Save on payments to an interior designer; do the designing yourself! There are plenty of information and inspiration available to you: take a walk in the park, visit designer homes, go to museums or exhibits and take a look at pictures in the glossies. You could also browse online sites for tips and trivia. You could ask advice from people like those who work in paint stores, fabric shops, wallpaper outlets, picture framers and furniture makers. You could also seek pointers from artists, photographers, designers and others in the art business. Or interview those who build and design houses themselves. So what are you waiting for? Have fun exploring!