Free Interior Design and Space Planning Course
Interior Design and Space Planning
Designed for new design learners, this free interior design course shows how color, materials, layout, lighting, textiles, kitchens, baths, sustainability, and client briefs turn rooms into useful, planned spaces for everyday use.
About this course
Good interiors are planned before they are styled. Interior Design and Space Planning is a free beginner course for learners who want to understand how rooms support movement, comfort, function, and visual balance. It suits aspiring designers, homeowners, decorators, real estate professionals, and technical or non-technical learners who need a structured start. You first study design elements, proportion, styles, floor plans, color, materials, and traffic flow so room choices are based on purpose.
The course follows how a design idea becomes a workable client proposal. Furniture scale, zoning, accessibility, layered lighting, fabrics, rugs, window treatments, kitchen work triangles, bathroom layouts, universal design, sustainable materials, budgets, vendors, and portfolios are connected through practical decisions. This foundation helps you discuss spaces clearly, plan beginner projects, and prepare for residential design, styling, or project coordination.
Course outline
Introduction to Interior Design Principles
In this module, you'll learn design elements and principles, balance and proportion, major design styles, and reading floor plans.
Color and Material Selection for Interiors
In this module, you'll learn color theory, whole-home color schemes, flooring and wall treatment options, and material sourcing.
Planning Functional and Flowing Spaces
In this module, you'll learn traffic flow, furniture scale and layout strategies, zoning open spaces, and accessibility in placement.
Designing with Light
In this module, you'll learn the three layers of lighting, color temperature, fixture selection, and creating lighting plans.
Layering Texture and Softness in a Room
In this module, you'll learn fabric types, rug placement, window treatments, pattern mixing, and accessorizing with textiles.
Designing High-Function Kitchens and Baths
In this module, you'll learn the kitchen work triangle, cabinetry and storage, bathroom layout, and universal design considerations.
Designing Responsibly and Inclusively
In this module, you'll learn sustainable materials, energy and water efficiency, universal design, and biophilic design principles.
Running a Successful Interior Design Project
In this module, you'll learn client consultations, design briefs, budgeting, vendor coordination, and building your design portfolio.
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