniture, such as cushions or slip covers, floral patterns or checkered fabrics add to the authentic look.

    After all, accessorizing a room always adds to its beauty. When buying accessories to fit in with a country home decorating theme, it is good to keep in mind the type of atmosphere you are trying to create, a warm and inviting space. Don’t forget wood burning stoves – a must in any country home!

    Simplicity goes a long way in country home decorating. It is recommended to never use too many decorations and choose accessories that family and friends will enjoy. Photos in simple wooden frames, plain mirrors, plants and fragrant candles dress up country home decorating. Window treatments should also be simple. Lace or shutters give a cosy country feel. Country home decorating can be interesting and fun. Perhaps the main detail to keep in mind is simplicity. Try not to over-decorate, remember too many patterns will clash. Too many decorations will eliminate the amount of space in a room. Country home decorating creates a relaxing and friendly environment, meant to be warm and cosy.

     February 19th, 2010  admin   No comments

  • What degree do I need for a good interior design job?

    I am trying to decide between and associate of arts degree at a local community college or a bachelor’s from the state college, but my husband would prefer not to move 6 hours away to the state college. Are there any interior designers who could give me info about the type of jobs I could get with an AA in interior design?

     February 16th, 2010  admin   2 comments