




Are you ready to learn how to decorate and stage? Start your career training today.
Sandra Racz offers a variety of interior decorating and home staging classes accredited by The Decorating and Staging Academy. The-DSA’s classes are certified with continuing ed and confidence building classes. As the longest running training program of its kind in the USA, The-DSA have helped many turn their talent into a profitable business. The classes are based on solid design principles combined with logical systems that will get you up and earning quickly. Our training is recognized by industry associations as among the best in the industry provided by highly qualified and experienced Master Professionals. If you are comparing our training programs to others around the country, (we encourage you to so do) chances are that trainer began their career by training with The-DSA.
Live and Online Learning Options
$1095 Live Learning, Classroom space is limited
$895 Online Learning
Tuition Includes: Manual, Forms, Learning Aids, Color Harmonies Handbook, Professional Color Deck, Affiliate Discounts, Hands-On projects with paint, fabrics and design elements.
Color is the root of every beautiful room. Not only colors that look great together but also colors that make the people that live there…feel phenomenal. Creating a beautiful room requires an understanding of the color selection process, which requires more than a good eye for color.
This Color System is a unique color selection system blending the science of color with the power of numbers. Learn how to communicate color with your client and never again ask the question, “What is your favorite color?”
Class Outline
The Art and Science of Color
Color Terminology
Understanding the Color Wheel
Elements of Color:
Hue, Saturation, Value, Tint, Tone, Shade
Why the Elements of Color Matter
Influences: Colors, Lighting, Achromatic, etc.
Color Harmonies made Easy
Understanding Undertones, Hue Bias and Overtones
Decorating in the Zone with Color
Perfect Palette vs. Pleasing Palette-which is best for your client
Code the Color Deck
Translating to different mediums
Real vs. Perceived Color Recognition
The Confident Color Consultation Forms Kit
Colorization Tools and How to Use Them
Learn How to Measure Color
Color Harmonies in Fabrics, Upholstery, Cabinetry,
Flooring, Accessorizes
Top Ten Color Mistakes and Secrets
Business and Marketing
Business Start-up Guide- licenses, tax id, insurance
Naming your Business
Identifying your Target market
Pricing your Services
Additional Revenue Streams
Credentials and Certifications
Marketing through Credibility versus Visibility
Press Releases, Blogs, Websites, Branding
Kindred Spirit Marketing
Presentations that Rock and Attract Clients
Advertising-Free, How to Attract Media Exposure- Print Advertising
Resources
Free Membership in International Directory
$1795 Live Learning, Classroom Space is Limited
$1500 Online Learning
Tuition Includes:Comprehensive dive into redesign and next level education into interior decorating. Visual learning with instructor led sessions. Enhanced learning and productivity with manuals, forms, learning aids, affiliate discounts, hands-on projects, client consultation, design elements and much more.
This class is the longest running Live, hands-on class of this type.
We have been around the longest for a reason…we teach for your success.
There is more than one way to create a beautiful room. Some clients need help from top to bottom…some may already have great things but simply need help stylishly placing them. Interior Redesign, instant gratification and budget friendly, allows you to showcase your skills and create a relationship for future Interior Decorating projects. Your Interior Decorating certification prepares you for color consulting, smart shopping, proper space planning and creativity. Get ready to love your job, make money and delight your clients.
Class Overview
Decorating Elements and Principles
12 Steps to the Perfect Interior Redesign
Build a Room Story Board
The Power of Placement
Decorating in the Zone™
Room Shapes, Focal Points, Ceiling Heights
Bookcase Design
Rug Knowledge
The Art of Accessorizing
What Goes with What
Color Confidence
Tools for Safety and Ease
Confidence Shopping System
How to Establish a Budget
Shopping Form
Wholesale vs Retail Shopping
Business and Marketing
Business Start-up Guide: Licenses, Tax ID, and Insurance
Naming your Business
Identifying your Legal Structure
Target Market Analysis
Pricing your Services
Life as an Entrepreneur
Other ways to make money with your Talent
Credentials and Certifications
Positively Outrageous Customer Service
Marketing and Advertising
Press Releases, Blogs, Websites, and Branding
Social Media Integration
Hands-on training in Real Homes
Live and Online Learning Options
$1795 Live Learning, Classroom Space is Limited
$1500 Online Learning
Tuition Includes: Comprehensive home staging education. This industry is here to stay and considered a recession proof career. Visual learning with instructor led sessions. Enhanced learning and productivity with manuals, forms, learning aids, affiliate discounts, hands-on projects focused on occupied and vacant stagings.
Home Staging is an intense three day workshop focusing on the popular in-demand service to maximize the ability to grow a business and generate profits in the service of Home Staging. This curriculum is a comprehensive look into the world of staging. This highly lucrative service allows you connect and develop relationships with homeowners and agents. Learn the key elements to stage a home to sell vs. decorating a home to dwell. From furniture placement to accessorizing…there is a difference. The class incorporates classroom time with field work in a variety of homes to hone your skills. The online learning materials are the same as well as the projects. You select the hands on project in the online class.
Class Outline
ACTION™ System –The DSA Numerical Scoring System
The What, How, and Why of Staging
Staging with a Decorator’s Eye
Ten Steps to a Perfect Staging
Selling Point versus Focal Point
Selling Wall, Floors, Windows, and Doors
Perception versus Reality
Color and Staging
Client, Realtor, and FSBO Relationships
Writing Staging Proposals
Contracts and Pricing
Benefits of Realtor and Zillow.com
Staging in the Zone™
Overcoming Objections with Placement
Tablescapes, Bookshelves, and Rugs
The Art of Smart Accessorizing
Tools to make your Job Easier and Safer
Building a Portfolio-Photography Tips
Hands-on in homes
How to Build an Inventory
Implementing the Shopping List Form
Creating the Perfect Shopping List
Pros and Cons of Wholesale and Retail Shopping
And More
Business and Marketing
Business Start-up Guide- licenses, tax id, insurance
Naming your Business
Identifying your Target market
Pricing your Services
Fitting your Business to your Lifestyle
Additional Revenue Streams
Credentials and Certifications
Marketing through Credibility versus Visibility
Press Releases, Blogs, Websites, Branding
Kindred Spirit Marketing
Presentations that Rock and Attract Clients
Advertising-Free, How to Attract Media Exposure- Print Advertising
Resources
Staging Manual
Notes handout
Over 40 Forms
Professional Color Deck
Affiliate Discounts
Hands On Exercises in Real Homes
Testimonials
Portfolio Before and After Photos
2021
Sept 24
Oct 11–15
Nov 8–12
CLASS AND CLASS FORMAT
Color and Design Principles
Confident Color, Interior Redesign, Decorating, Home Staging in Blended Format
Confident Color, Interior Redesign, Decorating, Home Staging in Blended Format
LOCATION
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Why Train with The-DSA?
- Geared to Established and Beginning Decorating and Staging Professionals and Enthusiasts
- Endorsed and/or recognized by more industry associations or companies than any other training program. They include RESA, IAHSP, IDS, Decorating Den, Décor and More, Showhomes, and others.
- Systematic Approach includes No-Fail Formulas, Forms, Tools, and Resources
- National Staging Scoring System:Provided in three formats to ensure staging success.
- Annual curriculum updates to keep training materials fresh and on trend.
- Alumni Audit opportunities.
- Master Professional Trainers who stand out as National Award Winners, Frequent National and Regional Conference Speakers, Published Authors and Writers, and are featured on a variety of TV and Radio segments including HGTV.
- Multiple learning formats to suit your learning style including Live Classroom, Online and On-Demand classes.
- Free or Economical ongoing educational opportunities including webinars and ebooks.
- Business Development and Forms will jump start your business.
- Specialty Training Team, a partnership with other industry leaders, offering additional educational opportunities.
- One year FREE listing on The Decorating and Staging Academy National Directory. Listing includes bio, headshot, social media links, and all vital links for clients to connect with you.
Multiple industry membership opportunities with IAHSP and RESA at a reduced fee. - Participation in Designer Discounts/To-The-Trade Programs.
This is an industry full of opportunities and growth potential.
Let us help you achieve your dreams by blending your talent with our
education, certifications, marketing and business savvy
to help you reach your goals.
Completion of this certification will earn you one year membership in the The Decorating and Staging International Directory. This directory allows you to showcase your certifications, business, offers links to social media platforms, highlight your bio, photo or logo and the identifies you as a certified member of The Decorating and Staging Academy. We will walk you through the steps to max out SEO with the use of the national logos. The membership allows you to take advantage of discounts, free webinars and more. $1000 value
Please contact us if you have any questions.
info@the-dsa.com or 888–383-9555