A Beginner’s Guide to Interior Design Principles and Elements

Overview

Discover the foundations of becoming an interior designerGreat decor is created using specific rules and theories that every experienced interior designer has in their arsenal.
On this four-week course, you’ll discover what these principles and elements are and how to use them to give your own designs the wow factor. With this knowledge, you’ll be able to create your own unique, amazing spaces, whether in a personal or professional context.
Learn how to update any home decor with insider knowledge and basic design techniques
Many people try their hand at decorating and make expensive mistakes during the process.
On this course, you’ll gain the theoretical knowledge to spruce up even the most unappealing spaces, saving you time and money by achieving the look you want the first time round.
Explore the basic elements and principles of design and how they apply to interior decor
On this course, you’ll examine the details of line, form, colour, texture, pattern, size, space, and light. Once you can identify these elements, you’ll be able to use them in different interior spaces to meet individual briefs.
Following this, you’ll delve into more detail and explore contrast, dominance, rhythm, focal point, scale, proportion, and balance.
With your knowledge of these principles, you’ll be able to understand how different effects and looks are achieved within an interior design context.
Kickstart your interior design career with expert guidance from the British Academy of Interior Design
By learning these principles and elements of design from creative professionals with years of experience, you’ll give yourself the best start when it comes to launching your own career in interior design.
By the end of this course, you’ll have a solid understanding of the basic design theories and principles used within interior design.