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Basic interior decorating is easily learned

Interior decorating for beginners starts with this free online home decorating course





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Basic interior decorating, like every profession, has a foundation of general knowledge to build upon. Until the foundation is understood, proficiency in the field of endeavor can never be attained.



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It's not necessary to attend years of schooling or take Interior Decorating classes to design and plan your decorating scheme. However, some basic knowledge will make your projects move along smoothly and in the right direction. Follow the steps in this free online home decorating course and you'll soon develop confidence in your ability to decorate the home that suits your needs and personality.

Instructions for Using this Online Home Decorating Course

This is a Free Self Study Course

online home decorating course

  • No tests are required
  • No grades are given
  • No consultation is offered
  • No certificate or diploma is offered for the completion of this course

This is offered as a free self-directed course because I believe everyone is creative. Everyone can develop a home they love and are proud of.

I have a passion for the subject of interior decorating. I also love to teach and share knowledge. This website is a natural pairing of these interests.

This is a labor of love and sharing on my part. I've done my best to provide accurate and detailed information. If there are errors in the information I offer, feel free to Contact Me





This course is designed as an online textbook. You can start with the basic interior decorating subjects listed below. Read each page for basic information.

Some pages have exercises listed at the bottom of the page. These are optional but will help you build your skills as you learn to decorate your home like a professional.

Often times the text will refer you to a workbook page. Look here for a complete listing of home decorating workbook pages, or click on the Navigation link "Workbook" in the bar at the top of the page.

The third section of this course consists of exercises that will help you develop your creativity. These exercises can be found in the back issues of Creative Home Decorating Workshop . These exercises will help you expand your imagination and creativty. They are fun to do and will help you see your home in an entirely new light.

Below is a listing of subjects that will be helpful in your study of interior decorating. Check this list before you start new projects to learn new skills or remind yourself of things that need to be done in order to achieve the look you desire.




Basic Interior Decorating Subjects

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Also take the time to look over the list of Workbook Pages to aid you in analyzing your rooms and projects. These will bring you a long way to understanding basic interior decorating. All of these decorating basics will help improve your decorating skills and move you closer to achieving the home of your dreams.

This course doesn't have to be followed in any particular order. If you are only interested in choosing a color scheme, than read the color section. The same goes for furniture arrangement, or choosing a decorating style. One section does not depend on any other section. Read and study at your own pace.

The purpose of this course is to help you develop your creativity and gain confidence in your decorating style and preferences.

Revisit often as I am adding new content almost daily. In the meantime, there are over 200 pages of information on this site. Pour some coffee, explore the site, relax and have fun. The decorated home of your dreams is within reach!

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