We seem to have a natural fascination with the way people choose to decorate and furnish their homes,

as is borne out by the multitude of interior magazines that grace the shelves of every newsagent.

This is in part nosiness – to catch a glimpse of a private sanctuary that usually remains behind closed

doors and in part an aesthetic appreciation of interior design, from which personal styles can be

developed or copied. The extent to which this is successful depends on the confidence of the designer

and stylist to create aesthetically appealing interiors, and ... Read more »

Until recently, interior design has been a self-certifying profession, similar to urban and regional planning (with its professional appellation, "certified planner”). In many states, individuals are still free to call themselves interior designers, regardless of their qualifications, and to offer interior design services.

Only a business license is required. This is beginning to change. Regional chapters of both the American S ... Read more »

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