Occupation interior decorator

Interior decorators plan and implement decoration schemes for homes, offices, shops and other spaces.

Tasks

• Confer with clients to obtain relevant information, e.g. about their budget, ideas and requirements.
• Gather relevant information for the design, e.g. by taking measurements of the premises or by reading drawings.
• Make initial design sketches for client approval.
• Advise clients on interior decoration, e.g. selection of colour schemes, layout, lighting, furniture, floor coverings, curtains, paint, wallpaper and artwork.
• Estimate materials requirements and costs.
• Sell furnishings and furniture to clients.
• Make a design, e.g. on a computer, and revise if necessary.
• Present the design to the client.
• Coordinate the installation and arrangement of furnishings and furniture.

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