LAUNCH INTO INTERIOR DESIGN: a beginner's guide to the industry

Curious about learning interior design? Now you can learn all the insider, hands-on tips for designing beautifully personalized spaces your friends, family, and clients will love. Starting with the building blocks of home building design and working step-by-step through to the finishing touches of dcor, you will know what decisions to make first and how to thread a cohesive plan together. In addition, you will learn all the particulars every new interior designer needs to jump-start their career, such as: Designer tools, marketing, and tips that save years in hands-on training Understanding the psychology around interior design and decorating Proper stages of product and color selection when designing or renovating a home Cabinet selection and how to refurbish Flooring types, including pros and cons Coordination of countertops and backsplash Selecting lighting and metal hardware Designing with custom and store-bought furniture Designing and selecting custom blinds and draperies Working with area rugs, artwork, and dcor Choosing the right paint, paint color, and application Color psychology and selection Developing relationships with customers, trades, contractors, and salespeople Written for people considering a career in interior design and decorating, Launch into Interior Design is loaded with essential design and decorating knowledge that typically takes years to accumulate. With this book, designers will have an insider's advantage to launch their careers into the stars! NOW AVAILABLE: The Consultation Companion ~ The Guide and Forms Every Designer Needs Author Jenny Kennedy has over fifteen years of expert knowledge in design, paint, window coverings, wallpaper, and flooring poured into one convenient, easy-to-read guide. With her business management expertise, Jenny also provides must-have tips on writing a business plan and marketing strategies to help launch your own successful interior design business.