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Your local college or university may offer interior decorating courses, even if it doesn't offer a certificate in interior decorating. Through the continuing education department you may be able to take a single course on a Saturday or over several...

Interior Decorators and Interior Designers - Of course, you should also use your network of contacts to ask to be introduced to anyone working as an interior decorator or designer. If possible, go beyond getting a name and telephone number. Ask the...

Negotiation skills - As soon as a client or employer decides they would like to work with you, you will be faced with the issue of how much you will get paid. You will find information about standard fees for decorators later in this guide. However, no...

Communication Skills - Verbal communication skills come into play when you are selling yourself to potential clients. Many people who hire interior decorators are wealthy. Chances are they are articulate and professional, and are likely to be more...

In addition to having a good eye, interior decorators typically have a number of other skills. The most important of these are interpersonal skills. A successful decorator must be an effective communicator in order to attract clients and develop...