INTERIOR DESIGN CLASS

INTERIOR DESIGN CLASS

A practical 6-week training designed to help you understand interior design, read and plan spaces, create professional design concepts, work with clients, source materials, execute projects, and build a profitable interior design business.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

FOUNDATION OF INTERIOR DESIGN

• What interior design is and what it is not

• The difference between interior design and decoration

• How interior design solves real space and functionality problems

• Understanding the Nigerian interior design market

• Residential vs. commercial interior projects

• Identifying opportunities within the interior design industry

• How to think like a designer, not just a decorator

READING A SPACE & DESIGN THINKING

• How to walk into a space and know where to begin

• Understanding the purpose and function of a space

• Identifying problems with layout, lighting, ventilation and movement

• Understanding entry points and natural flow

• How to observe the client's lifestyle and needs

• Correcting existing problems through better design

• Balancing functionality, aesthetics and efficiency

CLIENT BRIEF & MEASUREMENTS

• How to take a proper client brief

• The right questions to ask your client

• How to turn a client's ideas into a workable design plan

• Understanding client preferences, budget and expectations

• What to measure and why it matters

• Using measuring tapes and other measurement tools

• Measuring walls, windows, doors, ceilings and floor spaces

• Taking photo references and documenting a space

• Creating simple floor plans and measurement sketches

• Avoiding costly measurement mistakes

INTERIOR DESIGN APPS & DIGITAL TOOLS

• Essential tools every beginner interior designer needs

• Using technology to plan and present your designs

• 2D drawing and floor-planning tools

• Introduction to SketchUp and Floorplanner

• 3D visualization with Roomstyler and Planner 5D

• Introduction to AutoCAD basics

• Using Canva for moodboards and client presentations

• Using Pinterest for inspiration and design direction

• Free vs. paid design tools

• Preparing professional design presentations for clients

SPACE PLANNING & FUNCTIONALITY

• Understanding space planning

• Open-plan vs. closed-plan spaces

• Residential vs. commercial layout considerations

• Making small spaces functional

• Designing multifunctional spaces

• Furniture placement and movement flow

• Understanding proportions and spacing

• Creating layouts that balance beauty and usability

• Planning spaces according to the client's needs and lifestyle

DESIGN STYLES

• Understanding what a design style means

• How to identify a client's preferred style

• Modern

• Scandinavian

• Boho

• Industrial

• Afrocentric

• How to combine styles tastefully

• How to adapt design styles to Nigerian spaces

• Creating style boards and visual direction

• Matching furniture, colours, materials and décor to a chosen style

FLOORING, WALLS & LIGHTING

• Understanding the importance of flooring in interior design

• Ceramic and porcelain tiles

• Vinyl flooring

• Rugs and carpets

• Polished concrete

• Wooden flooring options

• Choosing flooring based on usage and budget

• Understanding wall treatments and finishes

• Paint and wallpaper

• POP and 3D panels

• Wood cladding

• Understanding ambient, task and accent lighting

• Creating mood and functionality through lighting

• Combining flooring, walls and lighting into one cohesive design

COLOUR THEORY & PALETTE PLANNING

• Understanding colour in interior design

• Warm vs. cool colours

• How to combine colours effectively

• Colour psychology

• Creating balanced colour palettes

• Choosing colours based on the purpose of a space

• Matching colours with furniture, flooring and lighting

• Creating professional colour boards for clients

SOURCING, VENDORS & PROJECT EXECUTION

• Understanding interior materials and where to source them

• Finding affordable and quality materials

• Building relationships with suppliers

• Comparing prices and negotiating with vendors

• Finding and working with artisans and contractors

• Managing suppliers and workers

• Coordinating installation

• Understanding project timelines

• Quality control during project execution

• Common mistakes new interior designers make

• How to deliver quality work under pressure

PRICING & GETTING PAID

• Understanding how to price interior design services

• Charging based on space, style and project complexity

• Design fees and execution fees

• Hourly rates vs. flat-rate packages

• Preparing quotations and invoices

• Material and labour costing

• Transportation and logistics costs

• Markups and profit margins

• Setting payment structures

• Using advance and milestone payments

• How to avoid funding client projects with your personal money

CLIENT MANAGEMENT & DELIVERY

• Setting clear expectations with clients

• Managing project timelines

• Contracts and agreements

• Communicating professionally with clients

• Managing difficult clients

• Handling changes and unexpected project issues

• Working with vendors and artisans

• Delivering projects professionally

• Building trust, referrals and repeat business

BUILDING YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN BRAND

• How to start with little or no capital

• Building a portfolio without owning a showroom

• Using your phone, social media and referrals to find clients

• Using Instagram and WhatsApp to showcase your work

• What type of interior design content to post

• Building credibility through your projects

• Finding your niche

• Turning your interior design skills into a business

• Growing from small projects into bigger opportunities

OUTCOME

By the end of this class, you’ll learn how to:

• Think and work like an interior designer

• Read and assess any interior space

• Take proper measurements and create basic layouts

• Understand design styles, colours, flooring, walls and lighting

• Create moodboards and professional design presentations

• Take a proper client brief

• Plan functional and beautiful spaces

• Source materials and work with vendors

• Coordinate interior projects from planning to execution

• Prepare professional quotations and structure your pricing

• Manage clients and project delivery

• Build your portfolio and attract clients

• Turn your interior design skills into a profitable business

TRAINING FORMAT

Duration: 6 Weeks

Every Session: 3 Hours

Fridays:

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM — Interior Design

Saturdays:

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Interior Design

TRAINING PERIOD

October 16 – November 21, 2026

BONUS

✔ Practical learning throughout the training

✔ Practical project resources and templates

✔ Client briefing and quotation resources

✔ Exposure to the business side of interior design

✔ A structured learning path from design fundamentals to project execution

This is more than learning how to make a space beautiful.

It is about learning how to understand spaces, solve problems, create functional designs, work with clients, execute projects and build a real interior design business.