Overview of Content

THE DESIGN PROCESS - COMPILATION OF A 'BRIEF'

The brief contains all the key elements important to the scheme. This requires discussion to gain insight into the

lifestyle and requirements of the space and its occupants. The brief often changes and evolves throughout the

lifetime of the project but a good initial brief is an important key stone to a successful scheme.

YOUR PERSONALITY & STYLE - HOW IT AFFECTS YOUR ENVIROMENT

Learning how to put together a personal mood board offers a great insight into your personality and the environment in which you would like to live. Typically showing favourite colours, objects, styles and inspirations. Interpretation of your mood board helps to develop and enhance your personal style.

PLANNING YOUR SPACE AND DEALING WITH CLUTTER

How to prepare a simple floor plan enabling you to make the most effective use of your available space. We will be investigating storage and clutter solutions and looking at the importance of focal points in a room. In order to get the most from your space we must first evaluate and assess the potential of the space.

DECORATIVE AND NATURAL LIGHTING

Learning how to plan a simple lighting scheme, taking into consideration the effects of natural and artificial light. Investigating how to asses the qualities and potential of available light. Looking at decorative lighting and how to simply change the mood and atmosphere of a space with light.

COLOUR AND TEXTURE - THEIR EFFECTS AND HOW TO USE THEM

Achieving effective and balanced colour schemes is easy with the use of a colour wheel and some understanding of how colour effects our emotions and sense of well being. We will learn how to use this tool to create wonderful colour schemes. We will also investigate how to create illusions and adjust visual dimensions with colour.

SOFT FURNISHINGS, FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES

Delving into some of the basic principles of window treatments and soft furnishings. Looking at inventive and

economical ways to create desired effects and embellish your rooms. How to interpret period styles, and effectively combine the old with the new, mixing period with 21st century.

MOOD BOARD PROJECT

Our weekend workshop will provide you with the knowledge and confidence required to create your own mood board and scheme. The mood boards will draw together elements and information from each section of the course and will be assessed at the end of the workshop.