Interior Design from Start to Finish
A complete interior design process, from client brief and space planning through to mood boards, material selection and a final presentation — using a real room as your project throughout the course.
What you'll learn
- Take a brief and translate it into a workable space plan
- Build a cohesive mood board (colour, material, furniture)
- Source and specify real, buyable furniture and finishes
- Present a complete interior design scheme
Curriculum
Suggested pace: 8 weeks- 1
Reading the brief
Week 1Take a client brief and translate it into a clear set of design requirements.
- 2
Space planning
Week 1Turn requirements into a workable space plan for the real room.
- 3
Building a mood board
Week 2Build a cohesive mood board covering color, material and furniture direction.
- 4
Sourcing furniture
Week 3Source and specify real, buyable furniture that fits the plan and budget.
- 5
Selecting finishes and materials
Week 4Select finishes and materials that tie the whole scheme together.
- 6
Lighting the space
Week 5Plan lighting that supports both function and mood.
- 7
Refining the full scheme
Week 6Pull every decision so far into one coherent, defensible scheme.
- 8
Preparing the presentation
Week 7Prepare a presentation that explains the reasoning behind every choice.
- 9
Presenting the final scheme
Week 8Present a complete interior design scheme, start to finish.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need any experience for this?
Some prior experience with the fundamentals is recommended before starting.
Is this live, or can I go at my own pace?
Self-paced. There's no fixed class time — the weekly pace above is only a suggestion to help you plan.
What happens right after I enroll?
The course appears immediately in My courses, and the first module unlocks straight away.
Do I lose access if I don't finish right away?
No — once you're enrolled, the course stays in My courses and you can pick it back up any time.
