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A-Z Interior Design Provider Directory

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Adrienne Chinn Design Company
Company formed in the summer of 1999 with the intention of bringing added value interior design to the domestic and commercial marketplaces in the UK.
www.adriennechinn.co.uk

Scottsdale, Arizona Interior Designer
Scottsdale home interior design by First Impression. Custom window treatment, rustic Tuscan home designs, architectural & kitchen designs.
www.azinteriordesigner.com

Beyond Storage St. Louis - Custom Closets
Offers space improvement solutions, including custom closets, home office designs, commercial office designs and much more.
www.beyondstoragestl.com

Bruges Tozer
Architecture and interior design firm that also provides services in furniture consultancy, space planning and project management.
www.brugestozer.demon.co.uk

CADA Design Group
Design consultancy that specializes in retail and interior design as well as corporate identity and brand and packaging design.
www.cada.co.uk

CKS Kitchen and Bath Design, Remodeling & Renovation
Award winning kitchen and bath design and remodeling. Serving Chapel Hill, Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina.
www.cksdesignstudio.com

Design First Kitchen Interiors
Company provides design, sales and installation services; located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada.
www.designfirstkitchens.com

Home Comfort NH – Interior Design and Home Furnishings
Professional interior designers offering custom home decorating with classic, stylish, and casual furniture, flooring, lighting, and décor.
homecomfortnh.com

Huber Decor
Provider of interior design and decor for restaurants, hotels, malls, hospitals and commercial buildings. Products include framed artwork, custom permanent plants and specialty decor.
www.huberdecor.com

The Larson Co.
Creator of themed spaces worldwide. Services include design, project management, fabrication and installation.
www.larson-usa.com

Lavi Industries
Manufacturer and supplier of architectural metals for hospitality, public guidance, railing systems and kitchens for retail stores, banks, hotels, airports and restaurants.
www.lavi.com

Le Gourmet Kitchen
National & international design firm offers residential, commercial, kitchen, bath and interior designs, and custom cabinetry, remodeling and installation.
www.legourmetkitchen.com

Otema
Custom manufacturer of high-end interiors for stores, the commercial sector and museums. Designs include wood, metal and glass.
www.otema.com

Poole Associates
Interior design firm with completed projects in the US, UK, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Hong Kong.
www.poole-associates.com

Richaire
Specialist in the design and installation of office interiors.
www.richaire.co.uk

RLW Design Interpretive
Retail store and space designer and planner.
www.rlwdesign.ca

Silvestri California
Manufacturer of visual displays, forms, decorative, furnishings and themed environments for retail, restaurants and entertainment architecture.
www.silvestricalifornia.com

Simply Beautiful Spaces, LLC
Specialized Interior Design and Decorating Services.
www.simplybeautifulspaces.com

Snøhetta
Multi-disciplinary firm in Norway that focuses on urban planning, architecture, landscape architecture, and interior design.
www.snoarc.no

Interior Office Design and Space Planning Near Chicago, IL.
Office space planning and interior design for businesses, conference rooms, schools and medical facilities.
www.thinkspaces.net

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Guide to Interior Design Training

Get the best interior design training, from initial schooling to continuing education
By Andrea Townsley

If you've always aspired to be an interior designer, you'll need the right education to get into the industry. Depending on the state you want to practice in, you might need as much as a four-year degree to qualify for a license or certification. Other states do not have regulations regarding the design industry, but it's wise to have some background before you apply for jobs.

Some states also require continuing education units for maintaining an active license. If you are already a designer and want to continue offering interior design services to your clients, you must abide by your state's laws. Even if it's not required, it's still a good idea to participate in these courses to keep up on the latest trends.

Consider the following types of interior design training:

1. Get a good foundation by attending interior design schools before you start practicing. There are schools in every state as well as online programs.

2. Think about taking an exam preparation class if you live in a state that has licensing laws. Many of these states require interior designers to pass an exam before receiving a license.

3. Further your knowledge by taking interior design education courses periodically. This may also be required by your state.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Start out on the right foot with a solid interior design education There are quite a few programs that offer this type of education, ranging from technical schools to full-fledged university programs. If your state requires a license to practice, you'll definitely need to ensure that the schools you're considering are accredited, since just any education won't necessarily cut it for the state boards.

I recommend: Find a school in your area using design-training.com. Make sure the school you have your eye on is accredited by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation. The American Society of Interior Designers offers a state-by-state comparison of licensing regulations so you can check education and work experience requirements.

Ace your interior designer licensing exam with good exam prep Taking the national exam can be a daunting task. To ease your nerves, you can take an exam preparation course to help you review the material before you sit for the test. In addition, the National Council for Interior Design Qualification recommends doing some preparation, so it's a good idea to take this advice.

I recommend: Buy one of the exam study guides from the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, which even offers study materials for the practicum part of the exam. If you're short on cash, TestPrepReview.com offers a free online study course.

Keep up with the latest trends by taking interior design continuing education As you may already know, design trends can change every time the wind blows. If you want to continue making your clients happy, you might consider attending some educational courses to help you learn new things. Again, if you live in a state requiring a license, you may be required to take a certain number of credits before you renew your license biennially.

I recommend: See if any of the CEUs sponsored by the American Society of Interior Designers appeal to you. Interior Design magazine also offers quite a few interesting CEU courses.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

After you have your initial education, it's probably a good idea to work for one of the reputable interior design firms in your area as opposed to starting a business right off the bat. You can get some great experience in this atmosphere and get established in the industry. The professionals you work with can offer you invaluable interior design resources as well.