Interior decorating can be a very personal experience or it can be a career. Some individuals will be born with a flair for decorating and for others it will be a learning experience.
Learn How To Become an Interior Decorator
Investigate the many ways to become an Interior Decorator:
Interior Decorating Schools
Part-time programs
Workshops
Web-based training
Your own personal artistic abilities
For those born with an artistic ability, you can stand in a room, close your eyes and see the finished room. I have recently been looking at homes and find it a very helpful attribute as I can stand in a room and envision whether my current furniture and/or decorating style will work in that space.
There are many ways to learn interior decorating. Interior decorating schools are one option. Other options include interior decorating courses, workshops, or online learning. Many courses are offered by local colleges and private schools. There are books on the topic available at your local library as well as bookstores. Purchasing books allows you to build your own personal library.
Interior decorating schools will offer courses on specific techniques, for example re-purposing existing furniture pieces. More information specific to various techniques are coming to this website soon.
Interior decorating schools will teach you the basics that can lead to many careers as an interior decorator, color consultant, furniture refinishing and upholstery, window treatment specialist or home staging expert, just to name a few. The only limitations to what you can do are the limitations you put on yourself. I always recommend finding a good coach or trusted adviser to discuss all the possibilities and to make sure that you're working towards your strengths.
There really is no reason; given all the resources available through Interior Decorating Schools, workshops, courses, web-based programs; that you cannot pursue this interest of yours as an interior decorator and find the market niche that's right for you.
I suggest studying the trends, watching television decorating programs, reading current magazines and articles specific to the areas that you are interested in. Watch the fashion industry for colors and styles that can then be translated into interior decorating. There really are no limits to what you can do if you are focused and determined.
