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June 27, 2019

How to become an interior designer
The best way to become an interior designer is to get a degree in interior design. Pass the National Counsel for Interior Design Exam. Build a portfolio through pro bono or apprenticeships through interior designers and firms. Then create your own...
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June 27, 2019

How much does an interior designer cost?
On average, an interior designer will cost between $1,000 and $5,000 per room, excluding the furniture and decoration purchases. Some interior designers charge hourly and expect to pay $50-$500 per hour depending on the interior designer. Larger projects will cost...
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June 18, 2019

How to become an Interior Designer | Part 2
So, You want to be an Interior designer. When it comes to interior design, there are many ways you can become a designer, or decorator. There are two avenues I would take. In this blog, I will discuss those avenues and how you can become an interior designer or decorator.
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June 17, 2019

What is Lightfastness?
When it comes to fabric, this question comes up a lot. You might have seen in a fabric rating such as 500 lightfastness hours or some other type of rating relating to direct sunlight exposure. In this blog, I want to define the meaning of lightfastness when it comes to upholstery fabric and choosing the best outdoor fabric for your home.
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June 14, 2019

Top NYC Interior Designers
New York is the pinnacle for fashion and design all over the world. With Interior Design as part of the industry, we wanted to highlight the Top NYC Interior Designers supporting Revolution Performance Fabrics. Thank you for reading the blog and I hope you enjoy the designers we chose to write up. If you are an Interior designer in New York, email us at revolution@stikp.com and we will include you in our next blog of Interior Designers in New York.
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June 12, 2019

Our favorite Interior design podcasts
We just launched a podcast called The starting designer: How to survive your first year of owning and operating an interior design business. In this podcast, we interview furniture manufacturers, textile designers, and industry-leading interior designers as they walk us through the start of their careers.
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June 7, 2019

Making Furniture in the USA – Manufacturers in the USA - Part 1
The world is smaller than ever before today, with manufacturing options just a click away on your laptop or computer. That’s why it’s so important to highlight, amidst the competition, the manufacturers that are continuously ranking at the very top with the attention to detail, quality, and precision in every facet of their furniture-making assembly-line.
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June 7, 2019

What is a bouclé yarn?
When it comes to styling with various types of yarns, some terminology becomes second nature to fabric designers; however, the names for these types of yarns can be confusing for the consumer. One such yarn is referred to as a boucle yarn.
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May 31, 2019

The Top Interior Designers in Dallas, Texas
Interior designers are accredited with completely changing styles, trends, and home layouts in our homes today. These are powerfully creative people that are able to come in, utilize a space, and work with materials, fabrics, patterns, and furniture to completely restructure any kind of layout. It’s a specialized skill and outright art-form that deserves recognition and high praise today.
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