Manual of Professional Practice, American Institute of Decorators, 1955

Manual of Professional Practice (1955) by the American Institute of Decorators offers a comprehensive look at the standards, ethics, and business practices of interior design during one of the industry’s most formative eras. This handbook was created to guide practicing decorators and designers in project management, client relations, contracts, pricing, and design procedures, reflecting the professionalization of interior design in the postwar years. The text outlines the responsibilities of decorators, best practices for working with architects and contractors, and the financial and legal foundations of a successful design business. This hardcover with dust jacket is in good condition.