A Beginner’s Guide to Interior Design Principles and Elements
British Academy of Interior Design
  • Start Date: 20 Jun, 2022
  • 4 weeks
  • Study Content: Videos


Learn the fundamentals of interior design and discover how to put these skills into practice to transform interior spaces.

Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Discover the foundations of becoming an interior designer


Great 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.


This course is designed for anyone with an interest in interior design. This includes anyone considering a career in interior design wishing to gain a basic theoretical knowledge of the subject or anyone wanting design knowledge to improve their own home.


Aside from a laptop or tablet and internet connection you do not need any specific tools to successfully complete this course.


Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

British Academy of Interior Design

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

You may be able to download course materials after enrolling in this course. If not, all of the necessary course materials provided by the course instructor will be available on the provider's course page.
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