French interior design has long been one of the most popular, well respected areas of the design world. From the elaborate designs of the Rococo period to the sleek Art Deco style, and even the lovely French Country are highly sought after styles that can be offered by a designer well versed in the French mode of interior design.



There are many resources available to anyone who may be interested in learning French decorating and designing styles. Magazines, books, websites and even specific catalogs that specialize in French interiors and furnishings can provide examples to those who would like to learn what French interior design looks like. Pictures of beautiful French interiors are bound to inspire any aspiring designer.

Many different learning facilities also offer classes that will instruct budding designers on the finer points of interior design in the French manner. They can also provide designers with certifications in various fields in order to help build a career for someone who would like to make a living designing in the French style. Also, with a knowledgeable expert instructor to provide constructive criticism and guidance through projects and critiques, the classroom learning experience can provide invaluable to a student designer.

Internships also provide wonderful opportunities for hands on learning experiences. A new designer would get to work on site, on actual projects, under an actual designer, and if the student designer is lucky enough, some internships can be paid assignments. In the best cases, there will be many designers in the firm in which an intern is working, so that the learning designer will be exposed to many, varying techniques and interpretations of the exceptional and intricate world of French interior design.

If someone is simply developing a taste for French interior design, French design magazines as well as books, websites can provide an immense array of examples of what the French interior design style is, and how to use the techniques for yourself, in your own home or as a career. There are also no shortages of books detailing the history of the French interiors as well as specific how to books that explain exactly how to get that French look. The magazines are less expensive than classes can give you the opportunity to truly explore the French designs and get your own feel for what you like before you are influenced by an instructor. Most libraries also carry many books on the subject, so for just a trip to the library, many free resources are available to borrow. Websites and catalogs that specialize in French furnishings can also give insight into the way the French are decorating.

French decorating as a specialized form of interior design is highly sought after and will add nicely to the resume of any well-rounded designer.