Gain a comprehensive understanding of residential interior design at your own pace and convenience through our online course. This version of KLC’s introductory interior design course emphasizes the essential principles of designing for residential spaces. The course covers a range of topics, including the design process, color schemes, fabric and trimmings selection, lighting considerations, scale-based space planning, soft furnishings, concept development, sourcing materials, creating sample boards, and managing residential projects. By the end of the course, you will be able to create a professional-quality concept board and sample board for a room in your own home or for a client provided by KLC.

The course consists of eight engaging and interactive sections, accessible through our state-of-the-art online learning platform called ‘My KLC.’ As an online student, you will follow the same curriculum as full-time and part-time students enrolled in The Interior Design Course – Level 1. The course materials include streaming video lectures, short exercises, downloadable notes, and supplementary resources.

Throughout regular working hours, tutor support is available through KLC’s Open Learning helpline. Upon completing the course, you can submit your formal coursework, which includes a concept board and sample board, for tutor feedback via an online link provided by KLC.

In addition to the theoretical project provided in the course, you have the option to apply the coursework to your own personal project, allowing you to develop a thoughtful and creative design solution for a reception room or bedroom that can be implemented in real-life settings.

Topics Covered:

• The design process
• Color selection for interiors
• Developing a design concept
• Textiles, trimmings, and soft furnishings
• Creating and sourcing design schemes
• Scale-based space planning
• Lighting considerations
• Creating a sample board

Course Outcomes:

• Acquire knowledge about fundamental areas of interior design and decoration
• Develop ideas and skills for personal design projects, gaining the confidence to tackle your own endeavors
• Feel inspired to explore design and experiment creatively
• Enhance your graphic and presentation skills
• Understand the various considerations involved in a design project
• Learn efficient techniques for achieving professional design outcomes
• Solve the design challenges of a room in your own home or for a friend or relative
• Serve as a stepping stone towards further interior design training

Who Should Enroll:

• This course assumes no prior knowledge and is suitable for anyone with an interest in interior design.

Access to Course Materials:

• KLC’s online learning environment can be easily accessed from any device with a fast broadband or 4G connection. Most materials are viewable on smartphones and tablets, although a desktop or laptop computer is necessary for completing coursework.

Digital Skills Requirements:

• To fully benefit from this mode of study, especially if you seek feedback on your final submission, it is essential to possess good digital skills, including the ability to:
  • Follow simple instructions to access and utilize our online systems
  • Create folders and organize different file types within them
  • View PDF files and work with Microsoft Office files and image files
  • Edit and resize image files, as well as upload and download them
  • Stream videos, including pausing, starting, and stopping playback
  • Conduct online searches and work with multiple browser tabs
  • Utilize software such as PowerPoint, Keynote, Photoshop, or InDesign (or their equivalents) to create image collages and add annotations using text tools.