Interior design: Create your first room design from 0

Name: Interior design: Create your first room design from 0
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Bedroom interior design

Created bydiskill interior design school

Last updated 7/2025

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What you'll learn

Develop a sense of style and composition
Learn the basics of color theory and palette selection, and create a mood board in Canva using chosen colors and textures.
Understand the basics of layout and ergonomics of bedroom and create layout
Learn to use HomeStyler and make realistic renders

Course content

7 sections • 14 lectures • 4h 58m total length

Getting to know the client25:37
Design Brief - is the first and main document that begins the work with the client. This is where the designer fills in the details of the object and design wishes from the client's words.

Watch the online interview of designer Anna with the client (it is below).

During the conversation, the client will tell us his design requirements for his bedroom.

We have prepared and filled for you the file “Mini Brief for the Room for Maria and Alex”, which is below the video. You will use it further when you start to do your tasks. Read it carefully after watching the interview to consolidate the material.

Next in the lessons you will work on a project for Maria and Alex (the clients).

Rules of color combination in the interior. Theory12:21
Learn to pick color schemes and palettes for interior design, balance client preferences with complex colors, and build mood boards using digital tools that translate into 3D visualizations.
Color selection. Practice7:32
There isn’t just one perfect color palette for every project. Anna picked her colors, and now it’s your turn to pick yours!
Find a color palette for the interior of the clients Maria and Alex on the free website https://colorpalettes.net/, save it, and attach it to the answer.
Make sure to look at the pictures and ideas in the brief to help you.
Please, send only one palette and only in jpeg or png format.
Choose one color palette for your project.

Collages and moodboards. Theory11:47
Explore collages and mood boards for interior design, using textures, colors, and materials to brainstorm, align with clients, and express the space vibe before three-dimensional visualization.
Creating a collage moodboard. Practice14:02
Create a collage mood board in Canva using a chosen color palette and textures. Arrange photos from Unsplash with templates, adjust layouts, and export or share.
Create a beautiful and unique collage

Bedroom ergonomics19:27
Explore bedroom ergonomics by designing comfortable bed placement, standard bed sizes, and safe walkways, while optimizing wardrobe depth, desk space, lighting, and television positioning.
Principles of creating furniture layouts12:44
Learn to design bedrooms with layouts by defining the room's primary function, maintaining clear windows, ensuring furniture can function, and achieving a balanced, beautiful space.

Registration in Homestyler. Familiarization with the interface and model library23:01
Learn to sign in to Homestyler, familiarize with the interface and model library, and build your first room using walls, doors, windows, 2d and 3d views, and camera presets.
Transferring the dimensioned plan to Homestyler27:37
FAQ of the lesson: The dimensions of the room do not match those in the base image (uploaded file).

Answer: Yes, sometimes this happens if you uploaded the base image incorrectly - this does not affect the dimensions of the room itself.

You can start working in Homestyler without uploading a base image. This step is optional. The image of the plan helps you avoid switching between files while drawing walls, as it appears directly in your workspace. However, if you prefer to draw walls without a background image, you can do so.
Transfer the room's dimensioned plan into Homestyler.

Creating a bedroom layout in Homestyler25:47
Create a spacious bedroom layout in Homestyler for Maria and Alex, detailing bed size and placement, wardrobe in a niche, makeup work area, mirrors, curtains, and lighting.
Setting the lighting21:37
Set lighting for a bedroom by layering ceiling lights, spotlights, a chandelier above the bed, and wall sconces. Check layout in 3d and 2d views for balanced proportions.
Make a bedroom layout using the plan given to you

Detailing the 3D model of the room. Part 134:33
Detail the 3D room model by applying client briefs to walls, flooring, and textiles in a minimal aesthetic, using materials, textures, and decorative panels in Homestyler.
Detailing the 3D model of the room. Part 224:30
Detail the 3d room model by selecting appropriate textiles, carpets, and decor to render realism. Learn fabric choices like cotton, linen, flax, adding throws, rugs, and simple custom furniture.
Making renderings of the room37:32
Create realistic renders of a bedroom by mastering camera positions, clipping, lighting, and window views in Homestyler, compare textures and furniture, and present to your client.
Make a bedroom 3D visualizations (renders)

Requirements

There are no special requirements — this course is beginner-friendly! You don’t need any prior experience in interior design or 3D software. All you need is: A computer or laptop with internet access A free account on HomeStyler Basic computer skills (like taking screenshots and uploading files) That’s it! We’ll guide you step-by-step from the very beginning.

Description

Learn the basics of bedroom interior design — no expensive software or high-end computer needed. This practical online course is perfect for beginners and anyone planning a home renovation. You’ll explore color theory, create a moodboard in Canva, develop a layout plan, and bring your design to life with a 3D render using HomeStyler — a simple, intuitive online tool.

The course also covers fundamentals of ergonomics and key principles of functional layout design, helping you create spaces that are not only beautiful but also comfortable and practical.

Whether you dream of becoming a designer or just want to create a beautiful space for yourself, this course will guide you through the essential steps in a clear, accessible way.

Your instructor is Anna Rokha, a professional interior designer with over 15 years of experience. She holds a Master’s degree from a Spanish university and runs her own studio, Rokha Interiors, which has been featured in Ideas for DESIGN + DECOR and CASAVIVA. Anna is known for her practical teaching style and ability to make complex design concepts simple and engaging.

This course is designed to spark your creativity and give you real, hands-on skills — even if you’ve never opened a design program before. All you need is internet access and your imagination.

Join now and start creating beautiful, functional interiors — for yourself or your future clients!

Who this course is for:

This course is for beginners who want to learn the basics of interior design through practice. It’s perfect for: Aspiring interior designers with no prior experience Creative individuals who want to try designing their first room Students or hobbyists interested in layout, color, and 3D visualization Anyone who wants to create a beautiful bedroom design step by step using free tools like HomeStyler and Canva No professional background required — just a desire to learn and create!

Interior design: Create your first room design from 0

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Course content

Getting to know the client1 lecture • 26min

How to choose colors2 lectures • 20min

How to select textures2 lectures • 26min

Working out the furniture layout2 lectures • 32min

Transferring the dimensioned plan to Homestyler2 lectures • 51min

Creating a bedroom layout in Homestyler2 lectures • 47min

Creating a bedroom visualization in Homestyler3 lectures • 1hr 37min

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