Decorator vs.

Interior Designer

The Professional Difference

What is a Registered Interior Designer?

A TALENTED INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS A FORMAL EDUCATION COMBINED WITH ANAPPRENTICESHIP

AND THEN is CERTIFIED BY

THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF

INTERIOR DESIGN QUALIFICATION……and Becomes ELIGIBLE FOR A

STATE LICENSE IN THE PROFESSION OF INTERIOR DESIGN

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERIOR Designers

www.asid.org and www.ncidq.org

“WE SHAPE OUR DWELLINGS, AND AFTERWARDS OUR DWELLINGS SHAPE US.”

WINSTON CHURCHHILL

Creating Balance

Between

Luxury AND Simplicity.

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER IS FOCUSED ON….

HARMONIOUSLY BLENDING

ARCHITECTURE WITH

FURNISHINGS FINISHES

&FABRICS

and should always consider THE need for

sustainabilityAND

universal design.(aging in place)

Design that eliminates the need to move to an assisted living facility later in life.

Light Empowers

a

Room.

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER IS TRAINED IN LIGHTING

INTERIOR DESIGNIS AN INTERDISCIPLINARY PROFESSION

“GRANDEUR…CONSIST IN FORM, NOT IN SIZE” CHARLES KINGLEY 1819-

1875

The Study of art, architecture and furniture.

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER needs to be on the project from the beginning for a successful outcome.

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER……

• Considers WHAT IS ON THE OUTSIDE.

• Window Treatments provide natural light while preventing the heat from entering a room.

“ENLIGHTENMENT” through DESIGN

Collaborate with MASTER GARDNERS & ARCHITECTS to maximize an outdoor view.

ARCHITECTURECOLOR

FUNCTION - FINE ART - ANTIQUES

AND KNOWING HOW TO BLEND THE “Yin AND YANG”

“Myakka River” by Jean Blackburn

It is a proven statistic that a chair engineered to support the human spine will increase productivity.

HERMAN MILLER, INC.

RETAIL CHOICES• BROWN• TAN• BLUE• RED• BORING SELECTION OF FABRICS • MASS PRODUCED FURNITURE WITH

SPRAYED ON FINISHES

CUSTOM CHOICES HUNDREDS OF SELECTIONS,

CUSTOM DETAILS & HANDMADE FURNITURE

“HAVE NOTHING IN YOUR HOMES THAT YOU DO NOT KNOW

TO BE USEFUL AND BELIEVE TO BE BEAUTIFUL.”

WILLIAM MORRIS

Why hire a professional?

Legal protection – is the person you would like to hire licensed or registered as an interior designer?

In the State of Florida Go to www.myflorida.com/dbpr/arch

“OUT OF CLUTTER FIND SIMPLICITY ” ALBERT EINSTIEN

Obtain advice BEFORE INVESTING IN YOUR home or work SPACE.

• Maximize your budget.

• Save precious time.

• Save energy.

INTERIOR DESIGNERS HAVE SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE AND A TRAINED EYE FOR THE FINER THINGS.

The study and application of all the arts, enables a designer to create a functional space plan

and make informed decisions on all the furnishings.

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER IS FOCUSED ON….

• DESIGN INTEGRITY NOT RETAIL PROFITS

• EXPERTISE IN SPECIFICATIONS AND PROCUREMENT

• CUSTOM SOURCES NOT OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER IS FOCUSED ON….

PURCHASING QUALITY PRODUCTS FROM A TRADE SOURCE HELPS PREVENT CHILD LABOR.

LOOK FOR THE “RUGMARK” OR “GOOD WEAVE” LABEL ON AREA RUGS.

design professionals are socially conscious

“To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition.” SAMUEL JOHNSON 1709-1784

ALSO BE HAPPY WITH YOUR WORK OR RETREAT SPACE.

YACHT INTERIORS

Therapeutic seating, colors, art, lighting and sound will aide in healing, comfort and a sense of tranquility.

HEALTHCARE DESIGN

AN INTERIOR DESIGNER DESIGNS TO CREATE….

a PHYSICALLY COMFORTABLE work environment

And a space that is VISUALLY Delightful.

GET COMFORTABLE WITH Your style …reflected IN superb taste.

HINT: MAKE SURE YOUR INTERIOR DESIGNER HAS IMPECCABLE TASTE.

Presentation by Sara Fattori, ASID