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Sep 2022
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01\\ Interior Design: An Introduction & ...

Rebecca Ward, CID | Interior Designer, Interior Design Mentor, Designers Coach
About this episode

Did you know that Interior Designers are not the same as Interior Decorators, even though they’re being used interchangeably?

Did you know that by making your home the best it can be for your needs and tastes, you can go out into the world and be the best version of yourself? This is how you can improve people's lives through interior design.

In the first episode of Design Curious Podcast, discover why your surroundings matter and how beauty, intention, significance, and symmetry all work together to create an inviting, purposeful, and inspiring space.

Why you’ve got to check out today’s episode:

  • Learn what interior design is and what interior designers do
  • Find out the difference between an interior designer and a decorator
  • Discover three different paths you can take to get into interior design

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