{"id":20842,"date":"2020-09-22T17:01:46","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T17:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=20842"},"modified":"2020-09-22T17:01:46","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T17:01:46","slug":"the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Skills Your Interior Decorating Certification Will Give You!"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<em>Tammy Hart, I.D.D.P, CAPS is a graduate and tutor of\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"\/qc-design-school-reviews\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>QC Design School<\/em><\/a><em>, as well as a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders. She is the owner and award-winning designer for the\u00a0<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dznrchik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>Designer Chick Co.<\/em><\/a><em>, and the Past Director on the National Board for DDA (formerly CDECA).<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]In <a href=\"\/tutors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">my years with QC Design School<\/a>, I have met countless students of immense talent. They&#8217;ve possessed a wide variety of different skill-sets that would no doubt make them successful in the interior decorating industry. Some have had backgrounds in finance. Others came from the worlds of events management, retail, architecture, nursing, culinary, and so much more.\n\nMy point is, whatever your background, you probably have a bunch of transferable skill-sets that will aid you in your journey towards successfully achieving your interior decorating certification! There\u2019s definitely something to be said about the value of innate skill-sets. For example, if you&#8217;re naturally a creative person, this will <em>definitely<\/em> help you as an interior decorator. After all, much of this job relies on creativity.\n\nSo, the real question is: how does an interior decorating certification through <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">QC Design School<\/a> assist you, when you already have natural and learned skills at your disposal? What <em>additional<\/em> skills will you acquire, and how will they help you?\n\nI wondered the exact same thing when I first started researching into online schooling. Below is a list of 5 critical skills I personally gained through my QC training, and how they\u2019ve helped me succeed in this challenging industry.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; 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column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you\/#1_%E2%80%93_History_Repeats_Itself\" >1 &#8211; History Repeats Itself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you\/#2_%E2%80%93_Color_as_a_Concept\" >2 &#8211; Color as a Concept<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you\/#3_%E2%80%93_Foundations_of_Decorating\" >3 &#8211; Foundations of Decorating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you\/#4_%E2%80%93_Creating_a_Budget\" >4 &#8211; Creating a Budget<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2020\/09\/the-5-best-skills-your-interior-decorating-certification-will-give-you\/#5_%E2%80%93_Building_Your_Business\" >5 &#8211; Building Your Business<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_%E2%80%93_History_Repeats_Itself\"><\/span>1 &#8211; History Repeats Itself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]As it\u2019s been proven time and again, history repeats itself. For example, we have recently seen a resurgence in Mid-Century design. Another great example is &#8216;farmhouse chic&#8217;, and the use of barnboards or bead boarding (which is definitely an ode to the 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s wall paneling).\n\nIn QC&#8217;s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/interior-decorating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interior Decorating Course<\/a>, you\u2019ll learn about past design eras, and how they impact <em>today\u2019s<\/em> design and decorating esthetics. Understanding different eras &#8211; such as Georgian, Victorian, and Arts and Crafts eras &#8211; will give you a solid understanding of where design and decorating concepts stemmed from.\n\nOnly by first knowing this can you then comprehend where these various concepts can re-emerge and influence <em>future <\/em>eras![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_%E2%80%93_Color_as_a_Concept\"><\/span>2 &#8211; Color as a Concept<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Many students will say, \u201cI want to understand color!\u201d\n\nColor as a whole is a complex concept. You&#8217;ll not only need to learn how to understand color theory and <a href=\"\/2018\/06\/how-a-color-consultant-will-change-your-life\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">psychology<\/a>; you&#8217;ll also have to grasp the concept of color <em>schemes<\/em>, color <em>value<\/em>, and the impacts of <em>light <\/em>on each color.\n\nBut by earning your interior decorating certification, you\u00a0<em>can<\/em> <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/8-reasons-why-color-consultant-training-will-make-you-a-stronger-designer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">master color as a concept<\/a>. Once you do, you\u2019ll be able to create beautiful, calming bedrooms, energetic living rooms, or bold and dramatic dining rooms &#8211; all through a simple change of a color![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20847&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_%E2%80%93_Foundations_of_Decorating\"><\/span>3 &#8211; Foundations of Decorating<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]One of the most important skill-sets you\u2019ll gain from an <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/maximize-your-time-at-home-by-earning-your-design-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interior decorating certification<\/a> is the ability to take the vision you\u2019ve created in your mind, and draw it to scale so that you can share the final concept with your clients.\n\nThis is the moment you can get their buy in, and allow them to get just as excited about the project as you are! Not only will you walk away with the ability to draw scaled floor plans, as well as draw in elevation &#8211; you\u2019ll also have <a href=\"\/2018\/04\/5-ways-to-build-your-design-portfolio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">a solid portfolio<\/a> to present to future clients of your past assignments![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_%E2%80%93_Creating_a_Budget\"><\/span>4 &#8211; Creating a Budget<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Another important skill that you&#8217;ll gain by earning your interior design certification through QC Design School is learning how to <a href=\"\/2020\/03\/how-to-write-a-strong-design-contract\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">budget your clients&#8217; projects<\/a> accordingly.\n\nAs part of any project, you&#8217;ll be expected to research the requirements needed for decorating your client\u2019s space. Once you know exactly what you&#8217;ll need in order to bring their vision to life, you&#8217;ll then have to present your research to the client. From there, you can work with them to develop their budget and installation schedule.\n\nObviously, these are all important steps for ensuring that you get the best deal possible for your client! Not to mention that by providing a clear, concise budget for the client, the expectations for the project will remain realistic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;20849&#8243; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_%E2%80%93_Building_Your_Business\"><\/span>5 &#8211; Building Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]Though I came to QC Design School and their Interior Decorating Course with a substantial background in business, what I <em>lacked<\/em> was <a href=\"\/2020\/05\/why-business-knowledge-is-integral-to-your-interior-decorator-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an understanding in the business <em>behind<\/em> the business<\/a>.\n\nIn other words, I didn\u2019t fully understand what exactly it took to run a design and interior decorating business from the ground up.\n\nBy obtaining my interior decorating certification, I learned everything I needed to know and more! I was able to develop a solid business plan, with a mission and vision statement. I gained an understanding of my target market and where to reach them. Most importantly, I discovered the importance of insurance, risk management, and a strong, legal contract.\n\nIf you have dreams of <a href=\"\/2019\/12\/how-to-start-a-successful-interior-decorating-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">launching your own business<\/a> in home design, my #1 recommendation would be to take a course that also provides proper business training. 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