Home decorators range in skill and scope. They can work with you to place artwork and furniture in a single room or the entire house. Moreover they can help select artwork, furniture, even paint and carpet, fixtures and more. This selection can again be for a single room or the entire house, from bedrooms to bathrooms and even the kitchen. Several avenues exist to hire home decorators.

American Society of Interior Designers

The number one resource for hiring a home decorator/interior designer is the American Society of Interior Designers or ASID for short . ASID is a professional group that grants an ASID Credential to its members only after they complete a minimum level of specific education as well as maintaining continuing education requirements. Further the ASID requires all members to pass any and all state required exams to receive the ASID seal. These exams vary from state to state. Finally, the ASID has an established ethics and conduct code and all members must abide by these rules. The ASID website has a very straightforward process for filing an ethics violation complaint. Once you're on their site, click "Design Services", then "Find a Designer". This feature this allows you to search for an ASID certified designer by address or zip code within an specified mile radius. The resulting search gives you clear contact information including phone number, e-mail and the designer's website if available. http://www.asid.org

Certificate Programs

Another avenue to hire a home decorator is to seek out the career placement service at your local colleges or technical schools that offer interior design/home decorator certifications. While there are many schools offering this program, their certification programs not all are equal. The National Council for Interior Design has formulated criteria to grant accreditation to schools; ASID recognizes their accreditation. The Council's website lists these accredited schools state by state and offers both the name, phone number and e-mail of either the career counselor, department head or other official. A simple phone call or e-mail to these individuals can supply you with the contact information to hire a recent home decorator/interior designer graduate. http://www.accredit-id.org/accreditedprograms.html

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Home Decorator Costs

American Society of Interior Designers

Council for Interior Design