Professional Resources - Interior Design
American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
http://www.asid.org/
Headquarters for national association for the United States. Includes bulletin boards, members only space, calendar and trade news.

International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA)
http://www.ifda.com/
An alliance of leaders from every segment of the furnishings and design industry. Information on membership, calendar of events and industry news is found here.

American Society of Interior Designers Referral Service
http://www.interiors.org/
Database for finding an ASID interior designer for either residential or commercial installations.

International Interior Design Association
http://www.iida.com/
A professional networking and educational association of more than 11,000 members.

Foundation for Design Integrity
http://www.ffdi.org/
The growing problem of knock offs in the design industry led to the creation the Foundation as a means to fight this unethical practice. Included is membership information, activities, news and legislation pending.

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Texas Chapter
http://www.asidtx.org/
Promotion of Texas Chapter designers to the public including online portfolios and technology for the public to search for the right interior designer.

Interior Design Educators Council
http://www.idec.org/
Fosters exchange of information, improvement of educational standards and development of the body of knowledge relative to the quality of life and human performance in the interior environment.

Interior Arrangement and Design Association (IADA)
http://interiorarrangement.org/
An organization of professionals trained and certified in the field of one day interior makeovers using existing furnishings. A national locator map helps homeowners find decorating assistance in their local area.

The Interior Designers Club
http://www.interiordesignersclub.com/
For designers, decorators and doit yourselfers who want carpets, fabrics, vinyl, wallcoverings all at wholesale prices.

International Association of Home Staging Professionals
http://www.iahsp.com/
Information about staging your home for sale and links to Accredited Staging Professionals and StagedHomes.com.

CID International
http://www.cidinternational.org/
A professional association exclusively for interior decorators who are educated in interior design and decoration, tested by a CID entrance exam and are in possession of credentials validating same.

Society of Gilders
http://www.angelfire.com/biz/sog97/
Dedicated to the advancement of the use of gold leaf and gilded metals in all forms.


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