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Interior Decorating
6 month diploma program
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Let your creativity stand out and get noticed in less than half the time of
other programs at Westervelt’s Interior Decorating program. Develop your flare
for design as you learn the comprehensive skills employers are looking for in
today’s residential, commercial and retail markets. Our professional environment
is the perfect place to learn fast and develop an eye-catching portfolio at the
same time.
You’ll learn how to recreate and reinvigorate interior residential and
commercial spaces, plus the associated retail selling skills for a career in an
interior design firm, retail store or in paint or furniture store or your own
business.
Westervelt’s program is recognized by CDECA in the decorating or design field of
study. Spaces are limited, so enroll now!
Wage Range
$23,725 - $30,008
* wage data taken from www.tcu.gov.on.ca
A current owner and
operator of a successful Interior Design firm for the past 14 years, Simmons
possesses experience in the Interior Design field that has spanned over the past
25 years. These experiences have included working in many high-end retail
furniture stores, designing window displays, merchandising showrooms and set-up,
and working at numerous trade shows. Additionally she has extensive experience
instructing at the college level.
"Upon graduating from the Interior Decorating Program at
Westervelt College, I was immediately hired. My education has allowed me to
enter customer's homes with confidence. The background I received in decorating
and selling skills has enabled me to work in an area I have always been
passionate about. I really enjoyed my time at Westervelt. I met some great
people and gained invaluable skills. Our teacher was knowledgeable and
professional, and the curriculum was 100% relevant to the work I am doing today.
Thanks to Westervelt, I am working in a profession that I love and can envision
myself as an entrepreneur with my own consulting business in the future."
- Arlene B., Westervelt Graduate
Interior Decorating Career Opportunities
- Window display creator
- Freelance interior decorator
- Interior decorating consultant for a builder
- Kitchen and bathroom designer
- Wholesale sales representative
- Colour consultant
- Mobile interior decorator
- Commercial decorator for offices, hotels,
restaurants and retail operations
Employers of our Interior Decorating Graduates
- Gielen Design
- Centura
- WF Douglas Interiors
- Clancy’s Rainbow
- IKEA (Showroom Coordinator)
- Intuitive Eye Design
- Cardinal Kitchens
- Blinds by Design
- Daponte Custom Draperies
- Artisan Interiors
- Casey’s Creative Kitchens
- Oakwood Smith Homes
- Bickells Custom Design
- Rona (Kitchen Department)
- Colour Your World
- Doug Tarry Homes
- Practical Plumbing Kitchen & Bath
- Emporium
- Teppermans (Display Coordinator)
- Quantum (Decorator)
What You’ll Learn in our Interior Decorating Program
- Design Presentation & Illustration I
- Design Presentation & Illustration II
- Drafting Applications I
- Drafting Applications II
- Fundamentals of Selling & Customer Service
- History of Architecture
- History of Furniture
- Materials & Their Applications I
- Materials & Their Applications II
- Principles of Colour
- Principles of Design
- Career Strategies
Program Information (Download PDF):
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Are you ready to take the next step?
Call our admissions team today at (519) 962-2133 to learn more about our programs.