Week 1: The Power of Colour<br>• Understanding colour theory: the colour wheel, hues, tints, shades, tones.<br>• Exploring the psychology of colours and their impact on mood and atmosphere.<br>• Learning to create harmonious and impactful colour palettes.<br>• Practical application: Developing initial colour schemes based on personal preferences.<p>Week 2: Spatial Planning & Functionality<br>• Principles of effective space planning: traffic flow, focal points, zoning.<br>• Understanding scale and proportion in relation to furniture and room size.<br>• Creating functional layouts for different room types (living, dining, bedroom, etc.).<br>• Activity: Creating basic floor plans and furniture layouts for a chosen space.<p>Week 3: Furniture Fundamentals & Arrangement:<br>• Exploring different types of furniture and their characteristics.<br>• Understanding furniture styles and their historical context.<br>• Principles of furniture arrangement for functionality, flow, and aesthetics.<br>• Considerations for different room sizes and shapes.<br>• Activity: Experimenting with furniture arrangement using online tools or scaled drawings.<p>Week 4: The Language of Materials & Textures:<br>• Exploring a wide range of interior materials (wood, metal, glass, stone, textiles).<br>• Understanding the properties and applications of different materials.<br>• The role of texture in adding depth and interest to a space.<br>• Learning to select and mix materials and textures effectively.<br>• Activity: Creating a material and texture mood board based on a chosen style.<p>Week 5: Illuminating Your Space: The Art of Lighting:<br>• Understanding the different types of lighting: ambient, task, accent.<br>• Principles of layering lighting to create atmosphere and functionality.<br>• Selecting appropriate light fixtures for different areas and purposes.<br>• Considering energy efficiency and light quality.<br>• Activity: Developing a lighting plan for a specific room.<p>Week 6: The Finishing Touches: Decorative Accessories:<br>• The role of decorative accessories in personalising and enhancing a space.<br>• Selecting and arranging artwork, cushions, throws, plants, and other decorative elements.<br>• Principles of styling shelves, coffee tables, and other surfaces.<br>• Creating a cohesive and curated look.<br>• Final Project: Presenting your personal style development journey and initial design concept for a chosen space.<p>Skills Developed:<br>• Personal Style: Ability to identify, define, and articulate your unique interior design aesthetic.<br>• Design Principles Application: Understanding and applying fundamental design principles (harmony, balance, proportion, rhythm, emphasis).<br>• Colour Theory Proficiency: Applying colour theory and the psychology of colours to create effective colour schemes.<br>• Spatial Planning & Layout Skills: Planning and laying out interior spaces effectively for functionality and flow.<br>• Furniture Arrangement Expertise: Arranging furniture in various room types to optimize space and aesthetics.<br>• Material & Texture Selection: Selecting diverse materials and textures to add depth and interest.<br>• Lighting Design Fundamentals: Understanding and applying different types of lighting to create moods and functionality.<br>• Decorative Accessory Curation: Choosing and arranging decorative accessories to personalise and enhance a space.<br>• Visual Communication: Developing mood boards and visual presentations to communicate design ideas.<p>Upon successful completion participants will be able to:<br>• Confidently identify and articulate their personal interior design style.<br>• Understand and apply fundamental interior design principles.<br>• Develop harmonious and impactful colour schemes.<br>• Create functional and aesthetically pleasing space plans and furniture layouts.<br>• Select and combine appropriate materials and textures.<br>• Develop effective lighting plans