Nowadays, creative professions have become very popular. Young people prefer to earn money not with their strength and physical abilities, not even with their mind, but creativity. These days, young people are very advanced and already before entering secondary secondary school that they are full with ideas concerning their future profession. Starting to work in the fields associated with creative skills and new tendencies in society is the major goal of today's youth.

It is a true point of view that uniqueness and creativity are the most important tools of success today. Each person possesses his or her own creative potential, that, one wishes to develop these skills and talent by mastering some new profession or a course. The latter will not only suggest a person the space for thinking and creativity, but also invention something new and unusual which has never been done by previous generations. Beside, such creative people are able to build a fundamental starting point for future generations. Here the freshness of a new approach is of great importance.

It is widely known that there are many new fields and tendencies nowdays. Most of these professions are highly creative demanding a sober and unique imagination, for instance, cinema acting, theater acting, writing, dancing, painting, crafts, radio jockeying, anchoring, fashion designing, interior designing etc. There is no doubt, that all of these professions are very popular among young people, but interior designing can be singled out due to its uniqueness. This uniqueness consists in the fact that it gives an opportunity to future designers to transform the whole universe of their ideas and thinking power into the object of creative beauty. Only the noblest people deserve to have the profession of an interior designer. It's in their power to decorate one's house that is considered to be one of the most precious properties in a person's life. It's the place a number of people have already got used to and it's designer's task to make it much better than it was before.

In order to become a good interior designer one has to be able to fulfill the professional demands of the industry. Thus, students should train their working standards in special colleges which have started courses in interior designing. To enter such a college one has to pass an entrance test which is delivered by the colleges to test imaginative analytical skills, technical drawing, sketching skills of the students.

The applications to the interior designing colleges can be made by the student only after he has passed with his 12th exams. The duration of the course can vary from two to four years, it depends on the chosen course and the institute from which the student is planning to receive his education. There are different colleges providing professional courses in interior designing and you are welcome to make your own choice. They are:

> Lovely Professional University, Phagwara
> Academy of Art and Design, Maharashtra
> International Academy of Fashion and Design, Chennai

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Our homes are our havens, our place for relaxation and comfort away from the hustle bustle and din of the world. When people settle down in their homes, they want it to be replete with all the comforts and conveniences which will let them experience a perfect lifestyle. Aesthetics, style, glamour, warmth and functionality – these are some of the most desirable traits people look for in the interior designs of their homes. But the increasing penchant among people to do their bit for the planet that they live on has given rise to a whole new trend in interior design, that of eco-friendly interiors for the homes.

Eco-friendly interior design has to do with designing a home which is made using sustainable materials, lowers the carbon footprint, and is focused in the good health of the occupants as well as on the conservation of the environment. In a day and age when going ‘green’ has become as much of a style statement as it has become a cause, an increasing number are choosing to opt for Eco-friendly interior design for their homes.

Creating an Eco-friendly home isn’t really that difficult, nor is it always heavy on the pockets if you are worried about the costs it might incur. Some people like to begin with the basics by installing green plants at strategic locations inside the house or incorporating maximum windows and inlets for natural light, but you can go further and plan the complete design and layout to increase the green factor of your home. And all this can be done by making the right choices.

The foremost important consideration for creating an Eco-friendly home is to appropriate only natural and organic materials for the design. Wood, cotton, bamboo, jute, cork, woo and more such materials which are completely natural are the ideal for Eco-friendly interior design. Do away with plastics, particle board and chromed metal or any other materials which are toxic for the environment.

Another smart choice for an Eco-friendly home interior design has to do with choosing the appropriate light fittings and fixtures. Of course, there is no equivalent to natural light streaming in through transparent windows, but using compact fluorescent light is also a great idea as they are not only highly energy efficient but also save on the power bills significantly. Additionally, these lights prevent the emission of greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants which can be harmful to people as well as to the environment.

But just because you have decided in favour of Eco-friendly interior design for your does not mean you have to scrimp on the style or glamour quotient. Ingenious luxury interior decorators have come with creative ideas to create plush and beautiful interior design ideas which keep the style quotient high while still staying true to the principles of Eco-friendly interior design. Vintage looks created with reclaimed wood, chic simplistic spaces featuring bamboo furniture and wool rugs, fab modern settings with woven lounge chairs, custom designed cotton throw pillows and …

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The railing design in your house says a lot about your home. A simple design or stylish design whatever your choice is portraits the lifestyle of the owner.

Many people do not think the design of the indoor railing to be important. But indoor railing is the main element of the living room and the entrance. It creates the delusion of the movement. You will naturally look up the railing and to the top of the stairs. Therefore it is necessary to add a bit more appeal and charm to the interior railing.

The main element of the design of the railings is the material with which the railing is made. Many railroads are made from wood. If you would like to make your railing of wood then you again have many different options. Woods such as maple, pine, oak and cherry are the ones most commonly used. The patterns of wood determine the style of wood that you would like it to be. If you pay more attention, then you can have a beautiful staircase. Other forms of interior railings include iron and steel, if you do not prefer wooden ones. Some people like to add new touch to the wood by adding extra feet to it which are made up of marble or stone. There are many ways that you can add a new feel to the boring, standard wooden railing.

To add class to the wooden railing you can also add some decorative elements to it. These can be as complicated as you want them to be or even a simple if that is your preferred choice. You need to check the different options that are available to you. These decorations can be placed at different locations on the wood railing to suit your taste. You can also purchase a new wood railing with complicated details and detailed carvings, which beautify the entire look of the house.

The entire shape of the railing is also very essential. A straight or a curved railing is the best option. A railing that is straight would keep the eye straight which will create a hallucination of height. A staircase, which is round, will keep the eyes to focus on the entire details.

Features, which are added to the railing, are also important. From holding a decorative item to the simple adding of steel or ironwork will make the post a luxurious entrance. Designing of the railings will be based on the feature that fits your style. The current trend is the round shaped staircase and that is why most people are opting for it. A more luxurious look to the staircase will bring more praises for you and your home. …

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