Introduction to Interior Decoration

Intensive introduction for students wanting an overview of the subject for their own home projects or for students considering a career in this area

	SUITABILITY Suitable for those with no prior experience of the subject who want an understanding of what the subject is about. Suitable for interior design students DURATION One week full-time LOCATION Chelsea Harbour

During the week students will be given a fascinating insight into the whole process of interior decoration and will gain confidence to make decisions on their personal projects. The approach is practical with a combination of lectures and workshops, advice on how to plan a room layout and how to create a cohesive interior scheme by developing ideas from a basic concept to a finished presentation board. There will be talks on colour and texture, soft furnishing, decorative lighting, together with lectures to inspire. Emphasis will be placed on how to achieve a successful decorative scheme with effective use of colour and texture to a given brief. Students will have the opportunity to put together their own sample board and will be shown how to do this in a professional way. There will also be an opportunity for questions and answers during a forum at the end of the week.

 THE SYLLABUS INCLUDES:

• The design process
• Planning a space
• Concepts and style
• Colour and texture
• Soft furnishings
• Furniture and accessories
• Decorative lighting
• Sample board project