Originally Posted by mb

And someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but there are two types of designers...

Interior Designers
Educated in design concept and production. Often work in architectural firms or with them. Used in higher end design that isn't just "what bowl would look good on this table". Look at the big picture instead of just room by room. This is who I would seek out if you want a really nice interior space.

Interior Decorators
aka "Martha Stewart" type people. They spend alot of time looking at magazines to try and copy what others have already done. Not necessarily educated. Cheaper and dirty solution to "spruce the place up". Often what you see running around on those HGTV cookie-cutter shows. There are some high end ones, but for the most part, dime a dozen.

marc