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What you will need

• Color swatches for paints and fabrics ( you can get many of them for free from local paint stores if you ask)
• Fabric samples are a necessity (you can get them for free from your local furniture store)
• Interior design magazines for client perusal (it helps them get an idea of what they like)
• Furniture catalogues (free from furniture dealers and retailers)
• Fine arts catalogue, get them from art galleries
• Kitchen and bathroom catalogues. Basically get catalogues from everybody that deals with furniture, art, and lighting stores
• Photos of your work, and signed recommendations (remember you get them from family and friends when you are just starting out)
• Your portfolio (always have a copy of your portfolio)



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Introduction: How To Know If Interior Design Is Right for You
What does it take to be an Interior Designer?
Am I Creative?
Am I Organized?
How Good am I at Problem Solving?
Can I Multitask?
Tips for Multitasking
Am I personable?
Can I Be Versatile?
How Is My Business Sense?
Different Types of Interior Designers
Residential Interior Designer
Commercial Interior Designer
What is more important to me?
What will I have to do to specialize?
Is Interior Design Right for Me?
What Do I Need?
College and University
Trade Schools
Online Design Programs
Self Teaching
The Designer’s Necessity
What Can I Expect?
What to expect when Getting Started
How to Start your Interior Design Business
What you will need
Tips for Building a Portfolio with Little or no Professional Experience
Quick Tips on Pricing your Services
Places where you can find Work