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10/06/2022

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The Professional Difference Between "Interior Designer" and "Interior Decorator"

Many people use the terms "interior design" and "interior decorating" interchangeably, but these professions differ in critical ways.

Interior design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building. Decoration is the furnishing or adorning of a space with fashionable or beautiful things. In short, interior designers may decorate, but decorators do not design.

Interior designers apply creative and technical solutions within a structure that are functional, attractive and beneficial to the occupants' quality of life and culture. Designs respond to and coordinate with the building shell and acknowledge the physical location and social context of the project. Designs must adhere to code and regulatory requirements and encourage the principles of environmental sustainability.​

The interior design process follows a systematic and coordinated methodology -- including research, analysis and integration of knowledge into the creative process — to satisfy the client’s needs and resources.

U.S. states and Canadian provinces have passed laws requiring interior designers to be licensed or registered and to document their formal education and training. Many states and provinces also specifically require all practicing interior designers to earn the NCIDQ Certification to demonstrate their experience and qualifications. By contrast, interior decorators require no formal training or licensure.

10/27/2019

IDFX & IDPX Item Writing & Review Committees, hard at work this weekend. Thank you for your expertise!

06/01/2017

Just completed drawings about three weeks ago on this home renovation in East Nashville. This is the beginnings of the demolition. Thinking that it will be a lovely cottage home with great amenities when complete.

06/01/2017

Project "quick sketch". I have never been comfortable as a designer sharing those imperfect "thought scratches". This is the beginning of a renovation exterior. The back of this house is where the "scratches will get interesting!! Thinking of a painted/distressed brick finish with stone and dark wood trim accents. Hmmm . . .

05/05/2017

Design lesson for today . . .

https://hyperallergic.com/376182/the-worst-mcmansion-sins-from-useless-pilasters-to-hellish-transom-windows/

Kate Wagner's blog McMansion Hell is like a snarky DSM-IV for all that ails contemporary over-building in suburban developments.

04/21/2017

Some days, I am blessed as a designer to participate in fun and creative events by vendors, associations, etc. yesterday evening I was invited to attend a "mini course" at the Cambria showroom. Topic was quick floral designs for designer and client use. We made "fairy gardens" to take home and brighten up our personal spaces. I will share mine and some pics from the event here. A great time was had by all!! Thanks Cambria!!

04/21/2017

In many ways HGTV is wonderful. Especially great for consumers to gain ideas and dream. Scary when those same consumers think that it all falls together in 55 minutes plus commercials! .

04/21/2017

Today in design:

Folks think it is easy . . . Well, it takes lots of juggling and working to keep one's "style wits" about themselves. Tile, cabinets and paint today for a spec house. Fun and LOTS of decisions!!

04/10/2017

It's a busy night in the design world!! Now to take these thoughts to 3D and make sure that they work!! You are looking at just one floor of a 3 story ranch renovation. Details not in. Most work out mass and make sure that roof lines will work, then I can dive into the space details!!

04/05/2017

Scribbles to an actual cottage plan. Today's adventure in design will be to take plan and revisit site to be sure all is correct and to check vertical measurements so that I can begin developing new cottage renovation.

03/16/2017

Good Morning! If you have received an invitation to like my "page" on FB, it is because I would like you to be a part of my design world and share insights with you on the role of being a Registered Interior Designer.

Many of you aren't aware of what I do for a living or what it involves. Being a Registered Interior Designer is a wonderfully creative, challenging, and sometimes trying profession that can and does affect each one of your lives. If you have experienced a great space in a restaurant, school, hospital, concert hall, etc., then your life has been touched by an interior designer.

The traditional belief it that we choose paint colors, furniture selections, and "fluff" decor. Yep, I have done lots of that too. However, being an educated and registered interior designer I have done so much more than that - both commercially and residentially.

The field is much more architectural than it used to be. Plus, there are so many areas in which to specialize. Constant training and researching of trends, lifestyles, technology, and so much more are a continual part of my training. Being registered with the State of Tennessee by the same board of Architectural and Engineering Examiners doesn't make me an architect or engineer. However, it is part of my personal commitment to continue educating myself and others in ways to make their physical worlds better. This in turn can make your emotional worlds better too.

I work with architects, engineers, developers, collaborative designers, individual clients, and more. I can design homes - inside and out. I can work on interiors or commercial projects great and small. I can make uninhabitable spaces amazing. I know where my limitations end and when to call the architect or engineer to answer those important structural and mechanical questions. Yes, I am part of a great professional team with whomever I work.

Most who practice have philosophies and areas of special interest. One which is dear to my heart is Aging in Place and Universal Design. Homes and commercial spaces should work for us no matter what our health status or age. They should also be aesthetically pleasing and inviting. I care about Preservation. I care about progress with a heart for the past and present. I care about doing work that makes people happier and more satisfied with their environments.

I hope that this can become a forum where I share with you projects, processes, failures and successes of my chosen profession and to answer questions that you might have about various topics. Also philosophies and articles of interest.

Should you have a design questions or discussion topic, feel free to ask. Welcome to my world! I hope that you enjoy it!!

- Nan