{"id":24067,"date":"2021-06-24T07:00:08","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T07:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24067"},"modified":"2021-06-24T07:00:08","modified_gmt":"2021-06-24T07:00:08","slug":"how-to-become-an-interior-decorator-while-still-in-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/how-to-become-an-interior-decorator-while-still-in-school","title":{"rendered":"How to Become an Interior Decorator While Still in School"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_content&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;2%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#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]Want to know how to become an interior decorator? <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a> tutor, Tammy Hart, reveals 5 tips to help you achieve this goal while still in school![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Tammy Hart, I.D.D.P, CAPS is a certified interior decorating specialist. She\u2019s also a Certified Aging in Place Specialist from the National Association of Home Builders. Tammy is the owner and award-winning designer for the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dznrchik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Designer Chick Co.<\/a>, as well as the Past Director on the National Board for DDA (formerly CDECA).<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;accent-color&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;75&#8243;][\/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; 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custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578745405{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Back when I was an aspiring interior decorator, there was nothing more exciting and terrifying to me than the thought of <a href=\"\/2019\/12\/how-to-start-a-successful-interior-decorating-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting my very own business<\/a>. The thing was, I didn\u2019t know <em>how<\/em> to become an interior decorator and start a business while I was still a student. Moreover, I didn&#8217;t know if it even made sense to start my own business before I&#8217;d completed my certification training&#8230;[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578755309{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Starting an interior decorating business entails multi-managing various facets. You need to consider finances and funding, sales and marketing, and legalities and staffing. But don\u2019t panic! The good news is, you don\u2019t need to be an expert in all of these areas in order to get the ball rolling.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578765061{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Knowing when and what to delegate is a good place to start. This way, you can focus your energy on building a solid foundation for your business&#8217;s success. So, if you want to become an interior decorator and start a business of your very own, I&#8217;m here to tell you that you don&#8217;t have to wait![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yes, you might want to hold off on booking\u00a0<em>paying\u00a0<\/em>clients until you have your official certification and designation under your belt. But that doesn&#8217;t mean there aren&#8217;t steps you can take while you&#8217;re still in school to help get the ground work of your business started![\/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=\"How_to_Become_an_Interior_Decorator_While_Still_in_School\"><\/span>How to Become an Interior Decorator While Still in School<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]You might be tempted to run out and start designing business cards, creating logos, and <a href=\"\/2014\/09\/building-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">building your business website<\/a>. But while these are all essential steps when developing a business, I urge you to take pause for a moment! The fact is, there are other steps you need to take\u00a0<em>before\u00a0<\/em>you jump to these ones &#8211; and they&#8217;re of even greater importance![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Tip #1: Understand the Commitment Your Interior Decorator Business Requires!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578798500{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]When you dream of becoming an interior decorator, you likely dream of working for yourself. After all, who <em>doesn&#8217;t <\/em>want to be able to create their own hours, or take vacation time whenever they&#8217;d like? But to get to the point where you <em>can<\/em> create your own hours and schedule, you&#8217;ll first need to put in the time to properly nurture your business.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578809485{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Think of it this way: your business is a newborn baby. Newborn babies require a LOT of time, attention, devotion, and love. In some instances, they even require round-the-clock care. Your newborn baby (a.k.a. your interior decorator business) will require your stamina. Moreover, it&#8217;ll rely on your ability to multi-task and be pulled in many directions. You&#8217;ll need to have thick skin hear and be prepared to hear \u201cno\u201d often.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Knowing how to become an interior decorator ultimately falls on your ability to make difficult decisions and own your screw-ups. You&#8217;re not going to get everything 100% the first time&#8230; and that&#8217;s okay! As you begin your journey, remember this word: SWOT. It stands for understanding your own <strong>strengths, weaknesses, opportunities,<\/strong> and <strong>threats<\/strong>. This is integral to understanding your readiness to launch a business of your very own.[\/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;24076&#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<h3>Tip #2: Naming Your Interior Decorator Business!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578845077{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Interior decorators are creative individuals. Yet too often, this creativity is lost when <a href=\"\/2020\/12\/how-to-become-an-interior-designer-naming-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">choosing a business name<\/a>. Many interior decorators choose to name their businesses after themselves. This isn&#8217;t always the best strategy, and here&#8217;s why: before naming your business, you should be considering your exit strategy.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578855836{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;](I know, that sounds odd, right? Thinking about your exit strategy before you&#8217;ve even launched your business? I get it!)[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578865675{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]But here&#8217;s why I recommend this: it&#8217;s important to think about what you want to have happen with your business whenever the day comes that you\u2019re <em>done<\/em> with it. For example, will you want to sell it? If you think you would, now you need to ask yourself this: how likely is it that someone will want to buy a business with your name attached to it? Could they run into any legal issues with that?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578873964{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Instead, the better option is to come up with a business name that speaks to the creativity this industry offers. If you struggle with this, consider:[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"nectar-fancy-ul\" data-list-icon=\"icon-salient-thin-line\" data-animation=\"false\" data-animation-delay=\"0\" data-color=\"accent-color\" data-spacing=\"default\" data-alignment=\"left\"> \n<ul>\n \t<li>Your brand<\/li>\n \t<li>The emotion your business evokes<\/li>\n \t<li>Your strengths<\/li>\n \t<li>Your favorite part(s) of your job<\/li>\n \t<li>The services you\u2019ll offer as an interior decorator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]Just remember: though this is a serious aspect of launching your business, make sure to have fun with it and step outside of the box![\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;padding-3-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f2f2f2&#8243; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; top_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; bottom_margin=&#8221;30&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;]<div class=\"iwithtext\"><div class=\"iwt-icon\"> <i class=\"icon-default-style fa fa-lightbulb-o accent-color\"><\/i> <\/div><div class=\"iwt-text\"> \n<h4>Pro Tip: Once you decide on the name of your interior decorator business, don&#8217;t forget to register it! That way, no one else can swoop in, take your name, and use it for their own company.<\/h4>\n <\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Tip #3: Create Partnerships!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578907435{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you want to know how to become an interior decorator and actually be <em>successful<\/em>, you&#8217;re going to want to know how to create partnerships. <a href=\"\/2021\/03\/finding-professional-organizer-jobs-how-to-network-like-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Networking<\/a> will be one of your very BEST friends throughout your career! So, research into this. Learn about the many ways you can develop partnerships with suppliers, contractors, and other vendors. Moreover, figure out how you can do this in a way that promotes a mutually beneficial relationship.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578918363{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Just make sure that you go into every partnership fully prepared! It&#8217;s not uncommon for an interior decorator to be taken advantage of by contractors. You might run into one or two shady contractors who only try to use you in order to gain more clients. Ultimately, our plans are just plans without our suppliers and\/or vendors. And if we&#8217;re not careful, this could lead to one-sided relationships.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578935131{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The best way to avoid this is by ensuring that you outline the expectations at the onset of the partnership. This way, both parties will fully understand what is expected, as well as what both businesses should be bringing to the table.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Additionally, ask them if you can shadow their team for a few days before building a relationship. Then you can be better assured that their work values align with yours. Furthermore, this is an important on-the-job learning opportunity! It will teach you about the various aspects of design and decorating in a hands-on way.[\/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;24077&#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<h3>Tip #4: Become an Interior Decorator While Still in School by Finding a Mentor!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665578971388{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]It\u2019s never too soon to <a href=\"\/2021\/04\/how-i-turned-my-interior-decorating-certificate-into-a-full-time-career\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">find an industry mentor<\/a>. A mentor is someone who is willing to take you under their wing and show you the ropes. They&#8217;ll act as an accountability partner and\/or give you guidance as you navigate this new journey. After all, the best way to learn how to become an interior decorator is to shadow someone who already IS one![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Remember: your mentor was once a newbie in the exact same shoes you&#8217;re in now. They, too, were once learning how to become an interior decorator; cutting their teeth and trying to find their way. Your mentor either had someone to help them (as they&#8217;re now helping you), or they did it on their own. Either way, most people &#8211; when asked with kindness and graciousness &#8211; will be willing to offer some sort of guidance.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Tip #5: Get Familiar With The Legal Stuff!<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]Last (but definitely not least): you need to determine what &#8211; if any &#8211; permits, licenses, registrations, or insurances your business will need in order to operate. 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