| Interior Decorating & Design
Interior Designers usually work directly with clients and must consider
their requirements, tastes, preferences, and budget. They must keep form,
color, scale, and arrangement in balance, and at the same time
be concerned with utility, construction, economy, and client satisfaction.
Interior Designers should be familiar with the nature of woods, textiles,
and
decorating products such as paint and wallpaper. They should be
knowledgeable about the historical periods that have influenced the
development of furniture style and room design. Interior Designers often
work
from blueprints, make detailed floor plans, and draw furniture to scale.
Interior Designers shop in wholesale markets to locate furnishings and
accessories, and, when necessary, design original pieces to be made to
order.
They often work closely with both building and landscape architect sin
planning the interiors of new buildings or remodeling old ones.
Presentations for client approval usually include a sketch or
scaled floor plan showing furniture arrangement, color charts, and
samples of upholstery, draperies, and wall coverings. The complete
Interior Design proposal includes an estimate of the cost for the
installation.
After the proposal is accepted, Interior Designers assemble furnishings and
act as agents for their clients by contracting and supervising the services
of
craft workers.
Some Interior Designers may specialize in color coordination, lighting,
furniture or fabric design. Others may teach at universities, art
schools, or adult education facilities.
Working Conditions for Interior Designers:-
The work environment is usually quite pleasant; however, much time
is spent away from headquarters, meeting with clients, contractors, or
shopping. |