Why did I choose Interior Design?

Looking back as a young child, I have always loved redecorating my room. Every weekend it seemed, I would be drawing up a new floor plan for how I wanted my finished room to look.  All by myself, I would move my heavy bed, dressers and desk around the room and place them in their new homes. As I got older, the trend of me redecorating my room hadn’t stopped. Still to this day I love coming into my room and just moving the furniture around and drawing up floor plans. It has even progressed into experimenting with other rooms in the house, mainly the living room and the kitchen. I remember my Mother had asked me on a day to day bases what  I was planning on majoring in, and I couldn’t give her an answer because I still didn’t have a clue as to what I wanted to do with my life, my interest seemed to change almost daily. She was the one who helped open my eyes to see that I have a knack for Interior Design and that it is something I also enjoy. It would seem funny not to pursue a career in something you love!

It is my hope that throughout my studies in the Interior Design program at Chelsea, that I accomplish my goals to narrow down what specific field in the design industry I wish to work in.  I’m looking forward to increase my knowledge in the field of Interior Design and building up my portfolio, while learning more about the different design periods and structures.

After I complete my Foundation degree in Interior Design, I wish to continue on with my education in hopes to one day start up my very own Interior Design Company, therefore I wish to work in the design industry gaining more hands-on experience and carry on learning all that I can.  My plan is to be a lifelong learner.

In the past few months, I have gained valuable experience through the opportunities in helping redesign and decorate an entire flat in London as well as some renovation and redecorating opportunities in the States.  I find I enjoy the over-all experience of designing and decorating the entire home, while at the same time being drawn more toward bedroom and living design as my main interest followed by kitchen design.  During the design process, I was able to put my ideas to paper as well as then moving the design from paper to the actual application and finished product.  Throughout my childhood and into adulthood I have always enjoyed re-arranging and re-decorating as evidenced by my constant redesign of my bedroom. I feel a certain satisfaction in these accomplishments and hope to make Interior Designer my career title.