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A beginner's guide to interior design

Interior design course: Learn to transform your home! Discover design principles & create spaces you'll love. Perfect for beginners.

4.3(268)
1,037students
4h 19m
Certificate
Gianina Matei
Gianina MateiEducational Coach & Interior Designer

Course Content

A beginner's guide to interior design is a beginner-level Udemy course taught by Gianina Matei. It runs 4h 19m, is taught in English, and includes a certificate of completion. Learners rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 268 reviews, with 1,037 students enrolled. It is a paid course, last updated February 2025.

Beginner's Guide to Interior Design: Transform Your Home

Ready to arrange your home or renovate it for the first time? Or perhaps you simply desire to learn the fundamentals of interior design? This course is perfect for you – no prior experience is necessary! It's the essential foundation for anyone interested in interior design basics.

Join Gianina, an experienced interior design instructor with over 2 years of experience teaching on Kajabi and a thriving online community (52,000+ followers on Instagram @balnak.design), to unlock the secrets to creating a beautiful and functional living space. Over 2000+ students have already benefited from this comprehensive course. We'll provide you with clear, engaging content and visuals to ensure a rewarding learning experience.

This course covers the core principles of interior design, equipping you with the knowledge to create a home you love.

Here's a detailed look at what you'll learn:

  • Introduction: Get an overview of the course content and what you'll achieve.
  • Elements of Interior Design: Master the fundamental elements – space, color, light, shape, and accents – to achieve interior design harmony.
  • Room Arrangement Foundations: Learn how to effectively arrange a room, balancing harmony, functionality, and budget.
  • Color Theory (Chromatics): Understand the psychology of color, learn how to choose the right palettes, and master color combinations.
  • Lighting Design: Select and position the perfect lighting fixtures for every room, calculating optimal light levels.
  • Interior Design Styles: Explore 13 popular interior design styles, understand their characteristics, and find inspiration for your own home.
  • Kitchen Ergonomics: Design a functional and attractive kitchen, focusing on appliance placement, the work triangle, and counter design.
  • Design Principles: Learn the ideal spacing and positioning of furniture for a balanced and visually appealing room.
  • Small Space Design: Discover proven tips and tricks to make even the smallest spaces feel larger and more open.
  • Space Organization: Optimize your existing space, declutter effectively, and implement efficient storage solutions.
  • Case Study: Follow along with a real-life apartment makeover, from initial planning to final execution – a practical, step-by-step guide.

What students are saying:

"This is my first online learning course in Interior Design, so as a beginner your course has enlightened me on the basic of design in every aspect. I have genuinely learned a lot. Thank you." – Sathya K.

"One of the best interior design courses I've done! Gianina takes time to explain everything, it is easy to understand, useful and practical also for beginner interior designer" – Veronika D.

"This course is designed with very clear and useful information! I loved the simplicity and clear, qualitative slides. Great for overall knowledge :) highly recommended to anyone!" – Mariana S.

Big hugs,

Gianina

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