For a long time considered as a talent rather than as a profession, interior design has now become a well recognized career path. Talent can certainly help, but the required skills can be learned by anyone willing to move on in this direction.

Halfway between art and technique, the successful interior designer combines on the one hand artistic sense, imagination and creativity, on the other hand organization, discipline and a sense of business. Interior design being a service profession, you will have to understand the specific needs and desires of your client and translate them into an aesthetically appealing, yet feasible design solution. Every project is a new discovery, sometimes challenging, but always gratifying.

Interior design offers a wide variety of specialties determined by the environment you are focusing on. It ranges from health care institutions, hotels, restaurants, boutiques, office companies, residential houses, to yachts or airplanes for the most specialized ones. Such a diversity in the possibilities offered by this profession guarantees a low-routine activity.

In terms of employment, becoming an interior design is an excellent move compared to other occupations. It is forecasted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics that employment of designers is likely to increase faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2008. This is a very positive perspective for you, if you are contemplating starting a career in interior design. But this doesn’t mean there is no competition: the most successful interior designer will be the one that combines talent and perseverance, but most of all, the one better educated.

Interior Decorating and Interior Design

Kitchen and Bath Design

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Atlanta, Georgia	Bauder College - Atlanta
Buckhead, Georgia	AIU - Buckhead
Chicago, Illinois	Harrington College of Design
Chicago, Illinois	IADT - Chicago
Long Beach, California	Brooks College - Long Beach
Los Angeles, California	AIU - Los Angeles
Mendota Heights, Minnesota	Brown College
Orlando, Florida	IADT - Orlando
Paramus, New Jersey	Berkeley College - Paramus Campus
Schaumburg, Illinois	IADT - Schaumburg
Tampa, Florida	IADT - Tampa
Tempe, Arizona	Collins College
Troy, Michigan	IADT - Detroit
Weston, Florida	AIU - Ft Lauderdale

There are no schools offering online programs in Interior Design.

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