Home Interior Redesign Growing in Popularity
By Kathy A. Johnson
Interior Design School Review Columnist
Sometimes known as "one-day decorating," home interior redesign is a fairly new and growing segment of the design industry. Redesign offers clients a more affordable, less intimidating option than more traditional design services.
Possibly the most well-know example of home interior redesign is ASID allied member Lauri Ward's book Use What You Have Decorating. Ward founded "Use What You Have Interiors" in 1981 because she found many people needed design help, but didn't think they could afford a professional designer. As she and others with the same idea expanded their efforts, clients found that interior redesign specialists could make a real difference for a relatively small price.
Redecorating on a Budget
An interior redesign specialist takes what clients have and rearranges it, changing the placement of furniture and accessories to create more inviting spaces. According to one interior redesign Web site, "A trained redesigner can take a collection of belongings, new or old, expensive or modest, purchased or inherited, and create the most spectacular new look…all without making a single purchase."
In addition to redecorating on a budget, other reasons a client would use an interior redesign specialist include getting a house ready to sell, decorating to match the season, preparing for a special event, or after relocating to a new home.
Interior Redesign Training
Interior redesign training can be found at workshops nationwide, and on the Internet. Programs include instruction in redesign principles, hands-on training, and information on marketing redesign services. Students do not need any previous interior design training to participate. A good place to start is with a program approved by IRIS (Interior Redesign Industry Specialists). Students who complete an IRIS-approved five-day training program are automatically eligible for membership in that professional organization.
In the competitive interior design market, anything that makes you stand out can help you attract more clients. Adding redesign services to your repertoire can help you broaden your client base.
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About the Author:
Kathy A. Johnson has written articles on health, fitness, and many other topics in her career as a freelance writer and editor. She lives in Florida, and is the features editor of Forum, a bimonthly publication of the national mothers group, Mothers & More.
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