Interior Design, Interior Style, Interior Colour and Interior Space
Study interior design, style, colour, space planning, textiles and styling with a comprehensive UK-focused course for creative residential design careers.
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Overview
An Interior Design Course UK introduces the creative and functional principles used to shape attractive, balanced and purposeful interiors. This programme explores influential design styles, from Art Deco and Victorian to Scandinavian, Modern, Contemporary, French, Italian and Industrial aesthetics. Learners also study line, shape, form, texture, colour, value, pattern, contrast, balance, scale, rhythm and harmony. Furthermore, the curriculum covers colour schemes, visual perception, space planning, textiles, fabrics and decorative styling. Therefore, this Interior Design Course UK provides a broad foundation for developing confident design judgement across residential and creative settings.
Course Description
Picture a room where every detail feels intentional: the palette flows, furniture sits naturally, fabrics add character, and each area serves a clear purpose. This Interior Design Course UK introduces the creative language behind compelling interiors, guiding learners through style families, design elements, colour choices, spatial decisions and decorative presentation. Whether refreshing a home or preparing for a creative career, the programme connects visual appeal with function, helping learners read interiors with a more informed and confident eye.
The curriculum moves from established aesthetics such as Art Deco, Victorian, Scandinavian, Modern, Contemporary, Eclectic, Italian, French, Industrial, Country and African styles into core design principles. Through an Interior Design Online Course, learners explore line, shape, form, texture, value, pattern, contrast, emphasis, balance, scale, rhythm and harmony. An Interior Styling Course then extends these ideas into furniture displays, surfaces, artwork, cushions, seating and sleeping areas, creating cohesive visual arrangements.
Colour receives dedicated attention through an Interior Colour Theory Course covering terminology, neutrals, warm and cool palettes, schemes, ratios and visual perception. Meanwhile, Interior Space Planning examines efficient layouts, building plans and open or closed arrangements. The programme also introduces textiles, natural and synthetic fibres, fabric selection and end-use considerations. Together, these themes create a broad Interior Design and Styling foundation for learners seeking creative direction, stronger design judgement and a versatile portfolio pathway.
Learning Outcomes
- Identify major interior aesthetics and distinguish the characteristics associated with different historical and contemporary styles.
- Apply core design elements and principles when evaluating the visual relationship between furnishings, surfaces, forms and decorative features.
- Select suitable colour combinations by considering temperature, neutrality, proportion, trends and perceived spatial effects.
- Assess layouts using space-planning concepts, building configurations, circulation needs and open or closed arrangements.
- Evaluate textiles, fabrics and decorative accessories according to appearance, suitability, placement and intended end use.
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring Interior Designers: Suitable for learners seeking an accessible introduction to design styles, spatial concepts and decorative decision-making.
- Home Design Enthusiasts: A useful choice for individuals interested in improving residential interiors through informed colour, furnishing and layout choices.
- Creative Career Starters: Relevant to learners considering design-related pathways involving interiors, styling, textiles, visual presentation or spatial concepts.
- Decorators and Stylists: Helpful for individuals who want broader knowledge of colour relationships, furniture presentation, accessories and visual composition.
- Design Learners: Appropriate for anyone looking to broaden their creative vocabulary before progressing towards further study or portfolio development.
Certification
Once the Interior Design, Interior Style, Interior Colour and Interior Space is successfully completed, the learner can obtain the PDF certificate without any cost. The hard copy of the certificate is also available for £4.99. However, anyone ordering the hard copy certificate from outside the United Kingdom may incur an additional delivery charge.
Career Path
Senior Interior Designer
Plans and develops residential, commercial or hospitality interiors, considering layout, furnishings, colour, materials and the intended use of each environment. Senior interior designers can earn around £50,000–£75,000 per year.
Senior Architect
Creates building and spatial concepts while balancing client requirements, regulations, sustainability, budgets and project delivery. Senior architects can earn approximately £55,000–£80,000+ per year, depending on seniority, practice and location.
Senior Architectural Technologist
Develops technical building information and contributes to design coordination, construction documentation and project delivery. Senior architectural technologists typically earn around £42,000–£60,000 per year.
Senior Product Designer
Develops products by combining creative direction, usability, materials, form and production considerations. Senior and principal product designers can earn approximately £50,000–£80,000+ per year.
Senior Textile Designer / Design Director
Creates textile concepts, patterns, materials and surface treatments for sectors including interiors and homeware. Senior textile designers or design directors can reach around £40,000–£60,000 per year at the higher end of the published range.
Estates Manager
Coordinates property, refurbishment, contractors, maintenance, development and long-term use of buildings or estates. Experienced estates managers commonly earn around £40,000–£52,000 per year, with highly experienced professionals reaching £55,000+.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. The programme starts with introductory concepts before progressing through design styles, principles, colour, space planning, textiles and styling. Therefore, it can provide a structured starting point for learners without specialist design knowledge.
An Interior Design Online Course may cover design principles, styles, colour, spatial organisation, furniture, materials, textiles and decorative presentation. This programme includes each of those areas across its curriculum.
An Interior Styling Course can explore how furnishings and accessories are arranged to create a visually cohesive setting. Here, learners study coffee tables, side tables, consoles, dining areas, bookcases, cushions, seating, sleeping areas, artwork and framing.
Colour influences visual balance, atmosphere and the perceived character of an environment. The programme examines colour terminology, neutral colours, warm and cool relationships, schemes, ratios and techniques that can affect how a space appears.
Interior Space Planning involves organising an environment according to its dimensions, functions, circulation and intended use. This course examines efficient and poorly planned spaces, building plans, open and closed arrangements, design principles and planning techniques.
Interior Design, Interior Style, Interior Colour and Interior Space Course Reviews
An outstanding online course with clear explanations and practical examples. I could study at my own pace and still feel fully supported throughout. It’s truly boosted my confidence and career prospects
The course was well-structured, engaging, and easy to follow. The flexibility made it perfect alongside my full-time job. I’ve gained valuable, real-world skills that I can apply immediately.
Excellent learning experience from start to finish. The content was professional, up-to-date, and highly relevant. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to upskill online.
Course Curriculum
| Interior Design, Interior Style, Interior Colour and Interior Space | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Chapters | |||
| Introduction To Chapters | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Introduction to Style | |||
| The 3 Types of Style That Influence Interior Design Choices | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 4: Art Deco Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Art Deco Style | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 5: Victorian Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Victorian Style | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 6: Scandinavian Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Scandinavian Style | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 7: Modern Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Modern Style | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 8: Contemporary Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Contemporary Style | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 9: Eclectic Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Eclectic Style | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 10: Italian Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Italian Style | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 11: French Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| French Style | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 12: Industrial Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Industrial Style | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 13: Country Style: Architectural & Interiors | |||
| Country Style: Architectural & Interiors | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 14: Architectural & Interior Style: African | |||
| African Style | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 15: Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:06:00 | ||
| Design Principles and Elements in Interiors | |||
| Module 1: Introduction | |||
| Introduction To Chapters | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Introduction & Design Recipe | |||
| Introduction to Design Principles & The Design Recipe | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 3: Design Element: Line | |||
| Design Element: Line | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 4: Design Element: Shape | |||
| Design Element: Shape | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 5: Design Element: Form | |||
| Design Element: Form | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 6: Design Element: Colour | |||
| Design Element: Colour | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 7: Design Element: Texture | |||
| Design Element: Texture | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 8: Design Element: Space | |||
| Design Element: Space | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 9: Design Element: Value | |||
| Design Element: Value | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 10: Principle: Pattern | |||
| Design Principle: Pattern | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 11: Design Principle: Contrast | |||
| Design Principle: Contrast | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 12: Design Principle: Emphasis/Focal Point | |||
| Design Principle: Emphasis/Focal Point | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 13: Design Principle: Balance | |||
| Design Principle: Balance | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 14: Design Principle: Scale/Proportion | |||
| Design Principle: Scale/Proportion | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 15: Design Principle: Rhythm/Movement | |||
| Design Principle: Rhythm/Movement | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 16: Design Principle: Unity/Harmony | |||
| Design Principle: Unity/Harmony | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 17: Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introduction to Colour in Interiors | |||
| Module 1: Introduction | |||
| Introduction To Chapters | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: The Impact of Fashion and Colour Trends | |||
| The Impact of Fashion and Colour Trends | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 3: Colour Terminology | |||
| Colour Terminology | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 4: Colour Basics and Neutral Colours | |||
| Colour Basics and Neutral Colours | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 5: Warm vs. Cool Colours | |||
| Warm vs. Cool Colours | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 6: Colour Schemes | |||
| Colour Schemes | 00:11:00 | ||
| Module 7: Colour Ratios and Applications | |||
| Colour Ratios and Applications | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 8: Using Colour to Trick the Eye | |||
| Using Colour To Trick The Eye | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 9: Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Introduction to Space Planning In Interiors | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Chapters | |||
| Introduction To Chapters | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Introduction to Space Planning | |||
| Understand why space planning is important to successful interiors | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 3: Efficient vs. Poorly Planned Spaces | |||
| Efficient vs. Poorly Planned Spaces | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 4: Types of Building and Spaces Plans | |||
| Types of Building and Space Plans | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 5: Open Plan vs. Closed Plan Spaces | |||
| Open and Closed Planned Spaces | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 6: Space Planning and the Design Principles | |||
| Space Planning and The Design Principles | 00:09:00 | ||
| Module 7: Tips and Tricks to Space Planning | |||
| Tips and Tricks to Space Planning | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 8: Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Textiles and Fabrics for Interiors | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Chapters | |||
| Introduction | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Introduction to Textiles & Fabrics | |||
| Introduction To Textiles & Fabrics | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 3: Natural Fibres & Textiles | |||
| Natural Fibers and Textiles | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 4: Synthetic Fibres and Textiles | |||
| Synthetic Fibers and Textiles | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 5: Fabrics Know Hows | |||
| Fabric Know Hows | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 6: End Use of Textiles and Fabrics | |||
| End-Use of Textiles and Fabrics | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 7: Selecting and Recommending Textiles and Fabrics | |||
| Selecting and Recommending Textiles and Fabrics | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 8: Conclusion | |||
| Conclusion | 00:01:00 | ||
| Styling and Staging Interior Spaces | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Chapters | |||
| Introduction | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 2: Introduction to Styling and Staging in Interiors | |||
| Introduction to Styling and Staging | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 3: Styling Coffee Tables | |||
| Styling Coffee Tables | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 4: Styling Side Tables | |||
| Styling Side Tables | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 5: Styling Servers and Consoles | |||
| Styling Servers and Consoles | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 6: Styling Dining Room Tables | |||
| Styling Dining Room Tables | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 7: Styling Book and Display Cases | |||
| Styling Book Cases and Display Cases | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 8: Styling with Scatter Cushions and Throw Pillows | |||
| Styling with Scatter Cushions and Throw Pillows | 00:10:00 | ||
| Module 9: Styling Seating and Sleeping Areas | |||
| Styling Seating and Sleeping Areas | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 10: Styling Walls with Art and Framing | |||
| Styling Walls with Art and Framing | 00:11:00 | ||
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Number of Units:
66 -
Access:
1 Year -
Duration:
4 hours, 46 minutes -
PDF Certificate
Included
