Cape Fear Community College

American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) - provides information and resources on the interior design profession including a section for students interested in the profession.

Sheffield School of Interior Design - offers monthly design tips, information and design calculators for interior designers or novices.

International Interior Design Association (IIDA) - a professional association of more than 10,000 members around the world committed “to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge.”

Interior Design Educators Council (IDEC) - members are interior design educators, practitioners, researchers, scholars, and administrators in institutions of higher education. This organization is dedicated to the “exchange of information, improvement of educational standards, and development of the body of knowledge relative to the quality of life and human performance in the interior environment.”

Interiordesignjobs.com - offers a job search, resume posting, as well as links to design schools, continuing education courses, and industry related professional organizations.

Held twice a year in April and October, the High Point Market is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition of residential home furnishings in the world. The website included information on registration, exhibiting, and a product locator.

Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) - a national trade association. This website offers information on selecting the right carpet (for residential and/or commercial use), carpet construction, characteristics of fibers, instillation, and carpet maintenance.

National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) - The website of this non-profit trade association offers a wealth of information on all aspects of wood flooring.

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