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What you will learn with the Décor School Interior Decorating Course Influences of the Past This course begins with the origins of architectural elements, continues with the influence of history on various styles and includes the very latest products as they are released. Our commitment is to continually update as new products and styles develop. Influences of the Past This course begins with the origins of architectural elements, continues with the influence of history on various styles and includes the very latest products as they are released. Our commitment is to continually update as new products and styles develop. Drawing Floor Plans and Planning a Furniture Layout You will learn an easy way to measure and make a rough sketch of a room and to produce a professional floor plan from your rough sketch, using our simple step-by-step method. Using our furniture cutouts, you will have fun creating layouts with a focus, axis and allowance for traffic flow. Decorating Principles, Styles and Room Guidelines This module will help you develop a sense of mood, harmony and scale in order to enhance any space, as required. Colour, Texture and Pattern We introduce you to the colour wheel and train you to use hues, shades, tints, tones and intensities to plan sure-fire colour schemes. Colour, Texture and Pattern We introduce you to the colour wheel and train you to use hues, shades, tints, tones and intensities to plan sure-fire colour schemes. Floor Treatments Wooden flooring, carpeting, rugs, tiles - they form the ‘basis’ of every room. Wall Treatments Wall coverings have developed apace recently with exciting new developments, and we ’ve got them all ‘covered’! Lighting and Electrical Subtle or dramatic lighting techniques are important, but so is practical ‘project lighting’. Fabrics Whether they will be used for upholstery or drapery, fabrics are an essential component in decorating. We teach you about fibres, weaves, prints, dyes and the care of fabrics. Window Treatments These will be among the most decorative aspects of a room. You will be able to select from curtains, blinds, shutters and valances. Accessories and Finishing Touches Outdoor furnishings are an important part of living in South Africa. Scatter cushions, picture groupings and ornaments are also covered. Our course offers information about balustrades, dado rails, picture rails and even picture framing. Business Aspects Budgets and business aspects are discussed in detail; such as working with contractors, site meetings, agreements and dealing with clients. Presentations |