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Interior Design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building.

It is a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants and are aesthetically attractive.

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Interior design

Interior Design is the art and science of understanding people's behavior to create functional spaces within a building.

It is a multi-faceted profession in which creative and technical solutions are applied within a structure to achieve a built interior environment. These solutions are functional, enhance the quality of life and culture of the occupants and are aesthetically attractive.

It includes a scope of services performed by a professional design practitioner qualified by means of education, experience and examination, to protect and enhance the health, life safety, and welfare of the public. Full Definition

State of the Subreddit

This subreddit is a place to discuss the practice and profession of interior design.

An important part of this requires users like you to submit appropriate Interior Design content. This includes professional design, floor plans, RCPs, renderings, education and certification questions, discussions about Revit/AutoCAD/SketchUp, etc.

Rules

Rule #1: This subreddit is for Interior Design, not Interior Decoration.

Rule #2: No Free Work. You must propose a solution to your design problem to start the conversation. This goes for everything from picking finishes and furniture to layouts and full renovations. Quality posts include sketches, photos, and/or product images.

Rule #3: Minimum Standards. Design posts require credit to the designer and/or a writeup detailing what was done and why. Single-image posts are discouraged and AI renderings are not acceptable. Render posts must be flaired. Low-effort posts will be removed.

Rule #4: Do your own research. We don't identify furniture, styles, or products. Questions and discussions about the purpose of design elements are acceptable.

Resources

Differences between Interior Design and Decorating

What is Interior Design? How do I get a job in the field? - A Primer

Book recommendations for Interior Designers

Vector scale figures

SketchUp Make - best free 3d modeling application

NCIDQ + Interior Design Profession AMA

To find a designer in your area, use ASID's search tool or NCIDQ's search tool. On ASID's tool, each individual's page will list whether or not they have passed the NCIDQ and are thus certified. You can also google "Interior Designers in [City, State]" and find results.

Related subreddits

Similar fields

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r/NCIDQexam

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Advice for studying interior design abroad

Hello!

I was wondering if anyone knows of afforable interior design programs abroad (Outside the US). I have a bachelors in sociology and about 3 years of experience working with credible design firms. I want to go back to school to live abroad again and gain more knowledge in a classroom setting. Any advice?

5 Comments
2025/01/30
01:37 UTC

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Positioning of tv on this wall

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2025/01/28
20:32 UTC

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Kitchen layout for our new house

We are building our house and need some help with the kitchen layout.

We are opting for image 4, but we don't want the person in the kitchen to feel isolated. We're also not sure where to put the double sink and cooktop to have the best flow or have good zones in the kitchen.

Note: our garden is the N and W side of the floorplan. The E side (window half height) is fields, but also a private road.

Any advice would be really helpful.

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1 Comment
2025/01/28
20:14 UTC

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My Mom needs help finding something to replace the photo

She likes the candles, the greenery, the big mirror and the little books/little candle. What would y’all recommend to replace the picture? To clarify, the picture isn’t what is currently on there. But she wants something of similar size. She was thinking a painting or picture but can’t find the right piece. What elements or colors would y’all recommend?

1 Comment
2025/01/28
19:24 UTC

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How can I brighten up my kitchen? Don’t have many close up pictures on hand

1 Comment
2025/01/28
19:20 UTC

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Is a bed that's almost 31inches high off the ground too high?

1 Comment
2025/01/28
18:37 UTC

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How short can my barstools be?

I’ve been on the hunt for barstools that are tall enough for my kitchen counter. From the floor to the top of the counter is about 47.5”. So far, I’ve found hardly any barstools that are tall enough to fit within the recommended 9-12” difference from seat to counter, and the ones I have found are custom made and far out of my budget. Question is, would a barstool that’s about 33” from floor to seat be okay? For extra info, I’m quite short in stature, so I don’t have a very long torso to accommodate too crazy of a difference in the seat to counter space.

1 Comment
2025/01/28
18:18 UTC

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How should I change my bedroom layout?

I moved in to my apartment a few months ago and I’ve kept it relatively the same and basic but I’m getting really bored of the layout and the way it looks. I want something cozy but not too cluttered (as I have a cat and he likes to knock over everything lol) The picture I added is just from a website I found on google and is a basic layout of what my room looks like For reference I have a queen sized bed and the double doors in the top right are to a small closet.

1 Comment
2025/01/28
18:06 UTC

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All beige apartment kitchens - show me your kitchen!

Ideally, open space kitchens 🤗 However, any beige aesthetic kitchen (in an APARTMENT only) will do!

I'm looking to get inspiration and make up my mind regarding hoods, fridges that are hidden in furniture vs unhidden ones, countertops and backsplash colors, etc.

My kitchen will have light colors, beige and some wood here and there,

So anything with BEIGE, WHITE, and WOOD combos, show me what you got! 💛🤍🤎

1 Comment
2025/01/28
17:16 UTC

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What kind of wall tile to go with this floor?

1 Comment
2025/01/28
16:12 UTC

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75 “ Tv over fireplace or side wall

Earlier I had a TV over the fireplace and I’m afraid now also it will be very high to view in the small room. But I’m not sure the windows how they will be reflecting the light on the side wall, so I’m debating where to put the TV

1 Comment
2025/01/28
15:49 UTC

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Any way we can convert it to island kitchen? With crockery cabinet and fridge.

Any way we can convert it to island kitchen? With crockery cabinet and fridge.

1 Comment
2025/01/28
15:42 UTC

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The furniture arrangement doesn't feel right.

This is my current furniture layout. The length and breath of the room and the furniture are below:

room = 12f L, 11f B bed= 7.5f L, 5f B study table= 4f L, 2f B wardrobe= 4f L, 2f B, height is 7 feet book shelf = 3f L, 1f B, height= 4 feet

Something just doesn't feel right! This is the most convenient arrangement but especially the position of the study table. The open space between the bed, wardrobe and rest room door has a rug where I workout, sit and study, but the rug is too big for that space and it looks untidy. Previously the bookshelf was where the study table is now and the wardrobe was along the east wall opening in the west direction and the study table was also on the east wall between the wardrobe and the rest room door. And there used to be a big space in between the book shelf, bed and the rug fit perfectly there. But it felt awkward to study sitting right at the side of the toilet. Also for some reason the internet doesn't work in that corner of my room, idk why.

1 Comment
2025/01/28
13:03 UTC

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Ready to pursue my ID career

Hi guys, I’ve procrastinated for years and worked dead end jobs because I was too afraid to chase what I actually wanted to do which is interior design. I found an online course certification program that’ll allow me to take the RIDQC exam once I finish. My question was what jobs could/should I be working in the meantime that are interior design adjacent. Should I be calling ID firms and see if they’re hiring office assistants? I just want to be in an environment that speaks to what I actually want to do rather than just working another dead end job that’s completely unrelated to my future. Any advice is appreciated!

1 Comment
2025/01/28
12:38 UTC

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