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Interior Design

The $275 billion home-improvement market will take a hit in an economic downturn. Still, if homeowners can't afford to upgrade to bigger digs, at least they might look to spruce up what they already have. To call yourself a certified interior designer, you'll need a degree (in 25 states), a bit of work experience and a passing mark on a $720 qualifying exam administered by the National Council for Interior Design Qualification. You'll also need books of wallpaper, paint and carpet samples, which can cost anywhere from $35 to $250 (for each book); an accounting program, such as DesignManager, to manage finances; and perhaps additional software to help you work on 3-D interior diagrams. (Microspot Interiors Professional for Mac runs about $250.)
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