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

Love interior design? Learn all the insider tips for designing amazing homes and launching a decorating career today!
Save years of hands-on training needed to create a well-thought-out and desirable home design. Here is what you will learn in this book:\nDesigner 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 pro's and con's
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 décor
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 also helps anyone interested in designing homes for themselves, friends, or clients. With this book, designers will have an insider's advantage to launch their careers into the stars!\nJenny Kennedy has over fifteen years of expert knowledge in design, paint, window coverings, wallpaper, and flooring poured into one convenient, easy-to-read guide. Jenny also provides must-have tips on writing a business plan and marketing strategies with her business management expertise.