What is the difference between an Interior Designer and an Interior Decorator?
The best answer is to look at the officially recognized definition of an interior designer as adopted by the American Society of Interior Designers. Short form definition: “The professional interior designer is qualified by education, experience, and examination to enhance the function and quality of interior spaces for the purpose of improving the quality of life, increasing productivity, and protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public.” This definition intimates that serious the professional interior designer assume ethical and legal responsibilities in his/her daily practice. By professionally accepted recognition of abilities and knowledge, an interior decorator does not possess the full knowledge of codes, construction and product required of interior designers. Being unqualified by education and training in the knowledge and skills in highly demanding areas, the interior decorator is restricted to completing interior visual and stylistic changes. This is also persona
