Online Class: Interior Decorating Made Easy

If you feel overwhelmed with trying to create the perfect room to match your lifestyle, then this online class is for you. This course provides a solid framework so you can start decorating or redecorating your home and covers all the important aspects of interior design and style that you can immediately put into practice.

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Course Description

Have you always wanted to learn the basic decorating principles and techniques without having to attend an interior design school? Interior Decorating Made Easy will give you a quick and easy overview of the design process. You'll learn the principles of design -- color, texture, scale and balance and how to apply them to any room or a whole house. Best of all you can take the class online when and where it's most convenient for your schedule.

This class was developed for those of us who can feel overwhelmed with trying to create the perfect room for our lifestyle. There is no wrong or right way of doing things when it comes to personal style just as long as it's pleasing to you so forget your fears of 'design police' evaluating you. The lesson content provides a framework in which to start redecorating or decorating and the general knowledge about the basics of interior design that you can easily learn and put into practice.

Even if you're not a born decorator, this course will help you gain confidence in the development of your personal style.

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Course Motivation

Do you ever find yourself feeling overwhelmed, trying to create the perfect room for your particular lifestyle?

Do you fear the "design police" are sure to get after you?

Would you like to feel confident discussing styles, line, balance, harmony, rhythm, colors, fabrics, lighting, plans, etc.?

If you answered yes to any (or all) of these questions, you need first to relax and realize there is no right or wrong way of doing things when it comes to personal style. You have only to please yourself. Then, sign up for this course, "Interior Decorating Made Easy."

Even if you're not a born decorator, this detailed course will provide enough general knowledge about the field to have you decorating (or redecorating) with confidence. When you complete the course, you will have a better feel for:

Line, balance, harmony, rhythm, and colors
Theme, scale, proportion, balance, harmony, rhythm, focus, and lighting
Treating flooring, walls, and ceiling in a variety of ways
Using curtains, drapes, shades, blinds, shutters, and other window treatments
Furniture styles
Accessorizing various spaces
How to evaluate decorating myths and rules.

There is no reason for decorating to confuse, overwhelm, or frustrate you. Best of all, because enrollment is open 24/7, there’s no reason to put off starting. Register today.

How would you describe your lifestyle?

Does your current living space adequately reflect that lifestyle?

Would you like to know how to make various rooms better serve their primary functions?

Do you fear how others judge your decorating style?

Do you wish you could find a quick and easy overview of the design process so you could get started making changes?

If you answer yes to any (or all) of these questions, then this course, "Interior Decorating Made Easy," has much to offer you. Whether you are you a total beginner in the field or have you been undertaking home projects for some time, the course will help solidify your thinking. It is open to anyone with an interest in decorating. There are no required books, but the online material and net-links require reading at a high school level.

The course consists of nine self-paced, self-contained lessons:

Lesson 1: Introduction to Interior Design

Lesson 2: Elements of Design

Lesson 3: Decorating Styles

Lesson 4: Flooring

Lesson 5: Walls and Ceilings

Lesson 6: Windows and Window Treatments

Lesson 7: Furniture

Lesson 8: Accessories

Lesson 9: Rules and Myths

Each lesson includes a practice assignment designed to get you applying directly the information you have learned. These written assignments are intended to help you begin to formulate and solidify your own future decorating plans. One, for instance, sends you to a free website to experiment with coloring different kinds of rooms.

Many of the lessons also include a review quiz that highlights aspects that deserve special note. Students who score 70% or better on the quizzes complete this course successfully.

Lessons must be completed sequentially. You cannot access Lessons 2 and 3 until you’ve first finished your coursework for Lesson 1.

If you encounter questions or areas that leave you confused, you can contact your instructor directly at any time by using the Class Email Forum under the Communications tab in the main classroom area. Within three or four days, her response will show up in your own email in-box.

After completing Interior Decorating Made Easy, you will be able better to --

Grasp the various elements that go into determining style: line, balance, harmony, rhythm, and color
Understand the parts played in decorating by theme, scale, proportion, balance, harmony, rhythm, focus, and lighting
Know how to evaluate the primary purpose or use of various kinds of rooms and to make each room appropriately formal or informal, kid-friendly, provide storage, etc.
Appreciate various decorating styles and know what constitutes them
Be able to evaluate flooring for color, durability, and other essential properties
Choose intelligently among curtains, drapes, shades, blinds and shutters and other available window treatments
Select from the vast array of wall and ceiling treatments available
Have the confidence to accessorize any space
Know the basic home decorating rules and some of myths

Best of all, you control the pace of learning. You can register today and get started learning techniques that will ensure your decorating or redecorating success. Sign up now!

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Course Lessons

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Interior Decorating

Brief overview of styles, line, balance, harmony and rhythm, colors, fabrics, lighting, and plans. 160 Total Points

Lesson 1 Video
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Lesson 1: Assignment
Complete Assignment: Elements of Design
Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: Elements of Design

Basics of elements: theme, scale and proportion, balance, harmony and rhythm, focus, and lighting. Additional lesson topics: Drawing a Floor Plan 170 Total Points

Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Lesson 2: Assignment
Complete Assignment: What Do You Think?
Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Decorating Styles

An overview of styles. Additional lesson topics: Decorating Styles; What's Your Decorating Style 80 Total Points

Lesson 3 Video
Lesson discussions: What's Your Favorite Style
Complete: Lesson 3: Assignment A
Complete: Lesson 3: Assignment B
Assessment: Lesson 3: Exam

Lesson 4: Flooring

Flooring selections. 70 Total Points

Lesson 4 Video
Lesson discussions: What type of flooring?
Complete: Lesson 4: Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 4: Exam

Lesson 5: Walls and Ceilings

Wall and ceiling treatments. 150 Total Points

Lesson 5 Video
Complete Assignment: Walls and Ceilings
Assessment: Lesson 5: Exam

Lesson 6: Windows and Window Treatments

Curtains, drapes, shades, blinds, shutters, and other window treatments. Additional lesson topics: Decorating Ideas 70 Total Points

Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Lesson 6: Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 6: Exam

Lesson 7: Furniture

Furniture styles. 145 Total Points

Lesson 7 Video
Complete Assignment: Style of Furniture
Assessment: Lesson 7: Exam

Lesson 8: Accessories

Accessorizing a space. Additional lesson topics: Pinterest 60 Total Points

Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Lesson 8: Assignment
Assessment: Lesson 8: Exam

Lesson 9: Rules and Myths

Some decorating myths and rules. 110 Total Points

Lesson 9 Video
Lesson discussions: What is your opinion of this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
Complete: Final Assignment
Complete Assignment: Rules and Myths

1015

Total Course Points

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

Describe elements of design.
Define decorating styles.
Describe types of flooring to consider when designing.
Describe methods for decorating walls and ceilings.
Describe techniques for decorating windows and window treatments.
Describe ways to decorate with furniture.
Summarize rules and myths when decorating a home.
Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.

Additional Course Information

Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online

View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

Course Title: Interior Decorating Made Easy

Course Number: 8900304

Lessons Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars (1,212 votes)

Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries

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UniversalClass.com > Arts, Crafts & Hobbies > Home Decorating

Availability: This course is online and available in all 50 states including: California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, and Washington.

Last Updated: April 2022

Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class

CEU Value: 0.8 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)

CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).

Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.

Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams

Instructor: Nancy Fillip

Syllabus: View Syllabus

Course Fee: $95.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

"I would like to thank you for teaching me the elements of decorating. I feel more self-assured in decorating or redecorating my home. I may not have your professional expertise but I feel I can create a living area which would comfortable, welcoming, and pleasing to my family. Also, I am grateful you strongly suggested to look for other shopping sources besides retail since budget is always a consideration. Excellent and interesting class." -- Jessica R.
"This course was so helpful to me! I am moving from a coastal area where the house styles were mostly coastal, beachy, or tropical. I really learned how to work with architecture of this new house and come up with a cohesive, pleasing design style. I am sorry to see the class end!" -- Tammy R.
"I enjoyed this course. It helped me get a framework of thought for pursuing this kind of job. It also highlighted some important trains of thought for customer satisfaction. It also emphasized that it is more of a conveyed feeling in the room than it is a structured set of rules to apply. That helps us intuitively in doing these things." -- Richard K.
"The course was well organized and the topics and the explanation were good. The feedback from the instructor was good and it will help me in the future." -- Silone G.
"This was one of the best courses I've had in a very long time. It has really motivated and inspired me to make my home more welcoming." -- Tonia C.
"The assignments were very appropriate and really tested what was thought and learned." -- Dinna L.
"Loved her. She communicated well. She really helped me out when i needed it most." -- Gina M.
"Enjoyed the course and appreciated that the instructor took the time to read all the assignments." -- Rochelle F.
"For anyone considering interior decorating, this is a good inexpensive way to get a feel for what you will be facing going in. This is a good course and I enjoyed it. As an person that has been decorating without any formal education in this field, I learned a few things that I did not know from this course." -- Cheryl E.
"How to find out my decorating style is the most helpful in this course. Very excited." -- Pungkiarti W.