What is the difference between an interior designer and a decorator?

An Interior designer is an individual who has been formally trained in residential and commercial design and decoration.  more

Unlike many design firms, our designers have all attended 4-year colleges and universities and have majored in interior architecture or interior design. Each designer has either passed or is working towards the NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) exam. All of our designers are members of ASID (American Society of Interior Designers), and some are members of AIA and NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association). Since they are all professionally trained, our designers are better equipped to serve all of your needs, especially technical design needs such as drawings, electrical plans, and other construction documents.  more

The difference between a "decorator" and a "designer" occurs when an individual has a obtained a thorough interior design education to augment their natural artistic talents, learning a wide range of technical skills needed to provide a full range of interior design services. This education includes manual or CAD drafting, space planning, furniture history, furniture design, lighting calculations, ergonomics, business practices and more. Many interior design professionals, associations and organizations require licensing in order to practice as an interior designer to help consumers discern competency, prevent fraudulent practices and to protect their health, safety and welfare.  more