Color Theory – What is it? Color theory is complex, there are so many parts to learning about color that people often give up and employ an expert. Don’t despair, we have broken down color into bite size pieces for you to digest. Learn a little at a time, practice using this color information and …
That gets your attention straight away, firstly because you want to make sure that you have it, secondly you want to make sure you keep it. What is style really? Something we naturally have, something we crave or something that is achievable by following instructions? Style in relation to interior design can mean many things …
So you have enjoyed what you have learnt so far and are itching to get out there and learn some more. I am going to tell you about how I became an interior designer. When I was young I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life, I had been an AFS exchange student to Quebec …
Last time we studied How to Pull Your Decorating Scheme together. Today we will learn about The Finishing Touches. Your contractors have left you have a brand new interior, you have placed your furniture, but there is still something missing. Yes. The finishing touches. This is where, less is definitely best, so select wisely. You want …
Hi , you are nearing the end of your study, I hope you are enjoying the process. Take your time and go back and reread lessons again if you feel you haven’t quite taken it all in. A the end of the course the earlier questions will be included as part of the over all course …
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It is important to have an understanding of what interior finishes are, what they are used for, when and where to use them and why. The why is important, as you must always be able to justify WHY you have selected a finish or a product to use. Because “I like the look of it” is not …
Now that we are progressing well into the field of decorating, and have a solid grasp on getting a design brief, brainstorming for a style, using color well, making fabrics work for you and what to look for in home finishes, we will look at how to place the furniture into your cleverly decorated room. The …
Last time we learnt about Making Fabrics Work for You, today we will learn How to Choose Fittings and Fixtures. In yesterdays world of decorating, we did not have many options when it came to fittings and fixtures unless we commissioned a special fitting. The industrial revolution changed all this, bringing us new materials that could be used to …
Color, as we have learned is an important factor in interior decorating, combined with fabric we start to create a stylish interior. Fabrics have many uses, some are purely aesthetic, while others are truly functional. Curtains are a functional use for fabric. Using Drapery as a window treatment reduces drafts, keeps the heat in the …
Hi , great to see you here for your next lesson. Last time we learnt about How to Brain Storm Your Style Ideas – how to decide what style suits your brief, today we will look at How to Use Color Well. Interior Decorating Course Part 3 – How to use Color Well The subject of color is HUGE …
