My Interior Design Blog

I already talked briefly about drafting. What I didn’t mention is that starting to draft costs a lot of money so I wanted to suggest where you should get everything. Obviously the most convenient way is to go and buy everything in a store, but it is also the most expensive.

Before the semester even started I found a girl on craigslist that was selling Interior Design supply. My problem was that I didn’t know what I do or don’t need. So, I forgot about her until the first day of drafting that the instructor gave us the list, the very long list of everything we need to get by next class. I freaked out. It was a lot. Luckily, the girl from craigslist didn’t sell everything yet and I got most of it for a very good price. (I do regret though for not buying her drafting table). So, first thing you should check is craigslist both in the free section (you never know what you will find), and the art section. If you know any other second hand websites go ahead, there is nothing wrong with used tools as long as they work.

Another way for you to save some money is to know what you need to get before the beginning of the semester and order it online, most of the time you can find everything cheaper and sometimes you can also find coupons which would definitely help. “Why before you start the semester?” Because you need to have time for shipping. I know what you are thinking now… “How the hell are we suppose to know the supply list before we start the semester?” Well, the answer is simple, I’ll tell you

The third and I think your last option is to go to an art supply store and just get it. But, there is a way to save there too. The popular NYC art supply stores have a website which you can sign up for and get coupons in an email or mail. Utrecht, Pearl and Blick.

I really wanted to write here all the supply list right now but since I’m in Israel I dont have it with me. I will try though to write it here or in a different post as soon as I’ll go back to the US. You can still send me questions or comment on this post.