How I Became an Interior Designer WITHOUT a Degree 

It’s awesome to have one person in the family that is paying the bills…because starting this business on your on is extremely hard…no rich spouse, no rich family members…that’s the story I’m looking for…start up on your on shoe strings…also to note…you do have to go to Interior Design School and to pass the NCIDQ exam in order to call yourself an Interior Designer…maybe not now…it was 20 years ago…also you need to learn design history to understand the different design, styles, principles, design elements & concepts ….and let me add to learn fashion design as well. Mainly … it just makes you a better knowledgeable designer…never stop learning!!! (see Decorator vs Interior Designer definition )….Calling yourself a decorator is not a bad word…it may keep you out of the courtroom.

I absolutely love what you had to say about serving others. I’m in customer service. It’s not for everyone. You have to be willing to to be that person-Helping others on their journey to a wonderful home. You make a difference, Jennifer. Thank you!

I say I missed my calling. I was a surgical nurse working on a post-surgical floor for many years. My heart was always in designing. Love working with color and textures. I have built many homes for myself, and one was over 1 million. When I sold them, many sold without being put on the market. I am 68 years old. I guess I will just keep on changing my home. LOL....

I love this! I’ve often thought I missed my calling because I love design and bringing together things to make your house beautiful. I’m 61 and stopped working 5 years ago and I do not have a degree in this area. You’ve given me hope!

I love this. You have motivated me so much. I have 3 kids and no money to go to college for years, but decorating a space is a passion for me. I own a spa that I keep changing the designs just when I get bored… and my clients are always telling me I should get into interior designs as no matter how I change the place it’s always looking good. I’m not sure if this is healthy but decorating the salon spa just helps me mentally and emotionally so I would do it as a therapeutic session. I got tired and now I’m really looking into sharing my passion for designs with others!

I love this. Home decor is also my passion, but I also have no degree for this. You give me hope. Thank you ❤️

Absolutely love it!

I've always worked in customer service. I've done many design works for my friends and family over the years. This year my husband and I did a whole house renovation for a couple. It's something I really enjoy but I never took the steps to make it a career like I want to. Your amazing.

Thank you, Jennifer, for your testimony!!! I enjoy your videos. ❤

It has always been my dream, since I was a child! Thank you for the inspiration.

Good for you Jennifer. You are magic and I love watching your videos. Donna xoxo

I'm so glad I came across this video. Thank you Jennifer.

I love your journey and the advice shared but let's not confuse anyone. Interior decorator and interior designer are not interchangeable terms. Anyone looking to be either one, do your research and the job possibilities for each one.

Wow Jennifer that is so admirable. I took some decorating courses and love the career but never went further like you. You have the right personality and talent. I staged my house before putting it on the market and the house sold in two weeks for above the asking price.

Very inspiring, I like interior design bc it reflects someone soul in a home. Everybody is different and have different tastes on what is beautiful and that's what makes every house unique. I don't know if i want to be an interior designer but it is a really beautiful job.

Love you Jennifer!

Fantastic it is wonderful 😊

Thank you for this

U were lucking to have a support system....YOUR HUSBAND.. He Believe in your Dream...the hardest part in life..congratulations on your success

I would love to do this. I have a passion for decorating. I posted a couple of videos of some rooms I decorated on my channel. I would love to chat with you about the course. I am 52 years old and I thought it was too late to start. It is inspiring hear it is not too late.

I love this video it gives me so much hope. Are you able to share how you found the list of builders and how you were able to get in touch, and what did you say to them?

This is interior decorating, not interior design. They are distinctly different things - Interior Designers must be licensed and requires skills in architecture and drafting.

How do you know what to charge? I would love to speak to you. How do I DM you?

When you started did you have any money?

Do you take inters?? I would love to work under you

I'm from Jamaica 🇯🇲 a certified Interior decorator i would love to work alongside with you, to improve and build your business..🙏🙏 please reach out