In Business Since 2001 We accept Paypal
Home Article Directory
More from Bill Platt
"Bill Platt for Book Authors" Youtube Channel
Training for Book Authors
Other Resources for Book Authors & Publishers
FictionPlots.com (350+ Plots & counting)
Please Support Our Advertisers

 
D9 Hosting


Interior Designers: Dynamic Careers for Those with a Vision

Copyright (c) 2008-2023

Interior design careers are exciting, creative and dynamic. Interior design is becoming a popular field of work due to many people now wanting to renovate their homes. This could be due to the success of home improvement TV shows, magazines and websites.

What Does it Take to Become an Interior Designer?

Interior designers need to have creativity and imagination. Each job varies widely. You must have a vision of what your client wants in order to be successful. Interior design as such can be called an art.

What do Interior Designers do?

Interior designers analyze the needs of clients and use creativity to form a vision of what they require. This can take in many factors such as lifestyle, purpose of the building, age of the building and many more. It involves designing interior spaces and can include colors, fabrics, furniture, plants and other aspects of interiors. Colors, lighting, materials, products, health, safety and building codes are all factors that interior designers must consider.

How Can I Get Qualified?

There are many colleges and schools that teach interior design courses. Generally it is not required that you go to a university as short courses can lead to a qualification and the knowledge required.

However, an interior design degree can lead to your certification as it can be illegal to undertake certain interior design work without certification. You will also learn to manage documents, communicate with clients, develop design plans, presentations and samples as well as gain an in depth knowledge of design practices and trends.

There are several fields that an interior designer can focus on once qualified. This can include designing specifically for residential homes, commercial properties, or corporate, health care, hospitality, retail and educational facilities. Once you have decided upon your area of expertise you can narrow down your skills very tightly, and as a result you will be seen as an expert in that particular interior design niche.

There are many different interior design styles and you may choose to focus on one or two as your area of expertise. These includes modern, traditional, eco-friendly, corporate, elegant, artistic and many more.

To retain your interior design skills you should stay on top of trends by regularly reading magazines, websites and other publications from the interior design industry. This highly rewarding career is a popular choice but there is still a shortage of expert interior designers in particular niches, so that can be an area of focus for you.

Interior Design Salaries

Interior designers have the potential to earn a lot of money but it takes some business sense and risk taking to get there. It is possible to become employed as an interior designer with a company, however this can limit your income. The best and most successful interior designers are freelancers or those who work in very small firms. The only limit to their income is the number and quality of clients that can be obtained.

Interior designers with more experience earn more on average than those with less experience. The average salary for interior designers with one year or less experience is just $32,000. Compare that figure with people who have been interior designers for 20 or more years with an average salary of nearly $50,000. With interior designing really taking off in the modern day, there is no doubt that those experienced designers will be able to command even higher salaries as time goes by.

A bachelor's degree is ideal if you wish to become an interior designer, although there are also certificates you can take to break into the industry. Ultimately you will want to be as highly qualified as possible in order to ensure that your salary is the best it can be.

Interior Designer vs Interior Decorator

An interior designer will almost always earn more than an interior decorator due to the in depth work and knowledge required by designers. Most interior decorators do not have a degree, but designers do. Interior designers must be able to envisage an entire area and know how to make the most of indoor spaces, sometimes from scratch which is like an artist starting out on a blank canvas. On the other hand, interior decorators mainly focus on improving existing spaces with mild adjustments to furniture and colors.

A starting interior design salary can be as low as $22,000 but it will increase quickly, especially if you are employed in a large organization. Another factor determining salary is whether you are employed in a company that works mainly on residential buildings or those who work in the corporate sector. In most cases corporate focused interior design companies will have larger takings and as such be able to pay their designers more. It is not uncommon for large interior design jobs to cost in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. For this reason you should research your prospective employers before applying for a job.


About The Author: Shop Amazon - Top Gift Ideas
Jennifer Charleston is a writer for CareerToolkits.com, a site created to help people unsure of their career path. Search a large collection of articles on popular careers including; nursing, paralegal, interior design careers, accounting, and many others. Read free, online articles covering salary information, education requirements, and dozens of career descriptions. Discover what career suits you best at http://www.CareerToolkits.com

VOTE ON THIS ARTICLE
Needs Work >> 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 << Excellent Article

Tell our authors what you think about their article.



Top-Level Category: Career Articles

10 Most Recent Articles Written by Jennifer Charleston

Why Taking the GED Test Seriously is Crucial
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-21 | Word Count: 796 | Page Views: 5921 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.81
The GED test is run by the American Council of Education and is also known as the General Education Development test. The GED consists of five main sections which are science, social studies, language arts reading, language arts writing and mathematics. By practicing your skills in each of the following subjects you dramatically increase your chances of passing the GED test with flying colors.

There's More to Culinary Arts Than Being a Chef
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 797 | Page Views: 11165 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 2.50
Culinary arts is simply the art of cooking. Working in the field of culinary arts usually involves preparing meals which not only taste good, but look great too.

Why a Nursing Career is the Most Highly Rewarding Career You Can Choose
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-06 | Word Count: 766 | Page Views: 23093 | Votes: 40 | Rating: 2.60
Nursing careers provide a richly rewarding career option. If you enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives, then nursing is a wonderful career choice for you.

How a Paralegal Career is a Shortcut for Many in the Legal Field
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-30 | Word Count: 825 | Page Views: 6086 | Votes: 17 | Rating: 2.41
Paralegal careers provide a large scope for diversity and variety as well as career advancement. Although an entry-level paralegal salary is not considered to be high, as time goes on and you gain experience you can become a very well paid paralegal with considerable responsibility.

Why Becoming a Pharmacist Means You Don't Have to Worry About Student Loans
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 692 | Page Views: 37317 | Votes: 102 | Rating: 3.00
So you want to become a pharmacist but are not sure where to start? Unlike other careers, there really is only one way to go about becoming a pharmacist. And that is to attend a university and gain a degree. For this reason all prospective pharmacists must have fantastic study abilities as well as the commitment to see out a long six year degree.

How to Know if You'll Make a Good Police Officer
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 789 | Page Views: 19634 | Votes: 37 | Rating: 3.16
Becoming a police officer means you'll be taking on the most noble of jobs. Police officers are highly respected members of any community who risk their life daily in order to protect citizens. For this reason, becoming a police officer can be risky although very exciting. No two days are ever the same for a police officer out in the field.

The 1, 2, 3's of Accountant Career Options
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-17 | Word Count: 803 | Page Views: 4902 | Votes: 22 | Rating: 2.14
An accounting career is a highly popular choice for many people. Although accounting may not be considered one of the most exciting professions, there is certainly a high sum of money to be made as an accountant. There are also many career opportunities and accounting careers options for qualified accountants.

Designing Video Games: Hot Career or Just a Fad?
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-15 | Word Count: 829 | Page Views: 4549 | Votes: 13 | Rating: 1.85
Young technology enthusiasts often see a career as a video game designer their dream job, and it certainly can be! But is it right for you?

Considering a Graphic Design Career? Here's What You Absolutely Must Know
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-11 | Word Count: 832 | Page Views: 6636 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 2.40
Does a career as a graphic designer appeal to you? If so, you're not alone. This career path is becoming a popular one due to the fact that many students now have easy access to affordable graphic design programs at home. Many students are taking up graphic design as a hobby and then choose to later further their skill with a solid education in graphic design.

All of Author's Articles on this site:

Most Recent "Career" Articles

The Keys to Writing a Killer Resume Cover Letter
Written by: Gerald Penniston | Distributed: 2013-07-24 | Word Count: 904 | Page Views: 5328 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 1.60
As a job seeker, you must understand the importance and value of a professional resume... Do you, however, also take stock of the importance of a well-written cover letter? Many job seekers fail to realize that a cover letter completes a resume, and both should go hand-in-hand.

How to Write a Resume - Simple and Complex at the Same Time
Written by: Rebecca Hawkes | Distributed: 2010-12-09 | Word Count: 438 | Page Views: 6702 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 1.89
Writing an effective resume is as much a creative art as it is a logical puzzle. How do you take 500-600 words and make them jump out and scream "hire me" to an employer? It's a skill that needs constant refining.

3 Cutting Edge Steps Show You The Real Way To Make Money Online
Written by: Ryan Parenti | Distributed: 2010-11-16 | Word Count: 742 | Page Views: 5902 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.40
Tens of thousands of people all over the globe are quietly cashing in on what may be the only recession proof industry -- at the very least it's one of few industries maintaining consistent and enormous growth! These people... well, these are just regular folks who have decided they want some extra income and have turned to information publishing for profit (staggering profit). Here is how they do it.

The Perspective of Dawn
Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2010-03-15 | Word Count: 560 | Page Views: 5116 | Votes: 5 | Rating: 0.80
For years, I have been a night owl as opposed to an early bird. I embrace beautiful sunsets, bur rarely, on purpose, strive to witness a glorious sunrise. Recently while on a Caribbean cruise, with Diane Ackerman's book in hand, I challenged myself to be an early riser to discover the beauty of sunrise rather than my standard, sunset. It was a chance to try a different perspective. And, it was rather enjoyable.

The Top Ten Mistakes Made in Job Interviews and How to Avoid Them
Written by: Cecile Peterkin | Distributed: 2010-03-11 | Word Count: 650 | Page Views: 5544 | Votes: 6 | Rating: 0.83
A job interview is your chance to shine. Now that you've been given this opportunity, it's critical that you don't waste it. Here are the top ten mistakes made in job interviews and how to avoid them.

The Decline and Fall of the Retirement Empire
Written by: Irene A. Majchrzak | Distributed: 2010-03-10 | Word Count: 1317 | Page Views: 4704 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
"I have a pension and it'll have to be enough!" As a financial Advisor over the past 10 years I have often heard this statement. It was difficult 10 years ago to explain to future retirees why this was an impossible belief to hold. 10 years ago no one would believe the changes that would occur in our world view.

Plan Ahead: Your Personal Body Art May Carry An Unforeseen Cost
Written by: Eileen Howerton | Distributed: 2010-02-25 | Word Count: 532 | Page Views: 4785 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
Over half of all tattoos that are given each year are spontaneous, and given without plan or thought. While these tattoos seemed like a great idea at the time, many young people are finding out that these tattoos are costing them more than the charge to have them put on.

New Year Still Is A Time Of Uncertainty For Economy
Written by: Barbara Wulf MS, ACC, CPCC | Distributed: 2010-02-02 | Word Count: 509 | Page Views: 5715 | Votes: 2 | Rating: 0.50
As we look back on the first decade of the new millennium, we realize in many ways it was a dud and disappointment. We witnessed the World Trade Towers being toppled with senseless terrorism. We closed the decade with the toppling of the global economy that resulted in high unemployment and massive job loss for young and old, skilled and unskilled.

She's After Your Money
Written by: Scott Bywater | Distributed: 2009-12-14 | Word Count: 460 | Page Views: 4754 | Votes: 3 | Rating: 0.33
Who would you rather be? The guy who had just managed to inherit a tidy sum from a bank before he left and had $700,000 in the bank... but had no money and limited skill? Or the guy who had invested the last five years of his life to gain the knowledge to practice as a specialist in this country with highly sought after skills. Many people would probably say the first guy.

Job Searching and Staying Marketable in a Recession
Written by: Cecile Peterkin | Distributed: 2009-08-11 | Word Count: 507 | Page Views: 4729 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 1.36
Job searching is never fun, nor is it something that is particularly comfortable for the majority of people out there. It can be frustrating, but ultimately, it can prove to be an extremely rewarding experience. There are additional challenges that exist, however, when it comes to job searching in a recession. Here are some helpful tips to ensure you'll be successful.

Most Viewed "Career" Articles

Why Becoming a Pharmacist Means You Don't Have to Worry About Student Loans
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 692 | Page Views: 37317 | Votes: 102 | Rating: 3.00
So you want to become a pharmacist but are not sure where to start? Unlike other careers, there really is only one way to go about becoming a pharmacist. And that is to attend a university and gain a degree. For this reason all prospective pharmacists must have fantastic study abilities as well as the commitment to see out a long six year degree.

10 Killer Job Interview Questions and Answers
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | Word Count: 1094 | Page Views: 23276 | Votes: 83 | Rating: 2.42
Behind every interview question there is a concern or another question. Your job is to process the question thinking about what the interviewer's concern might be. In other words, why is the interviewer asking you this question?

Why a Nursing Career is the Most Highly Rewarding Career You Can Choose
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-06 | Word Count: 766 | Page Views: 23093 | Votes: 40 | Rating: 2.60
Nursing careers provide a richly rewarding career option. If you enjoy helping people and making a difference in their lives, then nursing is a wonderful career choice for you.

How to Know if You'll Make a Good Police Officer
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 789 | Page Views: 19634 | Votes: 37 | Rating: 3.16
Becoming a police officer means you'll be taking on the most noble of jobs. Police officers are highly respected members of any community who risk their life daily in order to protect citizens. For this reason, becoming a police officer can be risky although very exciting. No two days are ever the same for a police officer out in the field.

Questions You Should Ask During The Job Interview
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2006-09-14 | Word Count: 680 | Page Views: 17375 | Votes: 16 | Rating: 2.50
At some point, usually at the conclusion of the interview, you may be asked, "Do you have any questions?" A common answer to this question is, "No, I think you've covered everything very well." This is the wrong answer!

One Star that Doesn't Need to Shine: The truth behind the Order of the Eastern Star
Written by: Siobhan Gamble | Distributed: 2007-07-09 | Word Count: 831 | Page Views: 14323 | Votes: 41 | Rating: 1.54
Standing firm by the side of the organization that many of us know as Freemasonry, is a woman's auxiliary which was founded in 1868 known as the Order of the Eastern Star. It is the largest Fraternal Organization in the world. Also known as the "Star", OES is only open to women with specific Masonic affiliation and men who are Master Masons.

Job Interview Answers - What To Say If You Got Fired
Written by: Bob Firestone | Distributed: 2007-03-12 | Word Count: 747 | Page Views: 12744 | Votes: 21 | Rating: 2.67
Have you ever been fired from a job? Use these winning job interview answers to beat this tough question and get hired into the job you want.

Building and Sustaining Positive Relationships in the Workplace
Written by: Gail Solish | Distributed: 2006-10-04 | Word Count: 539 | Page Views: 11357 | Votes: 15 | Rating: 2.60
It's Monday morning and you've only been at the office for a couple of hours. The phone has not stopped ringing, you've barely made a dent in your emails, there is a project deadline looming, a team meeting to lead and your boss is concerned and hassling you about the project outcome. Does any of this sound familiar to you? Does it feel overwhelming? The truth is that order to be successful, productive and less stressed, you need positive, supportive relationships at work.

There's More to Culinary Arts Than Being a Chef
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-10-09 | Word Count: 797 | Page Views: 11165 | Votes: 20 | Rating: 2.50
Culinary arts is simply the art of cooking. Working in the field of culinary arts usually involves preparing meals which not only taste good, but look great too.

The Pros and Cons of Teaching Abroad
Written by: Justin Burch | Distributed: 2006-10-31 | Word Count: 720 | Page Views: 9218 | Votes: 28 | Rating: 2.82
As it has been said, teaching abroad isn't for everybody. Each program you will encounter will require some prerequisites and the proper attitude, but will offer unique challenges and personal incentives to the right individual. Here is an impartial analysis of opportunities confronting both sides of the arguments you need to consider before deciding to teach abroad

Highest Ranked "Career" Articles

How to Know if You'll Make a Good Police Officer
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-24 | Word Count: 789 | Page Views: 19634 | Votes: 37 | Rating: 3.16
Becoming a police officer means you'll be taking on the most noble of jobs. Police officers are highly respected members of any community who risk their life daily in order to protect citizens. For this reason, becoming a police officer can be risky although very exciting. No two days are ever the same for a police officer out in the field.

Create Success-With Whatever You Have! 7 Practices for Creating What Matters Most In Life And Work
Written by: Bruce Elkin | Distributed: 2007-12-25 | Word Count: 1103 | Page Views: 5505 | Votes: 19 | Rating: 3.00
Seven Practices For Creating Almost Anything -- These 7 practices are no magic formula. But they will help you create outstanding results-with whatever you start with.

Interviewing And The Electric Toothbrush
Written by: Carole Martin | Distributed: 2007-01-18 | Word Count: 697 | Page Views: 4507 | Votes: 11 | Rating: 3.00
Many electric toothbrushes have a shut off mechanism that turns off the toothbrush after two minutes of brushing – which is the time that someone decided was enough teeth-brushing for any one period.

You Give What You Get In Your Career
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2007-01-23 | Word Count: 653 | Page Views: 4631 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 3.00
How do you treat the people you work with? Do you say hello in the morning or stare at something else as you walk by? Are you friendly or aloof? Are you only nice to those that you deem as necessary or can further your career?

Why Becoming a Pharmacist Means You Don't Have to Worry About Student Loans
Written by: Jennifer Charleston | Distributed: 2008-09-26 | Word Count: 692 | Page Views: 37317 | Votes: 102 | Rating: 3.00
So you want to become a pharmacist but are not sure where to start? Unlike other careers, there really is only one way to go about becoming a pharmacist. And that is to attend a university and gain a degree. For this reason all prospective pharmacists must have fantastic study abilities as well as the commitment to see out a long six year degree.

How Generation *R* Got It Right!
Written by: Kent Jacobson a.k.a. Mr. Success | Distributed: 2007-06-14 | Word Count: 472 | Page Views: 4531 | Votes: 12 | Rating: 2.92
Who is generation R? I'll tell you, they are our retired mothers and fathers, and even our grandparents who were born in the 20's and 30's. Why am I writing about this generation of people?

Federal Jobs Are Plentiful
Written by: Benji O. Anosike | Distributed: 2009-02-26 | Word Count: 1351 | Page Views: 6135 | Votes: 10 | Rating: 2.90
Think there are no job hiring anywhere in america today? Have you tried to job search in one place? Truth is, there are plenty of federal jobs with the federal government right now, with even increased worker hiring scheduled. And here's how and where!

You Gotta Go Through
Written by: Deborah Brown-Volkman | Distributed: 2007-04-25 | Word Count: 676 | Page Views: 4944 | Votes: 9 | Rating: 2.89
Are you facing a situation in your career that you thought you'd never face? Working in a job that you are overqualified for? Reporting to a boss that doesn't get or like you? Unemployed after years of hard work? Interviewing endlessly when in the past jobs came to you?

Online Medical Assistant Schools
Written by: Mark Stout, BSc, MD | Distributed: 2008-06-05 | Word Count: 399 | Page Views: 5179 | Votes: 8 | Rating: 2.88
Medical assistants perform administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners running smoothly. The duties of medical assistants vary from office to office, depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner's specialty.

Key to Success: 10 Success Tips for Maximum Achievement
Written by: Sharif Khan | Distributed: 2006-05-23 | Word Count: 1787 | Page Views: 5340 | Votes: 35 | Rating: 2.86
First off, I would echo the voice of 18th century French philosopher Voltaire, made popular and relevant in today's leadership lexicon by "Good to Great" author Jim Collins, who said, "Good is the Enemy of Great."











Download an eBook today
 
Directory Navigation
Locate By Category:

ALL Categories
Arts & Crafts
Arts & Entertainment
Automotive
Business - Offline
Business - Online
Career
Computers
Education
Family
Finance
Food & Drink
Health & Wellness
Home & Garden
Humor
Internet
Nature & Pets
Real Estate
Religion
Self Improvement
Shopping
Society
Sports & Recreation
Technology
Travel & Leisure
Uncategorized
World Events
Writing & Speaking

Change Number of Results:
50 - 100 - 200 - 500
Article Reprint Rights
Creative Commons License

This work is
licensed under a
Creative Commons
License


You are not required to show the creative commons license notice when you reprint this work.
Article Statistics
Word Count: 818

Total Views: 5537

Article Rating: 2.86 of 5
Votes Cast: 14

More Articles By Author:



Last Distribution Date:
2008-09-18 11:00:00

Internal ID: #6299





All Articles are Copyright © 2001-2023 of the Defined Authors.

All other material and images on this site are:
Copyright © 2001-2023, ThePhantomWriters.com