Natwerk Designs

Can I be an Interior Designer/Consultant in Dallas?

I am wondering if I have good enough ideas to be an interior designer or consultant in Dallas. I am in graduate school, but have always loved to decorate. I have worked in home decor stores in the past, and know how to assemble the most daunting of pieces, even Ikea. I don't want to be professional, but I can see myself shopping with clients and helping them with ideas or looking at homes, rooms, and designing concepts on my own. I just am not sure what would be the best way to go about it, or even if I have ideas and taste enough to be desired by others. I made a post on Craigslist, and will put a link so you can see the pictures of some of my work. I just don't know the best avenue. I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks. http://dallas.craigslist.org/hss/652652416.html

Public Comments

1. I don't much about the field, but I would say Dallas is a big enough city that you can probably do anything you put your mind to. Just as an idea though I have a friend that started her own business - part time...on the side of her realty business doing something similar. That might be something to do just until you can get experience and get your name out there. Here is the website if you wanna look at what she started: http://creativelyredesignedinteriors.com/default.aspx Good luck.
2. I love your work. It looks like you definitely have the knack for decorating. The pictures I saw, showed me you like contemporary style/modern style versus traditional. Your color choices were excellent and you stuck with the "odd" number for your shelf display (which is a good rule of thumb). You have good enough ideas, now you need to believe in yourself. You can take classes if you want to learn more techniques, even through the mail. Probably even on-line. You are good at this. Don't give up, even if it's part-time to see how you like it. Test the waters before jumping in. You already have a good background and with decorating, it is something you have deep inside. It's like with some people it just comes naturally. Good luck. I wish you the best.