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. Written for people considering a career in interior design and decorating, Launch into Interior Design also helps anyone interested in designing homes for themselves or friends. With this book, designers will have an insider's advantage to launch their careers into the stars! Here is what you will learn in this book: Designer tools, marketing, and tips that save years in hands-on trainingUnderstanding the psychology around interior design and decoratingProper stages of product and color selection when designing or renovating a homeCabinet selection and how to refurbishFlooring types including pro's and con'sCoordination of countertops and backsplashSelecting lighting and metal hardwareDesigning with custom and storebought furnitureDesigning and selecting custom blinds and draperiesWorking with area rugs, artwork, and d?corChoosing the right paint, paint color, and applicationColor psychology and selectionDeveloping relationships with customers, trades, contractors, and salespeopleJenny 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.