Interior Design and Decorating
Many people think that someone with a degree in interior design will only work as a decorator. While someone who studies this art will understand the basic concept of decorating, it takes practice and additional studying to really become proficient at being an interior decorator. There is more to having a pleasing home or office environment than the colors on the wall. Space must be used to the maximum benefit and there should be a convenient traffic flow pattern. Building codes should also be followed. Of course you want the house or office to look nice, and someone who studies interior design will be able to direct this effort as they also know the right way to use color and lighting as well as fabrics and furniture to their best advantage. There is a difference, however, between interior design and interior decorating.
