Interior Design Course
Learn practical skills in room planning and design, colour, storage, styling, mood board creation and more.
This 6-week course is the ideal starting point for anyone building, renovating or refreshing their home.
Discover the principles of interior design and styling and learn how to make informed choices through practical insights and hands-on activities.
Explore how space, mood and function work together – and how to select finishes, plan rooms, reduce clutter and style with intention.
The course is presented by Natalie Fermoyle of Bella Life Style – an interior design expert with over 20 years of experience in the building industry.
Includes: PDF presentation copy, course workbook, colour wheel, coloured pencils, Certificate of Completion, notebook and pen, tea and coffee, free parking.
Course Details
| Duration | 6 Monday Evenings or Tuesday Mornings |
|---|---|
| Location | Home Base Design & Build Centre |
| Cost | $400 single | $750 double |
| Payment Options | Visa | Mastercard | Afterpay |
Course Structure
Week 1: Planning and Design
The golden rules for design
Energy efficiency for building and renovating
Reading and amending house plans
Recognising architectural styles
Week 2: Lighting, Furniture Placement and Flooring
Product tour and group discussion
Lighting styles and functions
A guide to furniture placement
Activity: furniture layouts
Flooring types and applications
Activity: flooring colour and direction
Week 3: Kitchens, Bathrooms and Laundries
Product tour and group discussion
A guide to design and space planning
Materials, finishes, hardware and fittings
Activity: mood boards
Week 4: Storage, Window Treatments and Fabrics
Creating effective storage
Activity: storage planning
Window treatments and styling tips
Fabric types and working with patterns
Activity: digital styling
Week 5: Colour Theory
An introduction to colour
Key schemes, relationships and meanings
Colour trends and a guide to paint
Activity: colour relationships
Week 6: Styles, Themes and Trends
Recognising styles and themes
Wall styling — wallpaper, artwork and mirrors
Styling trends, techniques and tips
Activity: vision boards
Course feedback
"I really enjoyed the course. It was very interesting and provided lots of tips and useful information. Presenter was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The course has reignited my interest in home décor and styling."
"The entire course has been inspiring and informative. Absolutely brilliant for building confidence with making choices and informed decisions. Also, new product information has been fabulous, along with tips for preparing a brief for specialists. Thank you!"
"Presenter is very knowledgeable and has so much passion for her teaching and work. She has made it very interesting and good value for money."
"I've come away with loads of great ideas. I now look at styles and products (like flooring) with new eyes."
"Absolutely loved the course. Content and presentation were excellent. Natalie was a very calm, informative and easy person to listen to. I loved her passion and eagerness to help people with their questions and queries."
"This is a course I have wanted to take part in for some time, and now I have completed it I could not be happier. Natalie is so knowledgeable and helpful. So glad I took part. Thank you."
"The course has been so enjoyable and has sparked so many interesting conversations. This has helped with many decisions for our renovation and making informed choices."
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