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Have you ever watched one of those design shows on HGTV and said, “I can do that”? Interior design can allow you to work in a variety of areas while putting your skills to work. From home design to commercial design, interior design opportunities can be endless. Here are some of the areas you could work and specialize in:

Residential Interior Design

As a residential interior designer, you can incorporate your sense of style, creativity and design elements into someone’s home, condominium or apartment. A good designer should get to know the homeowner’s style in order to develop a design plan that reflects their personality and tastes.

Hospitality Interior Design

Do you find yourself going out to eat and critiquing the design of a restaurant? Have you been on vacation at a resort and thought the place could use some updating? If you answered yes, a career in hospitality interior design can be just what you’re looking for. You can be the deciding factor of how a restaurant is designed or where the pool is located at a hotel. A hospitality interior designer will often work with corporate companies that have large budgets, allowing for more opportunities to showcase your designs. Success in this industry depends on your dedication and the ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting project deadlines.

Commercial Interior Design

If you start your career as a commercial interior designer, you can expect to work closely with architects and contractors to develop plans for office buildings, stores and warehouses. From choosing paint colors to basic and complex lighting elements, communication with the client can be crucial when creating commercial space. You can have the ability to impress CEOs, employees and customers with your designs. Depending on the client, most commercial design is simple with little detail, but not always. As you start a job, you’ll want to make sure you are prepared to meet the objectives of the renovation or construction project and not to go over budget. 

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