Interior designers plan and design interior spaces for homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, and movie theaters. They select furnishings, artwork, and accessories; draw or model spaces; and advise clients on layout, space planning, and color coordination. Interior designers need a bachelor's degree and knowledge of safety codes. The average annual salary for interior designers is $51,020, with average hourly pay of $24.53 and projected job growth of 19% over the next decade.

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2. What do Interior Designers do? Interior designers design homes, offices, restaurants, hospitals, hotels, movie theaters. Plan interior spaces. Advise clients on space planning, layout of furnishings, and color coordination.

3. Overview Select, design, and purchase furnishings, art works, and accessories. Plan, design, and furnish interiors. Choose furniture for the room. Draw or computer-model the space.

4. Education College- Bachelors degree Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes

5. Salary Average annual- $51,020 Average per hour- $24.53

6. Growth Potential and Outlook Increasing Growth potential- 19%

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10. Additional Questions Q: How many hours do interior designers usually work? A: Interior designers adjust to their clients schedules, and often have to work after-hours to meet deadlines. Q: Where do interior designers work? A: Interior designers usually work in large corporations or design firms.

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