Interior design made easy

Explore the seven elements of interior design—space, lines, shapes, colors, textures, light, and prints—and learn to balance positive and negative space to shape mood and harmony.

Explore symmetrical balance, asymmetrical balance, and radial balance; harness rhythm through repetition, alternation, and progression; and establish focal points, proportion, and harmony to unify interior design.

Learn how to design a successful room by considering function, atmosphere, and harmony, and by integrating color, fabrics, texture, lighting, and accessories through thoughtful layout and balance.

Form your eye first by learning to balance furniture, accessories, fabrics, and colors, then assess functionality, cost, atmosphere, style, and proportion and scale to harmonize the room.

Discover how color theory shapes atmosphere and space perception using the color wheel, primary, secondary, tertiary, and neutral colors to influence mood.

Explore hue, saturation, and brightness and how tint, shade, and tone shape color perception. Analyze shade and intensity to craft mood and color harmony, using accent colors.

Apply color schemes in home design using complementary colors with balanced proportions. Explore analog, adjacent (triad), divided complementary, tetradic, monotone, and monochromatic schemes, emphasizing neutral tones and a dominant color.

Master building a color scheme by matching to existing room colors, choosing shade relationships, and using tools like Color Snap and colors that call to generate palettes with 3–4 colors.

Use wall color to alter space perception; apply intense colors as accents and dilute with white or neutrals to avoid fatigue. Pair white and black with tones to expand rooms.

Apply the 60/30/10 color rule to achieve balance. Use 60% as the dominant color on walls or floors, 30% as secondary in furniture or textiles, and 10% as accent objects.

Discover color psychology in interior design, using warm hues like red and yellow for energy and cool hues like blue and green for calm across active and inactive spaces.

Test wall colors in daylight on portions to see tones, balance bright hues with neutrals, and use white as a base with accents across rooms to harmonize with furniture.

Balance natural and artificial light to shape atmosphere and warmth, with color, intensity, and dispersion defining space, textures, and room-specific atmospheres.

Assess natural light by room orientation to guide color choices, finishes, and furniture placement, using mirrors and window treatments to control brightness from north, south, east, and west.

Discover how to evaluate home lighting by comparing watts and lumens, why LED bulbs reduce watts while boosting brightness, and how the FTC requires lumens on the label.

Explore the four bulb types—incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, and LED. Compare energy use, lifespan, light quality, and environmental impact from incandescent inefficiency to LEDs' long life and recyclability.

Explore three artificial light types—ambient, functional (task/decorative), and low lighting—and the rule of three light sources. Discover how general, functional, and accent lighting shape mood and highlight focal elements.

Explore light features: intensity, kelvin color temperature, and color rendering index (cri), and how they shape interior mood. Learn to calculate lumens and lux by room area and activity.

Position evenly spaced hallway lighting to illuminate art and mirrors while layering kitchen light with general, task, and island chandeliers about two-thirds of island length and 75–90 cm away.

Explore bathroom lighting options to brighten the space and illuminate your face for makeup using a wall applique, ceiling spotlights, or suspended fixtures, while considering IP protection and safety zones.

Set up central lighting that marks the main areas—relaxation, reading, and dining—and place chandeliers 1.9 to 2.2 meters from the floor; use floor or desk lamp for reading or work.

Create a restful bedroom with warm, dimmable lighting and bedside lamps positioned 20 cm from the mattress and 60 cm up, and adjust color temperature to suit natural light.

Master lighting by layering sources on three levels—floor, middle, and ceiling or sconces—and using warm 3000 kelvin light with dimmers to balance ambience and natural light.

Art Deco interior design features bold symmetry and geometric shapes with metallic finishes. Blend strong colors, luxurious materials, and elegant lighting to create a functional yet opulent space.

Explore boho chic design by mixing colors, textures, and finishes to create a personal, intimate space that reflects freedom, creativity, and travel-inspired storytelling.

Explore contemporary style as it evolves in the present, incorporating 3D materials, smart home systems, and sustainable, open-plan designs with neutral tones.

Explore eclectic style, a union of multiple design currents that blends old and new with a unifying color palette, textures, and furniture from different periods.

Explore Hollywood Regency, a glamorous 1930s style marked by elegance and drama. Pair simple lines with rich finishes, crystal lighting, velvet fabrics, and bold decorative details.

Explore industrial style design with unfinished finishes, exposed masonry and metal accents to create functional, minimalist spaces in homes or public venues.

Explore minimalist design by embracing less is more through pure forms, neutral tones, natural finishes, multifunctional furniture, and restrained lighting to create airy, high-quality spaces.

Explore modern interior design defined by form follows function, neutral tones, and minimal furniture, emphasizing steel, glass, and concrete, natural light, and clutter-free spaces.

Explore how the retro style combines intense colors and abstract shapes with bold geometric patterns to create a cheerful, modern 60s-inspired space.

Explore rustic design rooted in 19th-century warmth, emphasizing organic materials, natural textures, and unpretentious charm through solid wood furniture, exposed beams, stone and brick finishes, and soothing neutral colors.

Explore Scandinavian style, a Nordic-inspired, modern minimalist design that blends functionality with comfort using natural materials, light colors, and bright interiors.

Shabby chic blends romantic, feminine aesthetics with nostalgic sophistication, originating in the 18th century and popularized in the 1980s–1990s, featuring vintage furniture, floral motifs, and pastel colors.

Traditional style, rooted in 18th–19th century Europe, emphasizes comfort, symmetry, and antiques with calm natural tones and restrained solid wood finishes.

Create a nostalgic, romantic vintage interior by mixing pre-60s objects with refurbished solid wood furniture, neutral warm tones, floral wallpaper, aged finishes, and restrained decorations to evoke the past.

Learn kitchen ergonomics by designing a safe, efficient space with proper dimensions, lighting, and organized zones for supply, storage, washing, prep, and cooking, guided by the triangle rule.

Master practical kitchen layout rules for ovens, dishwashers, hoods, refrigerators, sinks, and islands, with recommended distances and hood performance calculations.

Explore kitchen counters and countertop options, comparing solid wood, laminate, chipboard, MDF, glass, stainless steel, and natural stones like granite, marble, quartzite, quartz, Corian, epoxy resin, and ceramic tile.

Place bed on the carpet with at least 60 cm extending on three sides, or use two smaller rugs if space is tight; adjust bedside tables and lamps for proportion.

Explore bathroom installation guidelines for sanitary items, including sink height of 85 cm and mirror distance of 10–20 cm. Learn spacing for fixtures like toilet paper holder and towel rack.

Master dining area layout by selecting table sizes for four to ten, maintaining at least 25 cm seat spacing, and aligning lighting and carpet distances.

Discover practical living room rules for ergonomic spacing, including 45–60 cm between large pieces, 40–45 cm between sofa and coffee table, and paintings not exceeding two-thirds the furniture length.

Learn how to make small rooms feel larger by applying proportion, color, and unity. Explore practical choices for walls, floors, windows, and furniture to maximize space efficiently.

Explore how walls define a room by painting in one color or using light wallpaper, creating harmony, unifying doors, and using mirrors to visually enlarge small spaces.

Select windows and curtains to manage natural light, match wall colors, and elongate height in small rooms, using neutral frames and cohesive patterns.

Explore how flooring choices shape room perception, from carpet and rugs to color, prints, and proportion, and learn to create an airy, cohesive space while balancing style and maintenance.

Explore how furniture and upholstery shape space in small rooms by balancing height, using lighter color furniture and smaller pieces, and limiting clutter to achieve unity, harmony, and perceived spaciousness.

Explore how optical illusions balance room proportions using color, lighting, mirrors, and vertical stripes. Learn practical tricks to make spaces feel taller, wider, or longer.

maximize room space by choosing furniture with legs and two-function pieces, use light and transparent or reflective surfaces, and keep walls and shelves spacious with layered lighting.

Choose light colors with minimal prints, simple doors, and light floors for small spaces; avoid heavy stone, clutter, symmetry, and excessive furniture, and favor floor-to-ceiling light cabinets.

Learn how to balance space and storage by selecting unused items, managing emotional attachments, and integrating storage solutions to maintain an orderly home.

Apply a three category sorting method to the bathroom and other spaces: keep, throw away, or store daily use items, with steps to remove expired items and a 50% rule.

Learn practical kitchen decluttering by removing expired items, categorizing perishables by usage, and setting rules for non-perishables to fit your cooking needs.

Discover practical wardrobe decluttering: remove torn items, sort by wear frequency, keep what you wear, donate or sell what you don't, and apply a buy something, give something up rule.

Organize the kitchen space with guidance from the interior design made easy course, emphasizing clear organization to improve layout and function.

Learn practical strategies to organize bathroom space efficiently with telescopic shelves, door bars and towel racks, wardrobes with mirrors, vertical drawers, and under-sink storage for towels and essentials.

Organize the bedroom with drawers, storage boxes, ottomans, and under-bed space to hide items and maximize storage. Use drawer dividers, seasonal bags, and clear boxes to sort clothes.

Organize the living room for relaxation with storage-minded touches like drawers and a sofa with storage. Install floor-to-ceiling cabinets, simple touch-opening wardrobe doors, shelves, and baskets to hide most belongings.