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Introduction to Interior Design

Introduction to the Principles of Interior Design

This part-time course is ideal for anyone looking for a practical and inspiring introduction to interior design and decoration, whether for a specific project or just for their own interest.

SUITABILITY
Suitable for those who have little or no knowledge of interior design and of particular relevance to anybody thinking about undertaking any residential interior projects
DURATION
One day per week (every Friday) for 10 weeks (10.00am – 2.30pm)
LOCATION
Chelsea Harbour

While it is not directly aimed at those seeking to gain a professional qualification and work in the industry, it could provide a valuable first step for anyone considering more in-depth study.

Our practising professional designers will take students chronologically through the design process – from setting the budget through to assembling a cohesive design scheme. Students will be shown how to develop their creative ideas through a combination of lectures, hands-on workshops and voluntary assignments. As well as talks on colour, wall and floorcoverings, textiles, trimmings, window treatments, lighting and accessories, the course covers an introduction to space planning, kitchen and bathroom design and how to co-ordinate a design project successfully.

By the end of the course, students should have the confidence to plan simple room layouts, create a cohesive look, put decorative schemes together and communicate their ideas.

The syllabus includes:

The starting point (where to begin, how to get inspiration, prioritising the budget)
Planning room layouts (how to make an impact, improve proportions, create comfortable seating areas, basics of kitchen and bathroom planning)
Developing a style (how to create an aesthetically pleasing and cohesive decorative style)
The decorative palette (developing a scheme, effective use of colour, pattern and texture)
Lighting (ideas for lighting on a room by room basis, creating mood and developing an awareness of energy efficiency)
Wall and floorcoverings (paints, papers, hard and soft flooring, advice on sourcing)
Textiles and trimmings (an introduction to their application in interiors)
Window treatments (ideas for inspiration, appropriate treatments for different shaped windows and rooms, working with a curtain maker)
Styling and display (using accessories in interiors, mixing inherited and contemporary pieces, using antiques in today's interiors)
Visual presentation skills (how to communicate your design ideas visually through the preparation of concept/mood boards and sample boards)