{"id":11976,"date":"2018-05-08T07:17:04","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T07:17:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=11976"},"modified":"2018-05-08T07:17:04","modified_gmt":"2018-05-08T07:17:04","slug":"hobby-vs-career-interior-decorating-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/hobby-vs-career-interior-decorating-certification","title":{"rendered":"Hobby vs. Career: What To Do With Your Interior Decorating Certification"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]An interior decorating course can benefit both hobbyists and professionals. Even if you\u2019re just decorating for fun, you should know how to do it properly!\n\nWhile some people who take interior decorating certification courses are sure they want to launch a career in the field afterwards, others aren\u2019t. Some even wait to complete the course before deciding whether to continue decorating as a career. We don\u2019t blame them, though! It\u2019s hard to anticipate exactly what it takes to become a professional decorator without seeing the content in front of you.\n\nBut when it comes down to it, what can you really do after graduation? Hang on tight! We\u2019re going to explore everything you can do with your interior decorating certification!\n

A career-focused education<\/h3>\nAt this point, you may have already earned your decorating certification. But if you haven\u2019t yet, listen up!\n\nDo your research enrolling in an interior decorating course<\/a>! Some schools require you to take business units\/courses in order to graduate. But if you\u2019re not looking into starting a career in the industry, you may be thinking, \u201cwhy bother?\u201d Many hobbyists scour the net looking for courses that aren\u2019t career focused. While it\u2019s totally valid to do so, you might be missing out on more than you would think![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][image_with_animation image_url=”11982″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]Interior decorating is a client-focused career. Even if you aren\u2019t charging the people you work with! The actual decorating process and designing the final look requires lots of collaboration. Learning to meld their personal preferences with your professional expertise isn\u2019t easy. It takes a lot of practice and knowhow! If you don\u2019t learn how to work with people, how can you truly accomplish their goals?\n\nSome schools out there, particular online interior decorating schools<\/a>, have optional business units. That means you can graduate after only learning the hard decorating skills. But we\u2019d advise completing them even if you\u2019re only thinking about decorating as a hobby! Learning negotiating skills with retailers and presentation techniques is super handy. Plus, you\u2019ll gain more confidence in yourself upon earning a certificate.\n\nBut to present your own ideas to someone persuasively takes practice. Practicing while you\u2019re in school under an expert tutor<\/a> means you\u2019ll walk away 100% capable of handling consultations yourself. You won\u2019t always have someone to hold your hand, so learn to stand on your own![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”40″][vc_column_text]\n

When you\u2019re passionate, you can do anything you want!<\/h3>\nSome people view a hobby as doing what you love to do. It\u2019s something that you love enough to do it in your spare time. But this implies that a career is simply a job that pays the bills. Guess what? Passion isn\u2019t exclusive to hobbying! You can certainly have a fulfilling career if you truly care about what you do.\n\nYou likely find the most joy after completing a home makeover. Refreshing a space<\/a> and seeing the homeowners truly excited about their home again is incredibly rewarding! That passion for sparking joy in others through aesthetics translates well to other jobs.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][image_with_animation image_url=”11983″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in” delay=”250″][vc_column_text]The good news is that becoming certified in interior decorating doesn\u2019t mean you\u2019re just trapped in that one vocation! Many people choose to take interior decorating courses even if they don\u2019t intend to stay within that career. They\u2019re still learning everything they want to learn, with the added bonus of becoming certified. If you\u2019re passionate about making people happy and being creative, there\u2019s a host of opportunities for you out there!\n\nFor instance, you could choose to teach. If teaching in a traditional setting isn\u2019t for you, take your talents online! DIY decorating<\/a> on YouTube and Pinterest are popular nowadays. In the loose, personal structure of YouTube content, you can educate viewers on professional techniques. But it’ll be in a relaxed, casual manner with your audience. You’ll feel like you’re just sharing a mutual hobby.\n\nMany other jobs within the interior decorating industry<\/a> exist. From furniture and product development to venue design, your creative talents can take you far! And that business content we just talked about? If you decided to complete those business units\/courses, then you\u2019re all set to become a business owner! Concepts on building a brand, marketing, and taking care of clients are universal. Being your boss is a lot easier when you know where to start.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][image_with_animation image_url=”11985″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%” delay=”250″][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”50″][vc_column_text]\n

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