{"id":24343,"date":"2021-07-21T07:00:11","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T07:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/?p=24343"},"modified":"2021-07-21T07:00:11","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T07:00:11","slug":"5-interior-decorator-salary-mistakes-to-avoid-when-pricing-your-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/5-interior-decorator-salary-mistakes-to-avoid-when-pricing-your-services","title":{"rendered":"5 Interior Decorator Salary Mistakes to AVOID When Pricing Your Services"},"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]How you price your business services can (and often will) have a direct impact on your interior decorator salary. So, what SHOULDN&#8217;T you do when setting your rates for the first time? <a href=\"\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">QC Design School<\/a> tutor, Tammy Hart, breaks down 5 critical sins to avoid committing![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Tammy, 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_1665513997681{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]One of THE most challenging aspects that brand-new graduates face when entering the professional industry is <a href=\"\/2015\/12\/raising-your-professional-design-prices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pricing services<\/a> for the first time. Similarly, it can feel a bit tricky to try and determine what your interior decorator salary will be when first starting out.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514028281{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]There\u2019s good reason for that. Okay, well, maybe not necessarily a <em>good<\/em> reason &#8230; However, it definitely explains the challenge that each and every new interior decorator faces. Here it is: there\u2019s simply no one-size-fits-all standard. From country to country and business to business, every firm (large or small) prices their services differently. Some interior decorators will base pricing on an hourly basis. Others will set their rates by packages, based on a percentage of budget, or combine any\/all of the above.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This blog isn\u2019t going to tell you what you &#8220;should&#8221; be charging because there are simply too many variables to give you that magic number. That said, what I\u00a0<em>will <\/em>reveal to you today are 5 massive mistakes to AVOID as you work to determine your interior decorator salary![\/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=\"5_Pricing_Mistakes_That_Can_Hurt_Your_Interior_Decorator_Salary\"><\/span>5 Pricing Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Interior Decorator Salary<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]\n<h3>Mistake #1: Not Conducting Your Target Market Research<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514058721{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Avoid this mistake at all costs![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514069200{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]It&#8217;s imperative to the success of your business that you first understand who you want to market your brand to. Moreover, you&#8217;ll need to know:[\/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>Where to find your ideal clients<\/li>\n \t<li>What their pain points are when it comes to interior decorating<\/li>\n \t<li>The budget they have and what they&#8217;re willing to pay for your services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text]The more you understand <a href=\"\/2019\/10\/how-to-build-a-loyal-interior-decorating-business-client-base\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">your target market<\/a>, the more prepared you&#8217;ll be to work with them. You\u2019ll be able to understand how they prefer to pay for your services and products, as well as <em>what<\/em> they&#8217;re willing to pay. If you price your services blindly, you could completely miss the mark when it comes to your target audience. In turn, this will hinder your interior decorator salary because you could get too little for the amount of work you&#8217;re doing &#8211; or you&#8217;ll be asking for too much, which can easily alienate potential clientele.[\/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;24355&#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>Mistake #2: You Know Nothing About Your Competitors<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514157519{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]This is another massive error that many new professionals make when trying to price their services and structure their interior decorator salary.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514168712{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Don\u2019t be afraid to do competitive research! Sure, you can look at their <a href=\"\/2014\/09\/building-your-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business websites<\/a>. Just keep in mind that not <em>all<\/em> of your competitors will explicitly list their prices on their sites. So, if you see this, pick up your phone and give their business a call![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Personally, I would applaud a newly-graduated decorator for picking up the phone and calling me to chat about how I structure my pricing. Here\u2019s the reason: many interior decorators have come before you. They&#8217;ve all done their research, received feedback from the community in which they service, and know what they&#8217;re willing to pay. Any seasoned, professional interior decorator should be willing to help you. After all, we all had to start at ground zero![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h4>Remember: Never Undercut Your Competition<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514246687{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]The other reason why you need to thoroughly understand what your competitors charge is so you never undercut them. Yes, I know &#8211; you\u2019re starting out and trying to build your portfolio. It can be tempting to want to take any and every advantage you possibly can. However, undercutting other professionals is NOT the way to go. They&#8217;ve worked hard to build the industry, as well as establish a standard, acceptable price point. Purposely setting your rates <em>lower<\/em> than everyone else in your area isn\u2019t going to gain you any friends.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514257007{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Let me explain why&#8230; If you undercut other interior decorators, do you think they&#8217;d be willing to mentor you or partner with you? Do you think they&#8217;ll ever want to send you business if the opportunity ever presented itself?[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The answer is no. They will not. So, understand that though you are trying to build your portfolio, there are ways to go about establishing yourself that\u00a0<em>don&#8217;t\u00a0<\/em>involve undercutting the industry.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Mistake #3: Undervaluing Your Services<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514291567{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Far too many times, I see interior decorators devaluing their services. Here&#8217;s why I have trouble with this: you&#8217;ve become an expert through your <a href=\"\/how-it-works\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">professional certification training<\/a> with QC Design School. This means that you have knowledge that other people don\u2019t. That knowledge is valuable![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Yes, with time, you can charge more for your services. But that being said, don\u2019t start your business by undervaluing your expertise and worth. You are going to be able to solve pain points for your clients \u2013 and that is worth value.\u00a0 So, charge accordingly![\/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;24357&#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>Mistake #4: You Hinder Your Interior Decorator Salary by Overpricing Your Services<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514318718{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Think of this as the exact opposite of undervaluing your services![\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514328310{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]If you don\u2019t do your market research, you can easily set your service rates way too high. In turn, you&#8217;ll struggle to find clients who are willing to pay such an extreme amount &#8211; especially when everyone else in your area is charging a much more affordable price.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Always ensure that you price your services according to your sector and niche. Furthermore, factor in your target market&#8217;s demographics and psychographics. All of this will ensure that you&#8217;ve priced your services accordingly, thereby making them even more attractive to your ideal clients![\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;30&#8243;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Mistake #5: Giving Your Services Away for FREE<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221; custom_height=&#8221;20&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514357990{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]You have knowledge your clients don\u2019t. This is why they are hiring you! If you give your services away for <em>free<\/em>, you&#8217;re giving away your expertise and time. Moreover, you&#8217;ll also be reducing your ROI. &#8220;ROI&#8221; stands for &#8220;return on investment&#8221;. In this case, for example, you&#8217;d be minimizing any return on the time and money you&#8217;ve put into your education.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514367261{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]Here\u2019s an example of what I do in my firm:[\/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>I charge $150 for my initial hour <a href=\"\/2015\/08\/client-consultation-questions-creating-the-concept\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">client consultation<\/a>.<\/li>\n \t<li>If a potential client becomes a paying client and chooses to work with me, I&#8217;ll create the final bill at the end of the project. At that time, I&#8217;ll reduce the amount they owe me for their design fees by $150. (Thus, making their initial client consultation free in the long run).<\/li>\n \t<li>If a potential client <em>doesn\u2019t<\/em> book further services with me, then they\u2019ve paid me for the initial consultation. This consultation consists of an hour&#8217;s worth of expert advice, guidance, idea generation, and a summary of our conversation and idea starters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514390494{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]Now, let&#8217;s imagine that I show up to a potential client\u2019s house for the initial hourly consultation. I don&#8217;t charge them anything for this consultation. I then take an hour out of my day to provide expert advice, guidance, and idea generation. 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Instead, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.cambridge.org\/dictionary\/english\/bogo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BOGO<\/a> sales (priced accordingly) and\/or pricing discounts (i.e. 10% off) over giving away any services &#8220;for free&#8221;.[\/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;24358&#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=\"Your_Interior_Decorator_Salary_Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Your Interior Decorator Salary: Final Thoughts<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 css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514454038{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]No matter how you choose to structure your fees and interior decorator salary, ensure that you <em>are<\/em> meeting your budget needs. Furthermore, always remember to value your expertise and worth accordingly.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1665514463342{padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221;]As a parting tip, I strongly recommend checking out QC Design School&#8217;s <a href=\"\/online-courses\/accelerate-your-design-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerate Your Business Workshop<\/a>. This course is designed to help you build your business acumen. As a result, you&#8217;ll better understand in more depth how to build your design business and structure your interior decorator salary.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Got any comments or questions? Leave them down below! And don&#8217;t forget to join QC Design School&#8217;s free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/QCDesignSchoolVirtualClassroom\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Classroom on Facebook<\/a> today![\/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<h3>Boost your interior decorator salary by adding a professional, internationally-recognized certification to your resume! 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