Interior Decor Course

Lesson 1 • Core Elements of Design

Introduces line, shape, form, texture, and pattern as the building blocks of any interior. Connects each element to practical decorating decisions.

Lesson 2 • Understanding Space and Scale

Examines how spatial volume, ceiling height, and furniture scale interact. Develops the ability to read and manipulate perceived room size.

Lesson 3 • Principles of Design

Covers balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, and unity as organizing principles. Students apply each principle to evaluate and improve room layouts.

Lesson 1 • Developing and Presenting Color Palettes

Guides creation of cohesive multi-room palettes and professional presentation boards. Bridges theory to client-facing deliverables.

Lesson 2 • The Color Wheel and Color Models

Explains primary, secondary, and tertiary colors alongside additive and subtractive models. Establishes the technical foundation for all palette work.

Lesson 3 • Color Harmonies and Schemes

Teaches complementary, analogous, triadic, and split-complementary schemes. Students select schemes that reinforce a room's intended atmosphere.

Lesson 1 • Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Materials

Introduces recycled, reclaimed, and low-emission materials and relevant environmental certifications. Prepares students to meet green design standards.

Lesson 2 • Hard Surface Materials

Surveys stone, tile, wood, concrete, and metal for floors, walls, and countertops. Evaluates durability, maintenance, and cost trade-offs.

Lesson 3 • Wall Treatments and Finishes

Examines paint sheens, wallcoverings, paneling, and decorative plaster. Teaches selection based on room use, humidity, and design intent.

Lesson 4 • Flooring Selection and Specification

Compares carpet, luxury vinyl, laminate, and area rugs for residential and commercial use. Guides specification based on traffic, moisture, and budget.

Lesson 1 • Furniture Styles and Construction

Reviews major furniture periods and construction methods including joinery and frame materials. Enables quality assessment and style matching.

Lesson 2 • Ergonomics and Human Dimensions

Applies anthropometric data and ergonomic standards to furniture selection. Ensures comfort and usability across diverse user groups.

Lesson 3 • Sourcing and Specifying Furniture

Covers trade resources, lead times, and specification sheets for residential and contract furniture. Prepares students for professional procurement.

Lesson 1 • Lighting Plans and Documentation

Guides creation of reflected ceiling plans, fixture schedules, and photometric reports. Produces professional lighting documentation for contractor use.

Lesson 2 • Controls, Dimmers, and Smart Lighting

Covers dimmer compatibility, scene programming, and smart-home lighting integration. Enables students to specify controllable, energy-efficient systems.

Lesson 3 • Layers of Interior Lighting

Introduces ambient, task, accent, and decorative lighting layers and their roles. Teaches how layering creates flexible, dynamic interior environments.

Lesson 4 • Fundamentals of Light and Vision

Explains lumens, lux, color temperature, and CRI as measurable lighting properties. Connects these metrics to human visual comfort and design goals.

Lesson 1 • Measuring and Specifying Window Treatments

Teaches inside and outside mount measuring, fullness ratios, and workroom order forms. Prevents costly errors through precise specification practices.

Lesson 2 • Window Treatment Styles and Functions

Surveys curtains, drapes, Roman shades, blinds, and shutters by function and aesthetic. Connects treatment choice to light control and privacy needs.

Lesson 3 • Hardware, Rods, and Installation

Covers rod styles, bracket placement, and finial selection for drapery hardware. Ensures structural integrity and visual proportion in installation.

Lesson 1 • Project Scheduling and Closeout

Develops Gantt-style timelines, installation day coordination, and punch-list management. Delivers polished project closeout and client handover.

Lesson 2 • Design Development and Specifications

Covers detailed drawings, finish schedules, and furniture specifications that guide procurement. Bridges concept approval to construction documentation.

Lesson 3 • Concept Development and Mood Boards

Guides ideation, concept statement writing, and mood board assembly for client approval. Translates abstract ideas into tangible visual direction.

Lesson 4 • Client Discovery and Brief Development

Teaches intake interviews, lifestyle questionnaires, and brief writing to capture client needs. Establishes a clear project scope before design begins.

Lesson 1 • Bedroom and Sleep Space Design

Focuses on bed placement, storage optimization, and lighting for rest and wellness. Creates serene, functional personal retreats.

Lesson 2 • Bathroom and Spa-Inspired Design

Addresses fixture layout, tile selection, and ventilation in wet environments. Applies spa design principles to residential bathrooms.

Lesson 3 • Kitchen and Dining Space Design

Covers cabinetry layout, countertop selection, and dining furniture sizing for functional kitchens and dining rooms. Integrates workflow and aesthetics.

Lesson 4 • Home Office and Study Design

Designs productive workspaces with ergonomic furniture, acoustic control, and task lighting. Addresses hybrid home-office aesthetic integration.