What Does an Interior Design Architect Do?

An interior design architect is responsible for designing the interior elements of a home or commercial building. Unlike interior decorators, who are only focused on the aesthetics of a space, an interior designer must ensure the space is optimized to allow occupants to perform their intended functions. Interior designers combine elements from architecture, psychology, sociology, and decorating to create a space that is aesthetically pleasing, safe, and well laid out. After an architect has designed the basic shape and structure of a building, an interior design architect will take over and complete the design of the building's interior. This includes laying out walls to create efficient and productive floor plans. He or she will keep in mind the purpose of the space, whether it is a home, office building, medical facility, or school, and use this to help them create a functional design. While designing the building's interior, the interior design architect must adhere to strict ...  more