Residential Interior Design Fundamentals
Transform your passion for interior design into professional expertise with our comprehensive Residential Interior Design Fundamentals course. This extensive program covers everything you need to create stunning, functional living spaces that reflect your clients' personalities and lifestyles.
What You'll Learn:
- Space planning and layout optimization for residential properties
- Furniture selection and arrangement principles
- Understanding different design styles from modern to traditional
- Color coordination and material selection
- Working with clients and understanding their needs
- Budget management and sourcing
- Creating mood boards and design presentations
- Lighting design for residential spaces
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Course Overview
The Residential Interior Design Fundamentals course is your gateway to a rewarding career in interior design. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to formalize your existing knowledge, this comprehensive program provides you with the essential skills and confidence to tackle any residential design project.
You'll learn how to analyze spaces, understand client requirements, develop design concepts, and execute projects from initial consultation to final installation. Our expert instructors share real-world insights, common pitfalls to avoid, and proven strategies that will set you apart in the competitive design industry.
This course emphasizes practical application through hands-on projects that simulate real client scenarios. You'll create complete design packages including floor plans, elevations, material boards, and presentation documents. By the end of the course, you'll have a professional portfolio showcasing your skills to potential clients or employers.
What's Included
Module 1: Introduction to Residential Design
Understanding the role of an interior designer, design principles, and the residential design process.
Module 2: Space Planning & Layout
Measuring spaces, creating floor plans, furniture placement, and circulation patterns.
Module 3: Design Styles & Aesthetics
Exploring various design styles and how to identify and implement them effectively.
Module 4: Color Theory for Interiors
Color psychology, creating palettes, and applying color effectively in residential spaces.
Module 5: Materials & Finishes
Understanding materials, textures, finishes, and how to specify them for different applications.
Module 6: Furniture & Accessories
Selecting, sourcing, and arranging furniture and decorative accessories.
Your Instructor
Sarah Mitchell, BIID
Sarah is an award-winning interior designer with over 20 years of experience in residential design. She has worked on projects ranging from intimate apartments to sprawling country estates. Her work has been featured in House & Garden, Elle Decoration, and Architectural Digest. Sarah is passionate about education and has mentored dozens of aspiring designers throughout her career.