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I am extremely interested in studying interior design, but have no intent in making a career out of it.

I visit local homebuilders model homes to pick up ideas.

Accademia Italiana in Florence, can anyone tell me which is better? Also are there any better schools in Europe for a Masters Degree in Interior Design?

In my opinion the FDA is a good choice. Additionally the teaching is in english. This is not usual in Italy. If you are an international student this is perfect.
Also the italian and florentine culture can influence you positivly, especially for the incredible interior architecture in Florence.

Accademia Italiana in Florence, can anyone tell me which is better? Also are there any better schools in Europe for a Masters Degree in Interior Design?

In my opinion the FDA is a good choice. Additionally the teaching is in english. This is not usual in Italy. If you are an international student this is perfect.
Also the italian and florentine culture can influence you positivly, especially for the incredible interior architecture in Florence.

For example: Custom Interior Fabricators, textile fabricators..

Also, what keywords would those in the interior design industry use to find these companies online.

These links may help you get an idea. As a designer, I would not think to look up either of your examples. A fabric showroom would use textile fabricators or textile mills. Most often we rely on referrals for service professionals.

http://www.designeresources.com/
http://www.interiordesign.net/article/CA374961.html

I once saw a working phone booth, with door and all, incorporated into a living room in an interior design magazine. I am currently planning designs for my basement-party-lounge room, and think this design element would be a great conversation piece for guests. (also serves a purpose) Please post any links to articles or pictures of something similar to this, thanks!

You can do anything you want design wise as long as you are able and willing to pay for it. I think the concept would be great fun in a rec room but not a living room. If you can find one all you would have to do is have it wired to your telephone lines.

My fiance is a Sales Executive for a fortune 100 corporation but her true passion is interior design. I would like to help her pursue her passion while still keeping up with her day job, at least until she can afford to design full time. Do you have any suggestions for us?

Take classes at a college with a respected interior design program like FIDM. Move to a large city and look for an internship. Read and watch everything she can get her hands on related to interior design. Check design related blogs like design sponge and apartment therapy. Buy Interior Design by John. F. Pile which is typically a required textbook for all intro to design classes. Or she could apply for Design Star Season 4.

I’d like to start an interior design business. It’s my passion. And how do you get people to notice you or make you successful by giving you lots of business? Please help! Thanks!

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which university/college is best for interior design please.. which has the best reputation + job prospects AND pls what is expected in the portfolio.. detail please.. thank you very much x
which university/college is best for interior design please.. which has the best reputation + job prospects but i wud like to see my options in order of which is best rep + job prospect wise and then rep + job prospects + which has a more mixed race student congregation (i would rather a boiling pot than be the only black person there) but make sure you tell me which is best and why AND pls what is expected in the portfolio.. detail please.. thank you very much x
p.s.s i want to do interior decor so which is directed more to interior decor way than design??

You may wish to consider the University of the Arts London which is a federation of 6 metropolitan art colleges. http://www.arts.ac.uk

Outside London you may also wish think about one of the institutions in the CADISE consortium (a grouping of independent art and design colleges) http://www.cadise.ac.uk

I am looking for a reliable school to enrol in a home interior design course. To study online a few hours a day and to finish the course in 1 to 1 1/2 years.

i would go to the local home improvement such as the home depot or Lowe’s and ask them because most have been where you want to go.

I know about Martha Stewart, but what are some other reputable or well-known websites with great interior design and homeware tips?

www.dominomag.com
www.shelterrific.com
www.decor8blog.com
www.apartmenttherapy.com
www.designspongeonline.com/