The best way to find out if interior decorating is right for you?
There are many pros and cons to being an interior decorator.
To best understand whether or not you might be interested in being an interior decorator you may want to explore these items listed below, and learn all that there is to know about being an interior designer.
Pros |
Cons |
| There is a great potential to make a lot of money | This field goes through dry spells. The economy plays a big part in this. |
| You are uninhibited in your potential to advance | Can be quite stressful at times |
| You can make your own hours | Deadlines can be hard to meet at times |
| You are your own boss | Client ideas may be unrealistic |
| There is always a demand for it | You often work under pressure |
| You are free to be creative and express yourself | You are responsible for your employees actions |
| You can work as much or as little as you want | You may encounter horrible people |
| You have the option of turning down projects | You may lose projects to lower bids |
| You get to set your own work environment. | You are often subjected to one area of expertise. |
This should have given you a pretty good idea of what you may generally expect from your career as a decorator.
You may be wondering how the economy plays a role in this particular career choice. The answer is simple. If the local or national economy is going through a recession, or depression, the potential to encounter any new clients is rather small if at all.
Current clientele cannot afford to hire an
interior designer if the economy is suffering, no one can. In
times like this, people are a lot more careful about how they spend
their money, and hiring an interior decorator seems more frivolous
than it might seem under normal circumstances.
Of course, during most economic conditions, an interior decorator can always locate someone that is willing and eager to hire them.