Interior Decoration Course Online Free

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.

By the end of this Course the learner will be able to:

Explain what the professional interior designer does,
Understand the various aspects of the interior design profession,
Discuss the role of an interior designer as a professional,
Describe the most important considerations for a design scheme.

Free Study and Optional Certification

You can enrol on our Interior Design (Short Course), access all online learning materials and complete your studies without paying a course fee. Certification is optional and available separately after successful course completion.

You may then choose to purchase:

QLS-endorsed Certificate of Achievement
CPD-accredited certificate issued by the CPD Standards Office as a record of continuing professional development

You can order either certificate on its own or purchase both for the same completed course. Choosing one does not require you to purchase the other.

Each certificate has its own price. The total payable may vary according to your certificate choice, course level, format and delivery option. View our current certificate options and prices before ordering.

Certification remains entirely optional and is not required to access the learning materials or complete the course.

Course Content

Topics Covered in the Course

Who Is an Interior Designer?
Interior Design as a Profession
The Development of Interior Design as a Profession
Divisions of the Profession
Residential Design
Designer-Client Relationships
A Designer's Basic Considerations When Developing a Scheme
Function
Mood
Style
Interior Decorating Principles
Human Dimensions
Scale and Proportion
Balance and Harmony
Contrast
Rhythm

How It Works

Build your knowledge through clear and accessible online learning.

Complete the assignments and achieve the required marks.

Choose an optional certificate after completing the course.

Why Choose a Certificate?

An optional certificate provides a clear record of successful course completion. Add it to your learning portfolio and share it where relevant.

Completing the course and its assessments shows your commitment to developing subject knowledge through focused, independent learning.

Use your new knowledge to support further study, workplace development or personal goals. A certificate records completion but does not guarantee employment or professional status.