These top 5 interior design tips will have you loving your boudoir so much that you’ll never want to leave it again. Learn more about these bedroom design tips.
Read more
Want to know what runs through a designers’ head when they first enter a room? We introduce the seven interior elements designers think about most.
Read more
A rug has the ability to make or break a room. Comfort and appeal aside, a rug can define a space, allude to size and unify a room. It can also act as an anchor and focal point. To create balance and a finished look, a rug should be scaled to not only fit within the dimensions of a room but also to work with the furniture it shares the space with.
Read more
Styling the interior of homes for sale involves reworking an interior to make the space more palatable to buyers. Here is a guide to styling for sale.
Read more
In the modern world, human life experience is largely played out in interior spaces. We may love the out-of-doors for the sense of open air and sky, for the escape it offers from life inside enclosure, but the very joy of being outside reflects the reality that so much of life is spent inside.
Read more
Today marks the official start of one of the biggest local and international retail sales. The Black Friday sales provide shoppers with the chance to grab goods greatly discounted over one weekend. These sales spill over into Cyber Monday, a recent counterpart to the event, which offers even further deals to online shoppers.
Read more
If you are the type of person who is constantly praised for your decorating choices, always asked by friends and family for design advice and spend your free time pinning interior trends – interior design may be your calling. Before you take the career leap, here are some facts to consider about becoming an interior designer.
Read more
25-Words-or-Less competitions give everyone a chance to win by being a game of skill rather than a game of chance. All too often however, when pen hits paper or fingers hit keyboard, writers’ block strikes.
Read more
You're slogging away in the office grind, supposedly calculating the annual figures but you can't help thinking that if you could just change the colour scheme of the space, people might actually want to come to work.
Read more
It's a common misconception that the terms interior designer and interior decorator are interchangeable. While there are definite similarities and crossovers in the roles, there are also distinct differences.
Read more
In the modern world, human life experience is largely played out in interior spaces. We may love the out-of-doors for the sense of open air and sky, for the escape it offers from life inside enclosure, but the very joy of being outside reflects the reality that so much of life is spent inside.
Read more
Your space is in need of a major a facelift – an interior decoration overhaul – who are you going to call? An interior designer or an interior decorator? Let’s look at the best fit for your interior decoration project.
Read more
Whether you are just getting started in professional interior design or have made it your lifelong career, an interior design course can help you to take your career to the next level. There are many courses available that are suitable for those at any level of experience.
Read more
In the modern world, human life experience is largely played out in interior spaces. We may love the out-of-doors for the sense of open air and sky, for the escape it offers from life inside enclosure, but the very joy of being outside reflects the reality that so much of life has been spent inside throughout the history of interior design.
Read more
Whether by choice or due to skyrocketing city property prices, many Australians and New Zealanders are now living in spaces the size of a postage stamp in comparison to the roomy A4 envelope of the traditional suburban family home, with a potted agave on the balcony replacing the lawns and flowerbeds of the quarter-acre block. It is now a key skill to design for small space living.
Read more
Isobel M
I was thrilled to be asked to take on a full house colour consultation - a paid job for a 'real' client … I rose to the challenge and found the entire process flowed relatively easily with the help of all the various course notes.
Suzette S
Since completing the course, I’ve taken significant steps toward expanding my design practice. I plan to launch ‘Be Inspired’, my own interior design consultancy offering creative, tailored solutions with a unique blend of fashion, forward-thinking and artistic vision.
Amy C
The course offered by the British College of Interior Design covers everything you would need to know to start a career as an interior designer - whether that be starting your own business, working for an established interior design firm or working elsewhere in the industry.
Benedicta S
I have been making professional floor plans and 3D visualisations for quite some time. My graphic background and photography experience eventually led me to the field of interior design. I was looking for something with which I could bundle, connect and expand the separate elements I offer my clients.
Janthea G
The hands-on projects helped me build confidence, and the expert guidance from instructors made learning both enjoyable and practical.
Joenny S
The Professional Interior Design Course has opened my eyes and provided me with an exceptional foundation for the industry. I’m setting up my own business and have already started a project in the area where I live.
Nikoleta A
The Professional Interior Design Course has given me an incredible foundation in interior design and has armed me with essential business skills and insights into the UK market. It has truly transformed my perspective
Maiia C
I am thrilled to be able to apply what I have learned and continue to grow and develop as a designer. I have also started taking on some commissioned work on the side, which has been a great opportunity to refine my skills further and build my portfolio.
Louise T
Better yet, I had and still have access to some of the industry's leading designers for genuine feedback and advice - of which I received plenty!
Alison I
I am currently working on decorating and furnishing 18 modern apartments, which will be marketed as short-term lets in York. It is a high-spec modern development, and each apartment must be individually decorated. It is a very exciting project.
Cecile G
The Professional Interior Design Course has allowed me to build a solid basis to create my business and start in this industry. I recommend this course to anyone who wants to seriously learn interior design skills at their own pace. Thank you, BCID, for such a great introduction to interior design.
Anne R
My work was recently featured in Sovereign Magazine as part of a 2 edition feature on women entrepreneurs in Switzerland.
Elise J
A few months after I had graduated and received my Diploma of Professional Interior Design from the British College of Interior Design, my company, The Room Boutique, won the 'Best Show Home' award at the 2021 Home Staging Association Awards in our selected category.
Hilary T
I hadn’t expected to be developing my own business in interior design, but that’s where I am. My business will trade as ‘Tactile Interiors’, which will be my life once our house is finished and fully furnished.
Maura O
I rebranded my business to Damp-Mould Consultation and Interior Designer - a unique service. By having an online appearance, growing my website platform, and updating social media, both previous and new customers will have the opportunity to gain from this service.
Helen T
Fast forward 12 months, and I have successfully landed my dream role as a stager with Dressing Rooms Home Staging, an award-winning staging company in Yorkshire.
Leanne V
It is a great feeling when one can put the British College of Interior Design seal of approval on your business sites. A clear indication of success and achievement.
Mary-Maye L
I have completed three paid projects since graduating and looking forward to building on this success.
Jean D
Since completing my course it has given me the confidence to gain a couple of clients which I am working with at present and loving it.
Nichola H
My first client knew I was a beginner and he was so impressed with my level of professionalism and detail that he is now a repeat customer.
Lauren H
The Professional Interior Design Course has given me the tools and skills I needed to take on projects for clients. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a career in interior design.
Irma S
I am working towards materialising my dream of designing beautiful, functional spaces and bringing satisfied smiles to people’s faces.
Stacy M
Thanks to the College I have had the confidence to complete a few projects whilst studying, and since graduating I have set up my own freelance interior design business ... specialising in residential interior design.
Sara D
I have completed two multi-occupancy interior design projects, and I am now working on my third residential project.
Coral B
I have never looked back, as pursuing this training has opened so many doors for me through a career change, having my own business, working the hours that suit me and meeting creative designers.
Yulia A
I have become more confident, and I know now that if I pay attention to the project's important details and communication, the result of my work will delight clients.
Richard W
The course has given me all the tools I needed to do succeed, from teaching me how to meet a brief to keeping track of the costings for a project. It covers professional practice for interior designers and I feel well equipped for the future.
Emmanuel B
I have opened my own shop in Geneva, Switzerland. Tempo D’éco sells sustainable furniture and ecologically responsible products from European designers and producers.
Liliane A
It was thanks to this course that I felt motivated to create Lacreate... During the course, I did some work, and the last one was a guest house for a client in Huambo (Angola). In this project, I deposited all my knowledge and passion for interior design and architecture.
Irene C
I highly recommend the Professional Interior Design Course to anyone interested in interior design, whether it is a personal interest, a professional need or just looking to follow their dreams designing their ideal house.
Patrizia L
The course has changed me from someone with no experience into a fully trained interior designer.
Victoria C
I found The Professional Interior Design Course fulfilling. The amount of information I learned in a short time is mind-blowing. The tutorials were easy to follow and fun to read. The assignments were interesting, nicely worded and had a brilliant option for all different types of learners...
Roxana R
Now I am positive I have found my passion and I am looking forward to making a positive impact on people's lives through my own interior design practice.
Lucy G
I learned which areas of interior design interested me the most and gained knowledge and skills to assist me in my professional career.
Ana L
This course equipped me with the best and most effective tools for working in the field of interior decoration. [It] has allowed me to achieve a level of learning, confidence and maturity that marked the turning point in my design career.
.jpg)
Gina T
I have now completed a number of residential projects from luxurious high end elegant homes to more relaxed beach side residences in Jersey, and sharp contemporary apartments.
Salome D
Since completing the course, I have participated in designing the Addis Ababa International Airport VIP terminal, Ethiopian Airlines business class and other lounges, office spaces for insurance companies, real estate offices and a 5 star hotel with a luxurious spa.
Mary K
The course has given me the tools to confidently take on a project from concept design to installation.
James G
The course provided me with the confidence to work alongside an interior design business to gain further knowledge and work experience. I believe this was pivotal in setting up my own business.
Omobolaji K
The course has enabled me to rebrand and launch my interior design consultancy, Obion Décor Connoisseur, and set up a show room in Lagos, Nigeria.
Maureen N O
My company has been entrusted to handle a lot of high end projects for private residential homes, religious homes, blue chip companies, and government premises. Our biggest single cheque grossed over 50 million naira (approximately £120,000)!
Chintankumar G
Currently, I am working as a design consultant in a retail furniture and building construction firm. I got the job right after I graduated from the course.
Simcha H
I have been able to advise people and professionals on a number of areas of design. Not only is my opinion valued as a result of doing this course, but I have gained a new dimension of confidence in myself.
Autumn Design
The knowledge and skills I gained have been instrumental in shaping my approach to interior design, and I now feel well-equipped to work with clients and bring their visions to life.
