Home design, building, decorating... If you find yourself daydreaming over tile designs, helping all your friends plan and execute their home renovations, constantly looking for the next upgrade to make to your own kitchen, and researching the latest home trends, you might have the right kind of obsession to launch your own career in home building and decorating.
But in such a vast industry and so much to consider, how would one even start that process? We've rounded up a few steps that you can take to help you get things moving in the right direction.
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First, research will be your best friend. Before starting this journey, you'll need to have a clear idea of what the industry looks like for different roles in home design and building. Depending on whether you want to start a home décor business, become an interior designer or play a part in the physical building process, things will look pretty different.
Consider your passions and skills, and move on from there to see what kind of role will align best with who you are and what you love to do.
When you have a better understanding of what steps you want to take and what excite you most, you can start picturing where you'd like to end up.
For example, if you'd like to start and run your own company, you'll need to start with a comprehensive business plan detailing everything from how you'll make use of digital marketing for home services to what your competition looks like and how you plan to manage your finances.
You might want to work for a company or agency instead, in which case you'll need to start working on your CV!
Work on Relevant Skills and EducationRegardless of whether you want to find a job or go the entrepreneurial route, you'll need to make sure your skills and qualifications are up to standard. The skills you'll need will differ drastically depending on the type of work you want to go into.
For example, becoming an architect required extensive study and the right paperwork. However, interior decorators can work without a degree, relying on nothing but their keen eye and expertise. Get a clear idea of the requirements for your specific niche and start making plans to reach the perfect position to make your dreams come true.
Build Your Portfolio and Gain ExperienceWhen you work in design or any other creative field, having a portfolio of your work is essential. If you're just kickstarting your career in this industry, you'll need to work hard to showcase your skills and the style of work you specialize in.
In order to do this, you might need to look into options like internships, part-time work, or even volunteering to get some much-needed experience and build a portfolio that you can show off to the world and show them you're worth your salt.
