The more we become aware of our environment, our homes, furnishings, lighting and color, the more we realize how complex achieving a pleasing environment has become.
Interior designers plan, advise, select, and arrange furnishings with the client in mind.
They design the interiors of residential and commercial buildings, working with people from other trades and occasionally supervise them. Generally designers start out working for design firms or retailers. Sometimes they are introduced to the field while working as sales representatives for home furnishings, manufacturers or as assistants in designer showrooms or with a design firm. Formal training is increasingly necessary for entry level positions and creativity is essential. A strong color sense and understanding of materials, an eye for detail and a knowledge of the resources available, are needed for success.