CAD (computer-aided design)
    Drawing and Art
    Spatial planning and awareness
    Colors and fabrics
    Furniture design and layout
    Ergonomics and assisted living
    Psychology


Quality home study interior design programs provide courses in the use of color, texture, and furnishings for creative decorating. Additionally these courses cover topics such as accessories, lighting, and painting to meet client desires for unique interior designs. The skills learned in these courses can lead to careers as:

    Show homes and property developers for builders
    Providing services to clients in selecting furniture and specialized furnishings
    Working with manufacturers in planning effective use of space in homes, offices, and other settings
    Assisting design and architectural firms with new designs, such as green designs


When selecting a home study interior design course there a specific features of a course which must be considered prior to enrolling in the course, these include:

    All the requirements listed above by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
    What specific requirements are necessary for enrollment
    Does the company provide employment assistance
    What computer skills, equipment, or software are required
    What professional organizations recognize the certification received from the program, for example the American Society of Interior Designers
    Length of program
    Exit exams, quality programs have exit exams to meet certification
    Methods of communication with instructors


Additional characteristics and attributes necessary to become a good interior designer and should be part of any home study interior design program include:

    Understanding structural and design architectural plans
    Health and safety codes
    Building codes
    Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with clients and contractors
    Ability to listen to clients and solve problems
    Management issues of project details and deadlines
    Ability sell their ideas to clients through proposals and presentations


An interior design career is intense and rewarding to creative and artistic designers. The ability to visualize a room from drawings or walk into a room and visualize the design concept from start to finish is critical. To be successful, an interior designer must be organized, proactive, and communicate well. Home study interior design is a great way to get the career you have always wanted.