Interior Design Education Resource Center

Interior Designers: What Do They Really Do?

One part artist, one part business professional and one part circus ringmaster, an interior designer is more than just a pretty face with an eye for beauty. From sketching, designing and arranging beautiful spaces to shopping for furniture and household accessories, there's no shortage of excitement in an interior design career. A job in this field can provide opportunities to travel and work with a variety of people. However, no job can be all glamour. Interior designers must be able to manage people, budgets and client relationships—all while designing spaces that are attractive, functional, and meet building and safety codes.

Interior designers must have organizational skills and business know-how, as well as great taste and artistic ability. It comes as little surprise, then, that getting an interior design degree is quickly becoming essential for those wishing to enter the interior design job market. A degree is also a licensure requirement in many states. (Continue reading interior design job description...)

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Modern Remodel - Murdock Young Architects

Modern Remodel - Murdock Young Architects, originally uploaded by plastolux.

Modern Remodel - Murdock Young Architects plastolux

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Modern Interiors - Studio Pepe

Modern Interiors - Studio Pepe, originally uploaded by plastolux.

Black bedroom from London.

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Coffee Table

modern weave coffee table

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Retro-modern organic shapes inspired by 60s design. Natural woven rattan is soaked in mud to achieve its distinctive gray hue. Spot clean. Fully assembled. Indoor

bridge coffee table

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A long, low coffee table is designed to be used alone or together with a smooth lacquered side table. Fully assembled. Sold separately. Wood construction. Durable natural sungkai wood veneer, or chocolate wood with oak veneer, smoothly textured and beautifully grained.

storage cube

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Versatile ottomans that function as coffee tables, storage and seating. Simple assembly.

modular coffee table

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Set of two nesting tables to use together or separately, as space, style and need dictate. Rustic natural sungkai wood tops, set within durable metal frames with a distressed graphite finish. Simple assembly.

angled-leg coffee table

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Simple, clean lines in solid wood and wood construction. Oak veneer. Assembly required.

sliding-top coffee table

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A sliding top reveals valuable hidden storage space. Wood construction. Simple assembly. Oak veneer

zen coffee table

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Simple, straightforward lines with a distinctly Asian flair. Two-tiered tables have subtly angled legs; bottom shelf provides storage or display space. Wood construction. Simple assembly. Oak veneer.

floating coffee table

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Functional bi-level design with cubby area offers ample space for storage and display. Durable wood construction. Assembly required. Chocolate.

storage bench

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Roomy full-length compartment beneath hinged lid. Hardwood construction. Assembly required.

upholstered cocktail ottoman

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Works overtime as an ottoman, extra seating or coffee table. Fully upholstered in pigmented leather with tufted top, sturdy wood base and generous padding. Fully assembled.

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Leather Sofa Set

Leather Sofa Set - 4 Piece in Taupe Leather Match Viny

Concord Collection features comfortable seating, kidney support and followed by the double padded soft arms.

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Taupe Leather Match Vinyl (501261SL)
• 1 x Chair in Taupe Leather Match Vinyl (501263)
• 1 x Ottoman in Taupe Leather Match Vinyl (501264)

Features:

• Kiln dried hardwood frames
• Webbed back
• Sinuous spring base
• Attach seat cushion
• Standard 1.8 density foam
• Wood legs
• Polyester fiber fill
• Cover: Taupe Leather Match Vinyl

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Black Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Black Leather (8903SL)
• 1 x Chair in Black Leather (8901)

Features:

• Kiln dried solid wood frame
• Interwoven webbed base
• Seat cushion made of standard density foam with polyester fiber pillow top
• Back cushion made of polyester fiber
• Cover: Top Grain seating area / Vinyl on sides and back

Leather Sofa Set - 4 Piece in Black Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Black Leather (8953SL)
• 1 x Chair in Black Leather (8951)
• 1 x Ottoman in Black Leather (8991)

Features:

• Clean lines and padded arms
• Kiln dried solid wood frame
• Interwoven webbed base
• Seat cushion made of standard density foam with polyester fiber pillow top
• Back cushion made of polyester fiber
• Cover: Top Grain seating area / Vinyl on sides and back

Leather Media Sectional Sofa - 2 Piece in Dark Brown Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Media Sectional Sofa in Dark Brown Leather (500211)
• 1 x Storage Ottoman in Dark Brown Leather (500214)

Features:

• Kiln dried solid wood frame
• Interwoven webbed base
• Pocket spring cushion with Dacron wrap
• Bycast leather match

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Dark Burgundy Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Dark Burgundy Leather (501391SL)
• 1 x Chair in Dark Burgundy Leather (501393)

Features:

• Classic rolled arm frame
• Individually placed decorative nails
• Comfortable seating
• Double stitching
• Kiln dried hardwood frame
• Webbed back
• Sinuous spring base
• Attach seat cushions
• Standard 1.8 density foam
• Polyester fiber fill
• 100% genuine Dark Burgundy bonded leather match

Leather Match Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match (501341)
• 1 x Loveseat in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match (501342)
• 1 x Chair in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match (501343)

Features:

• Kiln dried hardwood frame
• Webbed back and seat
• Attach seat cushions
• Standard 1.8 density foam
• Leggett and Platt mechanism
• Polyester fiber fill
• Individually placed nail-heads
• Kidney supports backs

Leather Match Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Black Leather Match Vinyl

Includes:

• 1 x Reclining Sofa in Black Leather Match Vinyl (501431)
• 1 x Reclining Loveseat in Black Leather Match Vinyl (501432)
• 1 x Reclining Chair in Black Leather Match Vinyl (501433)

Features:

• Hardwood frame
• Webbed back
• 1.8 density foam
• Polyester fiber fill
• Leggett and Platt mechanism
• Double soft arms
• Comfortable seating
• Some assembly required

Leather Match Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match (501401)
• 1 x Loveseat in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match (501402)
• 1 x Chair in Genuine Brown Bonded Leather Match (501403)

Features:

• Kiln dried hardwood frame
• Webbed base
• Attach seat cushions
• Standard 1.8 density foam
• Coil spring cushion
• High resilience foam
• Leggett and Platt mechanism
• Polyester fiber fill back
• Comfortable scoop seating
• Lower back support design

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Black Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa in Black Leather (7575S)
• 1 x Loveseat in Black Leather (7575L)
• 1 x Single Recliner in Black Leather (7575R)

Features:

• Leggett and Platt mechanism
• Some assembly required

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Taupe Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa in Taupe Leather (7576S)
• 1 x Loveseat in Taupe Leather (7576L)
• 1 x Single Recliner in Taupe Leather (7576R)

Features:

• Leggett and Platt mechanism
• Some assembly required

Leather Sofa Set - Traviata Sofa Set in Butternut (Light Brown)

Includes:

• 1 x Traviata Sofa in Butternut (Light Brown) (L-7015-1)
• 1 x Traviata Chair in Butternut (Light Brown) (L-7015-3)
• 1 x Traviata Ottoman in Butternut (Light Brown) (L-7015-4)

Features:

• 1.8 Pound High Density Foam Cushions
• Dacron Wrapped Cushion Cores for Extra Comfort
• High Tech Computer-Generated Frame Construction Techniques for Superior Quality Standards
• No Sag Springs on Seating Deck Under Cushions
• Hardwood Heavy Duty Wood Frame Construction
• Picked and Pulled Super Soft Fiber Filled Back Cushions with Baffling
• Removable Legs and Zippered Pillows for Easy Cleaning and Maintenance

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Leather Sofa

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Brown Tri-Tone Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Brown Tri-Tone Leather
  
• 1 x Chair in Brown Tri-Tone Leather
  

Features:

• Hardwood frame
• 1.8 cushion with Dacron wrap
• Decorative molding
• Over 1,000 individually placed nailheads
• Cover: Top Grain / Split Tri-Tone leather

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece in Medium Brown leather

Detailed molding on the arms and base, individually place nail-heads, and stylish stitch-work combine to tell the story of this wonderfully crafted collection.

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Medium Brown Leather
  
• 1 x Chair in Medium Brown Leather
  

Features:

• Kiln dried hardwood frame
• Sinuous spring base
• Webbed back construction
• Resin decorative molding
• Standard density foam with pocket spring core and Dacron wrap
• Cover: Top Grain / Split

Leather Sofa Set - 3 Piece - Princeton

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat
  
• 1 x Recliner

Features:

• Decorative moldings
• Individually placed nailheads
• Hardwood frame
• Webbed base construction
• 1.8 cushion with Dacron wrap
• Cover: Top Grain / Split Tri-Tone leather
• Recliner: some assembly required

Leather Sofa Set - 5 Piece in Medium Brown Leather

Classic style perfect for any home. Touch, sit and experience the feeling of Monterey.

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Medium Brown Leather
  
• 1 x Chair in Medium Brown Leather
• 1 x Recliner in Medium Brown Leather
  
• 1 x Ottoman in Medium Brown Leather

Features:

• 100% leather
• Kiln dried solid wood frame
• Interwoven webbed base
• Cover: Top Grain / Split Leather
• Recliner: Leggett and Platt push-back mechanism and some assembly required

Leather Sofa Set - 4 Piece in Caramel Leather

A welcomed addition to any home, this classic frame is in a caramel colored leather accented beautifully with individually placed nailheads.

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Caramel Leather
  
• 1 x Chair in Caramel Leather
  
• 1 x Ottoman in Caramel Leather
  

Features:

• Kiln dried hardwood frame
• Interwoven webbed base
• Seat cushion made of standard density foam
• Back cushion features foam with polyester fiber
• Cover: Top Grain / Split

Leather Sectional Sofa Set - 2 Piece in Camel Leather

Includes:

• 1 x Sectional Sofa in Camel Leather
  
• 1 x Storage Ottoman in Camel Leather
  

Features:

• Construction consist of kiln dried solid wood frame
• Interwoven webbed base
• Cover: Top Grain / Leather

Leather Sofa Set - 4 Piece in Brown Leather Match Vinyl

Beautiful casual leather match sofa set with comfortable seating. Sit and enjoy the double padded arms that features a nice curve front band giving this design style.

Includes:

• 1 x Sofa and Loveseat in Brown Leather Match Vinyl
  
• 1 x Chair in Brown Leather Match Vinyl
  
• 1 x Ottoman in Brown Leather Match Vinyl
  

Features:

• Kiln dried hardwood frames
• Webbed back
• Sinuous spring base
• Attach seat cushion
• Standard 1.8 density foam
• Wood legs
• Polyester fiber fill
• Cover: Brown Leather Match Viny

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Contemporary of Sofa Beds

This cleverly designed sofabed comes complete with a sprung slatted base, sprung mattress, upholstered side and front panels and a high quality removable quilted cover. Its modular design means it is ideal when access is a problem, as it can easily be taken apart and rebuilt.

Kids Sofabed Great for sleepovers, available in a wide range of fabrics, ideal sofa to chill out on, converts quickly and simply to a double bed. Kids Chair Bed: Ideal if space is at a premium, a super chair which converts quickly to a comfortable bed. Kids Z Bed: Great as an extra seat, converts in seconds to a comfortable, compact bed.

3 seater Swarbrini sofa manufactured in the UK by time served craftsmen, supplied in either red or black faux leather. Available for immediate delivery

The Milan is the ultimate in contemporary style, exuding quality in a modern style that fits equally well in an upmarket apartment or teenagers bedroom

Sophisticated modern styling, coupled with superb fabric choices, ensures this beautifully made sofabed will enhance any room.

Contemporary styling with fantastic fabrics the madrid adds that touch of class, ideal when space is at a premium.

As its name suggests, the origins of this beautifully designed sofabed come from France where they are very popular. The design also incorporates under bed storage, ideal for bedding, duvets and pillows.

Superb styling coupled with superb fabric choices ensures this carefully crafted sofabed will enhance any room.

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Sofa Beds

This New Fabric Collection provides a very useful combination of modern style and generous seating accommodation. This sofa not only feature smooth, contemporary designs, but are also the picture of comfort and adaptability to a wide variety of spaces.

Futon Sofa Bed In Black Leather Like Finish. Soft Cushion Seat And Back For More Extra Comfort. Perfect For Areas That Have A Small Space Requirement. Also center section folds down with cup holders. Could be perfect for your media room.

Futon Sofa Bed In a tan microfiber Finish. Soft Cushion Seat And Back For More Extra Comfort. Perfect For Areas That Have A Small Space Requirement. Also center section folds down with cup holders. Could be perfect for your media room.

Best living room sofa in red (or beige) color finish featuring great crafted comfortable design. Every work is carefully processed to let you feel the true essence of style.

This sofa has click clack mechanism, back folds easily to make a bed with plenty of storage under seat.

This Sofa Futon is beautifully upholstered in a Khaki Microfiber and trimmed in a beautiful espresso by-cast leather. This futon reclines into a bed in seconds with the Klick Klack design. The arm rests open to reveal storage large enough to hide magazines.

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Modern Kids & Teen Furniture

Futuristic Girl Comforter Set

Add the perfect finishing touch to your kids bedroom with our beautiful bedding set. Treat your kid to night of luxurious sleep or an cozy afternoon nap with the quality and comfort of this gorgeous ensemble.

Features:

• Comforter has thick cording on all four sides to enhance wearability.
• Pillow shams have cording in the seams.
• Pin tuck stitching.
• Set is cotton-poly blend; fill is 100% polyester.

Big Bear Faux Suede Comforter Set

Add the perfect finishing touch to your kids bedroom with our beautiful bedding set. Ready your kids for a night of warmth and comfort with the Big Bear Faux Suede Comforter Set. This cozy ensemble speaks volumes in quality and durability so you can be assured your family is receiving nothing but the best. Getting the kids into bed is going to be the easiest thing you do!

Features:

• Comforter has thick cording on all four sides to enhance wearability.
• Pillow shams have cording in the seams.
• Pin tuck stitching.
• All shams come unfilled.

Hampton Large Stripe Comforter Set

Add the perfect finishing touch to your kids bedroom with our beautiful bedding set. This cozy ensemble speaks volumes in quality and durability so you can be assured your family is receiving nothing but the best. Getting the kids into bed is going to be the easiest thing you do!

Features:

Pillow shams have cording in the seams. Pin tuck stitching.

Pink Expressions Quilt Set.

Add the perfect finishing touch to your kids bedroom with our beautiful bedding set. Ready your kids for a night of warmth and comfort with the Pink Expressions Quilt Set. Pink Expression Quilt Set is a freedom of expression, in pink! Ready your young one for a night of warmth and comfort with the Pink Expressions Quilt Set. This cozy ensemble speaks volumes in quality and durability so you can be assured your family is receiving nothing but the best. Getting the kids into bed is going to be the easiest thing you do!

Features:

• Comforter is oversized to better fit today`s mattresses, and features thick cording on all four sides to enhance wearability.
• Pillow shams have cording in the seams.
• Pin tuck stitching.
• All shams come unfilled

Camouflage Comforter Set

Add the perfect finishing touch to your kids bedroom with our beautiful bedding set. Ready your kids for a night of warmth and comfort with the Camouflage Comforter Set. This cozy ensemble speaks volumes in quality and durability so you can be assured your family is receiving nothing but the best. Getting the kids into bed is going to be the easiest thing you do!

Features:

Comforter has thick cording on all four sides to enhance wearability. Pillow shams have cording in the seams. Pin tuck stitching. All shams come unfilled. Set is a cotton / polyester blend; fill is 100% polyester.

Rainbow Stripes Quilt Set

Treat your kid to night of luxurious sleep or an cozy afternoon nap with the quality and comfort of this gorgeous ensemble. Wrapped in this rainbow ensemble, it`s hard not to experience a warm and comforting night`s sleep! The Rainbow Stripes Quilt Set will add a splash of color to the surroundings while assuring you of the quality and value your family deserves.

Features:

Comforter has thick cording on all four sides to enhance wearability. Pillow shams have cording in the seams. Pin tuck stitching. All shams come unfilled.

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