Have you ever walked into a beautifully designed room and instantly felt calm, inspired, or impressed? That’s the power of interior design. It’s not just about arranging furniture or choosing ...

You’ve followed your favorite designers on Instagram, have shadowed them on the lecture circuit, and have been itching to shoot off your résumé and hone your interior design career. But where to start ...

Debbie Wolfe is an author and content creator. In addition to being a contributing writer at Forbes, she writes for other leading online home improvement, DIY, and garden media outlets and online ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Amanda Lauren writes about interior design and real estate. Working with an interior designer is a great way to transform your ...

Interior designers create functional and beautiful indoor spaces. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were a total of 40,120 interior designers employed in the United States in 2010.

Selma Hammer grew up in the textile industry. Her parents owned a fabric store, and her grandfather opened one of the first fabric stores in Manhattan’s Garment District, which she visited often.