What’s the difference?
Interior Design, Interior Decorating and Interior Redesign are defined by http://en.wikipedia.org as follows:
Interior Design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, and product design in addition to traditional decoration. An interior designer is a person who is considered a professional in the field of interior design or one who designs interiors as part of their job. Interior design is a creative practice that analyzes programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents.
Interior Decoration is the art of decorating a room so that it is attractive, easy to use, and functions well with the existing architecture. The goal of interior decoration is to provide a certain "feel" for the room; it encompasses applying wallpaper, painting walls and other surfaces, choosing furniture and fittings, such as light fixtures, floor plans and providing other decorations for the area such as paintings, sculptures and carpets. Although the terms interior decorating and interior design are sometimes used interchangeably, each discipline exhibits a distinct difference in its scope. Interior decorating generally focuses on the selection and presentation of interior items within a space, such as furniture, accessories, finishes and room layout. Interior design, on the other hand, involves manipulating the architectural integrity of the interior space.
Interior Redesign is the art of using what people have in their homes to transform their spaces, without the need to purchasing new furniture. After an Interior Redesign, the space becomes more functional and beautiful when the homeowners furnishings and accessories relate together in a more cohesive manner. This discipline recognizes the existing space and marries the architecture, furnishings and the accessories to create an attractive, engaging home. Sometimes called a "One Day Room Makeover," Redesign is often viewed as an affordable alternative to "start from scratch" Interior Design.
