Online Course: Fundamental Principles of Interior Design

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Balance and Proportion in Real Rooms

Symmetrical, Asymmetrical, and Radial Balance

Symmetry offers classic calm; asymmetry adds energy; radial balance draws focus. Learn to place furniture, art, and lighting so their combined visual weights rest in equilibrium rather than feeling lopsided or overly formal.

Scale Mistakes to Avoid

A sofa too bulky, a rug too small, or artwork hung too high can topple proportion. Use measuring rules, mockups, and painter’s tape to preview relationships before committing to expensive selections.

A Living Room Lesson Learned

We once balanced a heavy sectional with twin slender floor lamps, a large textured rug, and tall plants. The room immediately felt grounded. Share your tricky room photo, and we’ll suggest balancing moves.

Creating Rhythm That Guides the Eye

Repeat shapes, colors, or textures at intervals to create a gentle visual beat. Think curved chair backs echoing an archway and rounded decor, nudging attention across the space without feeling monotonous.

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Designing a Purposeful Focal Point

Every room deserves a clear star. It might be a fireplace, a dramatic headboard, or a picture window. We’ll teach layering contrast, scale, and lighting to direct attention without overwhelming everything else.

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Harmony Without Boredom

Harmony ties your elements together, but too much sameness flattens interest. Learn to introduce controlled contrast—rough with smooth, matte with gloss—so the room sings in tune yet still surprises the eye.

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Color Theory and Light

Analogous palettes soothe; complementary palettes spark. Use temperature shifts to balance north-facing coolness or south-facing warmth, and always sample on multiple walls to see how hue and value truly behave.

Space Planning and Function

Circulation That Feels Natural

Map primary pathways before placing furniture. Aim for clear routes between key activities—entry, seating, dining—so guests move without detours, bumping knees, or awkward turns around oversized tables and misplaced chairs.

Zoning Small Apartments

Define micro-zones using rugs, lighting, and storage height changes. Fold a desk into a wardrobe niche, or anchor a dining corner with pendant light. Share your floor plan for actionable zone sketches.

Ergonomics You’ll Actually Use

Keep dining table height near standard, allow comfortable knee clearance, and maintain viewing distances matched to screen size. Our checklist translates dry measurements into livable comfort across kitchens, lounges, and bedrooms.

Materials, Texture, and Finishes

Combine coarse linens with smooth leather, open-grain woods, and a single reflective accent. This interplay builds depth without clutter. Photograph your samples together to see whether they harmonize under real lighting.

Materials, Texture, and Finishes

Opt for FSC-certified woods, low-VOC paints, and natural fibers that age beautifully. Weigh maintenance against aesthetics, then document care routines so finishes stay handsome years after the initial reveal.

Materials, Texture, and Finishes

Assemble swatches of your go-to paints, fabrics, and hardware finishes. Bring the kit shopping to avoid mismatches. Post your kit snapshot and we’ll suggest gaps to cover future project scenarios.

From Concept to Mood Board

Collect references that serve a purpose, not just aesthetic impulse. Note why each image works—light quality, material pairings, or sightline clarity—so your board becomes a decision-making compass, not a collage.

From Concept to Mood Board

A tight brief keeps scope sane. Define user needs, mood, constraints, and a single non-negotiable. This short narrative aligns choices and helps you explain decisions clearly to stakeholders or family members.