| Certification Course Outline |
| Session |
Description |
1. Floor Planning and Furniture Placement
|
• Floor Planning
• Furniture Placement |
| 2. Furniture Styles and Trade Showrooms |
• History of Furniture and Architectural Styles
• Custom Furniture and Cabinetry
• Furniture Selection
• Furniture Showrooms to the Trade |
| 3.Choosing Color Schemes |
• Color Trends
• The Color Wheel
• Color Terms
• Psychology of Color
• Regional Colors
• Color Distribution |
| 4.Wall Coverings and Window Treatments |
• Wall Coverings and Finishes
• Window Treatments
• Bedspreads |
| 5.Lighting, Flooring and Fabric Choices |
• Lighting
• Flooring
• Fabrics |
| 6.Plants, Pictures and Accessories |
• Pots and Plants
• Artwork and Prints
• Wall Groupings
• Decorative Accessories
|
| 7.Consulting: Fees and Compensation |
• Consulting Basics
• Compensation Methods
• Business Startup |
| 8.The Interior Decorator's Role |
• Decorator or Designer: The Difference
• What an Interior Decorator Can Do
• What an Interior Decorator Cannot Do
• Avoiding Liabilities and Legal Problems |
