Do an internet search under Interior Designers to see what others have used. I'd lean toward something professional sounding rather than cutesy. You want to sound competent. Best of luck.
There is a big difference between interior decorating and interior design. Interior design is a licensed profession and designers are responsible for certain life, health, and safety considerations, and are required to go through professional training and experience. In 18 states it is actually against the law to call yourself an interior designer if you are not National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) -certified.
Being an interior decorator doesn't necessarily require formal training and education but in some cases it's needed, depending on what one wishes to do as an interior decorator. In other words, 'interior designer' and 'interior decorator' are not interchangeable terms.
If you are considering doing either type of work as a business, it's a good idea to find out what the law requires where you live.
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Request: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
Archived on 11/12/2008
I am starting my interior designing firm which will cater all integrated services related to interior design. I need help finding a suitable name for the company.
Request: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
Archived on 08/15/2008
I am thinking of starting a business to make some extra money. I want to eventually make the business grow into a full time opportunity for me. I eventually want to own my own interior design business. I thought for now to just make extra money I would put the many talents I have, like faux painting and upholstery sewing experience to work, by doing small jobs around town. I am having difficulty with a name though. Any ideas? My first name is Debbie, unfortunately the last name is not Travis! :o)
Debbie from Dayton, OH
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RE: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
I am laughing a bit, because I work for an Interior Decorator in NE Ohio -Niles - and her name is Debbie. Our shop is "Debbie's Fabrics and Decorating Center." Works pretty well for her.
Maybe look in the Yellow Pages.com for Interior Decorators in large cities, such as NYC or LA. Bet there are very chic names there!
(10/10/2005)
By Kelly
RE: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
I'm not real creative, but how about Debbie's Designs? (10/10/2005)
By Heather in Illinois
RE: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
How about "The Inside Job"? (10/10/2005)
By Cheryl from Missouri
RE: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
I always thought "House Dressing" would be a good name for an interior design business! (10/11/2005)
By Marn
RE: Name Ideas for an Interior Design Business
How about something like Debbie's Rainbow's. (10/12/2005)
