Successful Interior Design Course

What you will learn on this Interior Design Course

Lesson 1 – Introduction
Get started by understanding what interior design involves and how to think like a designer, plus tips for setting up your study space.

Lesson 2 – Colour
Explore colour theory, schemes, and how to create balance and emotion in a space using colour effectively.

Lesson 3 – Balance, Accent, Pattern and Texture
Learn how to use balance, focal points, pattern, and texture to enhance interiors and solve common design challenges.

Lesson 4 – Project 1: Living Rooms – Styles and Materials
Discover living room design styles, how to work within a budget, and select appropriate materials for walls, floors, and ceilings.

Lesson 5 – Project 1 Continued: A Living Room Design Scheme
Develop a design brief and carry out a basic site survey to produce a scaled plan of a living room layout.

Lesson 6 – Project 1 Continued: Living Room Furniture
Choose suitable furniture and focal points, then represent them to scale within your room plan.

Lesson 7 – Project 1 Continued: Window Treatments
Explore a range of window treatment options and receive practical advice on fitting and combining curtains, blinds, and accessories.

Lesson 8 – Project 1 Continued: Lighting
Understand lighting principles and how to plan and select fittings to enhance both function and mood in a living room.

Lesson 9 – Project 1 Continued: Accessorising
Learn how to select, arrange, and use accessories to reinforce themes and bring personality to a space.

Lesson 10 – Project 1 Continued: Sample Boards
Create professional sample boards and colour scheme sheets to visually present your design ideas.

Lesson 11 – Project 1 Continued: Drawing Elevations
Practice drawing room elevations with texture and detail to present a realistic view of your design.

Lesson 12 – Project 2: Bedrooms
Design comfortable and functional bedrooms by considering storage, lighting, style, beds, flooring, and accessories.

Lesson 13 – Project 3: Bathrooms
Plan bathroom designs with attention to style, regulations, materials, sanitary ware, and scaled drawings.

Lesson 14 – Project 4: Kitchens
Design kitchens that are both stylish and practical, using modular units, efficient layouts, suitable lighting, and durable materials.

Lesson 15 – Project 5: Halls, Landings and Stairs
Tackle transitional spaces with safe and effective lighting and apply suitable design treatments and materials.

How Our Courses Work

Your first course materials will be sent to you when you enrol so you can start as soon as you want. You can then enjoy your course at your own pace, studying when it suits you and where it’s most comfortable. This gives you the freedom to learn around your existing job, family or other commitments or location (including overseas).

Course materials have been developed by experts and are clear and straightforward so your studying is easy and enjoyable.

All coursework assignments are included within your course. As you complete each assignment, simply send it to your tutor, who will mark and return it along with valuable, constructive feedback to help progress your skills further. (You can also contact your tutor or the support team for help at any point during your studies.) The remaining course materials will be sent to you as each assignment is completed.

After successfully completing all your assignments, you will receive the Regent Academy Diploma and you will also be awarded our City & Guilds Home Interior Design Certificate when you successfully complete this course.

Study Length

There are no deadlines for this course. Simply study in the comfort of your own home, and in your own time.

Your progress will depend upon how much time you’re able to commit to study. However, as a guide, most students tend to complete this course in approximately 6-8 months*.

* Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.

Certification

City & Guilds accredited programme

You will also be awarded our City & Guilds Home Interior Design Certificate* when you successfully complete this course.

You can add this to your CV to demonstrate to prospective employers and potential clients that you have recognised skills.

*You do not need to complete any further assignments or coursework to receive this certificate.

Regent Academy Diploma

You will receive the Regent Academy Diploma when you successfully complete this course. With Regent Academy’s reputation this can be a highly sought-after addition to your CV and alongside your portfolio of coursework, powerfully showcasing your skills to prospective employers or potential clients.

What’s Next

Once you’ve completed this course, you’ll be able to transform your living space. If you want to take your studies further and learn to design interiors to a professional standard, take our Professional Interior Design course.

You could turn what you’ve learned into a career or apply it to your existing role. For advice and support, get in touch with one of our tutors, or contact our support team from 9 am – 5 pm.

Course fee & how to enrol

There are two ways you can enrol

Pay the total course fee of £395* £316* in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course

or

Pay 9 monthly payments of £47.22* £38.44* (£30 administration fee included)

Enrol on both our Successful Interior Design and Professional Interior Design courses at the same time and save over £145

Pay the total course fees of £735* £588 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course

or

Pay 12 monthly £63.75 £51.50 (£30 administration fee included)

(Select the option for ‘Both Successful Interior Design and Professional Interior Design’ at enrolment)