Does anyone know the difference between an Interior Designer and a Decorator?
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Interior Decorators help with the look of typical rooms. They assist in picking furnishings, fabrics and accessories. Lastly, education is not required for someone to be a decorator. The home based programs are those for interior decorators.
To be a Interior Desiger, one must have a bachelors degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture. Some architects also choose to be interior designers. Interior Designers have the authority to change the internal and sometimes, external structure of a home to better suit the needs of the client. This means that you have to be licensed to be a TRUE interior designer. Licensing varies by state and your education, but the Council for Interior Design Accreditation and The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCDIQ) are continuously working to streamline and standardize the process. To become a fully licensed designer, you have to take the NCDIQ exam. Until you take the exam, you have to work under a person who has a NCDIQ license. Also, decorators do not have the authority to design kitchens and bathrooms. When I say authority, I mean they do not have the education of lighting, electrical, plumbing, and other building codes that are required when someone renovates. Interior designers will focus on space planning and utilizing materials that enhance the function of the room. Aesthetic is always secondary to the overall function and use of the room. Also, interior designers have formal training in space planning. Space planning is one of the most important aspects of the room (it is included in the functionality of the room). Interior designers are going to have much more access to fine furnishings and materials. A major part of an interior design coursework is the use of textiles (fabrics and materials) and color. An interior designer is going to recommend the more quality paints and wallpapers. I personally endorse Valspar (Lowe's) and Benjamin Moore. But I know of other quality paints that I would use. Valspar and Benjamin have some of the most amazing colors.
Another thing that I think interior designers are more knowledgeable in is the use of color. Color is integral to the study of design. People that become good designers are the ones who come into college with a firm grasp on asethetic. Design can be taught, but asethethic cannot.
For more information you can visit.
www.asid.org, www.ncdiq.org
an interior designer picks the layout of the room , the accessories , the furniture , a decorator just paints the walls
Interior Design does things like cabinets and furniture. Decorators do things like paint, drapes and color of carpeting.
from my kowledge im saying this !
Your question itself has the answer ! An Interior Designer can only design a room, arena, hotel, office etc.
But a Decorator can make anything attractive. Even a flower vass, shoe, bags, etc...
An interior designer is involved more in the plannng, design and supervision of construction works for interiors. This includes specifying materials, light fittings, paint, furniture and other furnishings. A designer also does detailed drawings to guide the contractor (e.g the masons, carpenters, electrician, plumbers etc) to build and install various fittings.
An interior decorator mainly just spruces up the look of a space by changing the paint/ wallpaper, blinds, carpet, new furniture etc.
An interior designer can make some structural changes, prepares more elaborate drawings, deals more with contractors, and he/she are trained to do customized furniture and have more background in arts...
A decorator however is more specialized in making a space functional, beautiful, and safe, but not usually creating a space or altering it... for me, though, I love decorating more despite the minor differences...
I hope I have answered you...
One designs and one decorates.Really the price they charge...
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