Poor Man About Town

I was listening to James O'Brien's programme on LBC today. One of the items under discussion was around interior design. James O'Brien took the thoughts out of my head when he expressed the view that interior design is a micky mouse job - something "for rich people who can't be arsed". He had an interior designer on the show; she was extremely defensive - pointing out that she is indemnified for £2m insurance because of her occupation. He questioned the notion of qualification. She explained that interior designers are knowledgable about textiles, colours (and that dreaded word) minimalise etc. Something of which we all have knowledge. The woman was quite defensive. Seems that it costs thousands to have your gaff interior designed. Why not do it yourself, save money. It's good to hear of such myths being exploded - maybe we will be saved home improvement programmes on the telly

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