5-Day Virtual Interior Design & Decorating Course
This course emphasizes the ability to learn to create aesthetically pleasing spaces through design theory and the methodology and practices taught through hands-on exercises and vendor resources.
Objectives: As a result of the course, you will be able to:
Begin your own interior design business
Learn to conduct professional interior design consultations
Learn to conduct professional paint consultations
Create and open trade accounts (once you open your business with proper documentation)
Learn to measure a space to create client floor plans and for ordering furnishings
Learn to measure for window treatments
Create to-scale furniture placement floor plans through certain software programs
Properly photograph your design through the use of your iPhone and editing apps
Join as a member of the Design for Today Collaborative private Facebook group through invitation only
Join professional trade memberships such as the Interior Design Society
This course emphasizes the ability to learn to create aesthetically pleasing spaces through design theory and the methodology and practices taught through hands-on exercises and vendor resources.
Objectives: As a result of the course, you will be able to:
Begin your own interior design business
Learn to conduct professional interior design consultations
Learn to conduct professional paint consultations
Create and open trade accounts (once you open your business with proper documentation)
Learn to measure a space to create client floor plans and for ordering furnishings
Learn to measure for window treatments
Create to-scale furniture placement floor plans through certain software programs
Properly photograph your design through the use of your iPhone and editing apps
Join as a member of the Design for Today Collaborative private Facebook group through invitation only
Join professional trade memberships such as the Interior Design Society
This course emphasizes the ability to learn to create aesthetically pleasing spaces through design theory and the methodology and practices taught through hands-on exercises and vendor resources.
Objectives: As a result of the course, you will be able to:
Begin your own interior design business
Learn to conduct professional interior design consultations
Learn to conduct professional paint consultations
Create and open trade accounts (once you open your business with proper documentation)
Learn to measure a space to create client floor plans and for ordering furnishings
Learn to measure for window treatments
Create to-scale furniture placement floor plans through certain software programs
Properly photograph your design through the use of your iPhone and editing apps
Join as a member of the Design for Today Collaborative private Facebook group through invitation only
Join professional trade memberships such as the Interior Design Society
Course Syllabus
What is Redesign
Philosophy of Redesign
Redesign vs. Decorating vs. Staging
Styling – Shopping the Home
Steps to a Redesign
Photographing Your Design Project
Measuring for Floor Plans
Creating the Floor Plan – Concept to Installation
Design Topics & Elements
Basic Design Concepts
Balance
Function
Harmony
Rhythm
Emphasis
Scale
Addressing Focal Points in a Room
Furniture Placement
Lighting
Artwork
Accessories
Mantels
Bookshelves
Rugs
Color
Fabrics
Wallcoverings
Intro to AI for designers
Redesign Beginning to End
Getting the Appointment
Initial Consultation
What to Wear
Showing Your Work (portfolio)
What to Bring (tools & supplies)
Addressing Focal Points
The Reveal
Additional Services to Offer
Decorating Consultations
Shopping Services
Home Staging
Holiday Decorating
Event Decorating
Starting Your Business
Determine your budget
Record Keeping and Accounting
Start-up costs
Marketing
Develop a Marketing Plan
Advertising
Social Media Advertising
Press Releases
Presentations
Newsletter