Q&A for How to Become an Interior Decorator

Going to school for interior design can really help prepare you for the job. You'll learn about codes, furniture design and specification, functionality, and even electrical wiring.

Measuring tools, flooring samples, wall covering samples, a computer software for showing rooms and different ideas of décor. A well strong knowledge of what is popular, what is coming back in style, what is not, a great caring attitude, and great business ethics are also important.

Graphic Design, Photography, Interior Design, Furniture History (Purpose, Mood Creators, Manufacturing), Home Structural Design, Introduction to Art: History, Color Education, Medium uses, Marketing (if you want to be self employed), and Interpersonal Relations. Brand Popularity and History is another good choice.

Of course you can! Design with your brain and dream with your heart and soul. There are lots of online programs you can use to help you draw, or you could hire someone to bring your visions to life.

I'm an Interior Design teacher. I'm always surprised about the difficulties my students face in understanding drawing in scale. This is math we all study in primary school (at 7/8 years old) and it is fundamental to design in the right proportions, otherwise you can't deal with the concept of space. So the answer is: yes, BASIC math is important.

An interior designer focuses on decorations and modifications to the structure itself: floors, windows, electrical systems, etc. It's a much more inclusive job that goes beyond just decorating the house.

You can get through it with a lot of effort and don't slack one bit. Commit yourself myself to do your 110%. In this way, you'll become a successful decorate with a job you very much love. The thing you need to understand is that if you love your career, and you love what you do and what it will help you become, then those hard steps aren’t so hard anymore.You learn how to draw eventually, because talent is indeed just 1 percent of the mix and effort is the last ninety nine percent. If you love it and work hard, you’ll be fine.

You need to network with a lot of people in this business. I think you will find that if you are prepared, educated, hard-working, and have a natural talent for this, you will do well.

I suggest you look for a good course. That will give you the fundamental artistic and technical skills and help you figure out if it is right for you.

When I was a kid I would use the family desktop computer. I would draw rooms and decorate them using the paint program on it. If you would like an even better option, there is a program in the Microsoft app store called "Planner - 5D Home and Interior Design," it allows you to switch from 2D to 3D easily and it is well worth it to spend the $10-$20 for the full version. You will have access to all materials and be able to save them, as well as take snapshots too. If you don't have access to a computer, good old fashioned graph paper, and a ruler work. Make sure you do well in school as well, as it will help you when looking for a college.

I suggest you look for a good course. That will give you the fundamental artistic and technical skills and help you figure out if it is right for you.

Quite a decent amount, but it really depends on your location, how good your work is, and how much experience you have.

Yes, it is, as long as you have the time and passion to dedicate yourself to the field.

It depends on your area. Stop in a home interior design stores in your city and see if they will help answer your questions.

Generally, you have to be an adult (18) to pursue a career. You still have a lot of schooling to go through, and a lot of training and experience you will have to obtain before you can work as a professional interior designer.