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Career Advice

Books on Design Careers
Ever wonder how to get started in the Interior Design business? Browse these books for helpful ideas, tips, forms, and sound advice.

Career Info
Career planning articles for interior design students, with info on job outlook, training, certification, fields, and more.

Advice to Students of Interior Design
Some good basic information on choosing an educational program, professional certifications, an more. Must read links for anyone planning a design career.

SUBJECT: Design Educations
Links to schools, accredited programs, and info for students of interior design.

Design Jobs
Use these websites to begin your search for a career in interior design and decorating.

Information on Interior Redesigners
Would you like a room makeover without buying all new furniture? Then hire a professional rearranger to redo your room using your own furnishings and accessories.

Links to Find a Designer
Locate referral services to help you find interior design firms.

Professional Associations and Certification
Information on certification exams, qualifications for membership in professional organizations, testing, trade marts, and more.

Furniture Markets
Links to sites with information and dates for U.S. furniture markets.

To the Trade: Marts, Shows, Publications
Listings of to-the-trade only furniture marts, design centers, trade publications, and more.

Color Marketing Associations
Find out more about color associations and how color trends are researched and forecast.

All Decorating Books
Browse some of our favorite books and see the handy price comparisons on MySimon.com to find the best book deals!

Decorating Style Quizzes
Style quizzes from all over the net to help you define your personal style.

Guides to Styles
Explore some style basics in this ongoing series including Country French, contemporary, formal, casual, and more.

Have a Decorating Question?
Post it on our friendly, fun Forum!

Floorplan and Furniture Arranging Kits
These helpful kits in all price ranges will assist you in rearranging furniture and space planning. Most are magnetized so you can easily carry them around or make paper photo copies.

Media: TV and Design Magazines
See decorating TV listings as well as online versions of decorating magazines.

Books on Starting Your Own Design Business
Ever wonder how to get started in the Interior Design business? Browse these books for helpful ideas, tips, forms, and sound advice.

SUBJECT: Hiring A Designer
Tips on finding and hiring a design professional.

SUBJECT: Doing It Yourself
Resources to help you design, plan, and decorate your own home.