Opportunities in Interior Decorating

As a trained, experienced professional who has the right credentials and can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge, you should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options.

A Home-Based Business

For many, self-employment is a great career goal to start preparing for. With a home studio and low overhead, self-employed decorators may start out small, and slowly build their reputation—project by project, one job at a time. Their own homes may become living portfolios. A stunning showcase of their talents, for their friends and prospective customers to see.

Some decorators first gain experience as an employee. They develop professional contacts, gain a sense of self-confidence, and build a following of satisfied customers. Then, they ease into their own businesses as part-time pursuits.

Interior Decoration Firms

Decorating firms and architectural products companies may offer talented decorators the opportunity to assist in creative projects. The experience of working alongside other creative professionals is both exciting and invaluable. Each project may present a new and exciting set of challenges. And the potential for broad exposure to all kinds of styles and applications can’t be beat!

Furniture Retailers

Stores may hire interior decorators as sales consultants who help customers select merchandise for their homes and businesses. The experience gained from retail employment offers valuable exposure to a very broad range of styles, applications and periods of design and architectural history. Retail employment often means two added bonuses: experience in dealing regularly with clients, and excellent discount privileges on most merchandise.

Dealers in Art, Antiques & Other Fine Accessories

Knowledge of interior decorating is highly valued by many arts and crafts galleries, museum stores, studios and other establishments dealing in art, antiques and furnishings. The Professional Interior Decorating Program gives you a broad background in art, antiques and accessories. It reveals the secrets of accessorizing, showing you how to select and mix styles, including American, European and Oriental in contemporary, traditional and modern motifs.

Professionals only showrooms may open their doors to qualified interior decorating professionals. This may give them access to exclusive trade shows and decorator expos. And it’s not unusual for them to be eligible for substantial discounts on furniture, window and wall treatments, floor coverings, antiques, art, accessories and more.

Enroll online or call 1-800-535-1613 to speak with an Admission Advisor!