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What is the difference between Interior

Decorating & Interior Design?

hen looking at the difference independently, or with Architects,
between Interior Decorating Interior Decorators or Contractors.
Wand Interior Design, the
scope of work of each profession is Why study Interior Decorating? the Council on Higher Education (CHE)
essential. An Interior Decorator usually Interior Decorating as a profession is and the South African Qualifications
deals with the project once the building more than solely buying furniture and Authority (SAQA), has a regulated
has been completed structurally, adding placing it in a room. Through studying curriculum along with teaching, learning
furnishings and finishes, and ensures interior decorating, you will learn the and assessment practices. By regulating
that the space planning is perfect for the full process from client communication these you can be assured that you will be
application. An Interior Decorator mainly and contracts, conceptualizing a receiving information that is relevant, and
deals with Clients and Show Houses. scheme, reading a plan, working out of a high standard. The unmistakeable
An Interior Decorator can specialize in the space planning, sourcing furniture, advantage of graduating with a Certificate
styling, window staging, events, and house furnishing and finishes, and working with from an institution who are registered
staging. They work in the industry as an showrooms. Learning the professional and accredited, is that you will be eligible
independent Interior Decorator; work for side of Interior Decorating creates a to work for acclaimed Architectural and
an Interior Design firm or Architect; or in good impression with both clients, Interior firms, not to mention being
furniture or fabric show rooms. suppliers, showrooms and other industry recognised by the African Institute for
An Interior Designer is usually professionals. Having a background Interior Design (IID), after you have
included from the conceptualisation of of the history of interiors, as well as completed initial work experience.
the building and the interior all the way understanding how to specify the correct Along with this, being a member of
through the build - from the design of the materials and finishes, ensures that your a regulated body creates a professional
space, including technical planning and schemes are fully conceptualised and the impression on clientele, and allows access
drawings, to the implementation of the details are immaculate. to resources from networking members,
concept. An Interior Designer primarily to share industry information that will
deals with clients, architects, contractors Why should you study Interior put your business and career at a distinct
and suppliers. Their application includes Decorating through a registered and competitive advantage. It keeps your skill
working as furniture designers, exhibition accredited Institution? sets current, with the latest information
designers, 3D renderers and vocations An institution that is registered with and trends, as well as educational
in the retail, commercial and residential the Department of Higher Education and upskilling through courses and classes. It
fields. Interior Designers can work Training (DHET) and accredited with is because these advantages are available
only to those who register with accredited
Institutions, with verified syllabuses and
teaching methods, that going this route is
preferential.
Registered institutions that offer a one-
year qualification in Interior Decorating
are dw

BHC
www.designschool.co.za/courses-
interior-design-decorating/#interior

Inscape
www.inscape.ac/courses/south-africa/
undergraduate/higher-certificates/
interior-decorating/

www.iidprofessions.org.za

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