What you will need

· Color swatches for paints and fabrics ( you can get many of them for free from local paint stores if you ask)
· Fabric samples are a necessity (you can get them for free from your local furniture store)
· Interiordesign magazines for client perusal (it helps them get an idea of what they like)
· Furniture catalogues (free from furniture dealers and retailers)
· Fine arts catalogue, get them from art galleries
· Kitchen and bathroom catalogues. Basically get catalogues from everybody that deals with furniture, art, and lighting stores
· Photos of your work, and signed recommendations (remember you get them from family and friends when you are just starting out)
· Your portfolio (always have a copy of your portfolio)