Explore the foundations of interior design with this free Interior Decoration Course from Oxford Home Study Centre. Designed for complete beginners, the Level 1 programme introduces the work of interior designers and the practical and visual considerations involved in planning residential spaces.
The 20-hour online course begins with the development of interior design as a profession before considering residential design, designer-client relationships and the requirements of a design scheme. Later topics examine function, mood, style and essential decorating principles, including human dimensions, scale, proportion, balance, harmony, contrast and rhythm.
To compare this short course with certificate and diploma routes, explore OHSC's online interior design course collection.
What Does This Interior Decoration Course Cover?
The course provides a focused introduction to the profession and the principles that shape interior design decisions. It starts by examining the role of an interior designer, the development and divisions of the profession, and residential design. This provides useful context before learners consider client relationships and the basic requirements of a design scheme.
The second part of the syllabus concentrates on visual and practical foundations. Function, mood and style are studied alongside human dimensions and established decorating principles. Together, these topics demonstrate why an interior scheme must respond to how a space will be used as well as how it will look.
Who Is This Course Suitable For?
- Complete beginners exploring interior design for the first time
- People interested in home styling and residential design
- Creative learners seeking an introduction to decorating principles
- Learners considering more extensive interior design study
- Anyone looking for a short online course with no formal entry requirements
You can also compare other interior design subjects available for free study.
What Can You Learn?
By working through the syllabus, learners can develop introductory knowledge of:
- The work of an interior designer and the development of the profession
- Different divisions of interior design and the role of residential design
- The importance of clear designer-client relationships
- Function, mood and style within a design scheme
- Human dimensions, scale and proportion
- How balance, harmony, contrast and rhythm contribute to a coherent interior
Build a Foundation in Interior Design
Interior design combines creative judgement with practical consideration of how people use and experience a space. This Level 1 course offers a concise starting point for exploring both sides of the process before deciding whether to progress to more extensive study.
