Marek Posted December 3, 2004 Interior designer Interior decorator Interior architect Tell me: which is preferable?! I'm doing a translating job for, erm, someone who designs the insides of buildings.Like, the floor plan and the colors and furniture and crap. What's the best English term for this? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erwin_Br Posted December 3, 2004 Interior decorator, I think. But I'm just as Dutch as you are. Let's wait for someone else. --Erwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted December 3, 2004 Also how do you say when you're going to somehow alter your existing house or interior? I mean, like home improvement, but then as an active phrase? Is "reconstruction" acceptable? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wormsie Posted December 3, 2004 Reason number one to hire a real translator... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ninja Dodo Posted December 3, 2004 Oh good god, interior whatevers are the bane of British television! Renovation, maybe? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 3, 2004 I've heard both Interior designer and Interior Decorator used. It depends exactly what he does I guess. If he puts in all the furniture and paints the walls and whatnot, I guess either is just as good. I suppose if he uses a lot of Gucci sofas, 'Designer' might make more sense. I'd go with Interior Decorator. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted December 3, 2004 Renovation, maybe? Yeah. Reason number one to hire a real translator... They're getting it dirt cheap so they can't really complain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 3, 2004 I often forget that English is not your first and only language. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted December 3, 2004 I'll put that in the quotes section of my CV. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 3, 2004 I'm famous! And Jewish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huz Posted December 3, 2004 Interior designer, mang. A decorator just slaps some paint on the walls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Intrepid Homoludens Posted December 3, 2004 Interior Designer. 'Decorator' is an outdated term. And Interior Architect screws around with the actual structure of the building and is more involved with renovations and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 3, 2004 Shut up. You're only saying that because you're a GAY JEW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erwin_Br Posted December 3, 2004 Shut up. You're only saying that because you're a GAY JEW. He's got a nice pair of shoes, though. Can I borrow them for the weekend, Trep? --Erwin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RLacey Posted December 3, 2004 Interior Designer. I'm staying out of the argument . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanJW Posted December 4, 2004 Of course these days it is de rigeur to call oneself an "Interior Design Guru". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Metalmickey Posted December 9, 2004 Of course these days it is de rigeur to call oneself an "Interior Design Guru". Ugh! I say again... ugh! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salka Posted December 9, 2004 I've a question. On 'The Office' DVD extras, Stephen Merchant keeps pronouncing 'Gervais' as 'Gervaze'. I thought the 'S' at the end was silent. Is Stephen doing it merely to be irritating?! Or am I over complicating things??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baconian Posted December 9, 2004 he was introduced on parky as gervaze. that's what i thought everyone thought it was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted December 10, 2004 I've been feeling creamy all day thinking about how I'm going to buy the two seasons of The Office on DVD next week. Ooh, and the Christmas Specials are out now too (here in the N-lands). Giddy! David Brent is fucking hilarious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twilo Posted December 10, 2004 Interior Transforminator Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
