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	INTERIOR DESIGNING & DECORATION

Interior designing and interior decoration have long been the professions having considerable glamour and money and with every passing day the consciousness on these subjects is increasing. There is a basic difference between interior designing and interior decoration. Interior designers have formal training in the field and have great deal of technical knowledge of building and structures. Interior designers work in close co-operation with the architects in planning the space. They prepare a layout of interior spaces, ventilation, drainage, electrical circuits, air-conditioning etc. for maximum use of space in a practical manner. Interior designers combine technical perfection along with functionality. Interior decorators , meanwhile, do not necessarily need any formal training in the field. Interior decoration needs a great deal of imagination, creativity and love for playing with colors and space. Decorator gives advice on the appropriate color scheme, texture, fabric, light effects and decorative materials such as wall papers & tapestry. Interior decorators arranges the color scheme and furniture along with furnishings in a completed interior.

Mostly an interior designer or decorator works as a freelancing consultant. You can also work under an Interior designer in the initial years of your career. There are various job opportunities as theatre & set designers and exhibition designers as well.

A three year interior designing or decoration course can be pursued immediately after 10+2 . Many institutes offer a five year course in interior design too. But what one must remember is that professional training is just to know the technical details of the profession. One must have style and creativity to stay in business in this challenging field.

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