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Interior Design & Styling

It is said that our experience of the space around us can heavily influence the way we feel. To be able to understand the aspects of an environment is the core of Interior Designing. In this course, we offer to give our students in-depth learning about all the various elements that are needed to create an environment that can truly elevate the senses.

Ever walked into a restaurant, cafe, boutique or hotel, and suddenly that has affected your mood? Or maybe felt a sense of tranquillity once you have come back home at the end of a long day? Well, that is the job of an interior designer- to design a space or provide an experience that leaves an everlasting impression. What most people do not know is that there are many elements at work to create that feeling right from the lighting, to furniture, to upholstery, decor items, art, and so much more.

In this course, we provide the students with an intensive knowledge of all of the above.

The course also covers a design process that deals with conceptualising a theme, finding an inspiration, understanding pattern and texture, planning a layout, understanding ornamentation, furnishings and learning the art of designing spaces both residential and commercial. Along with this, students have an opportunity for practical insight about how one needs to coordinate with contractors, understand furniture, fittings and equipment, budget planning and optimisation. The client could be anyone right from a homemaker to a restaurant owner. Understanding the emotional aspect of space, or what space represents about their brand, is another essential component that we focus on in this course.

During the course, the students work on projects which they complete by working together as a team. The project is inclusive of sample boards, written work and drawings to back up their inspirations. They study trends and influences. All the work is supervised under the tutelage of an experienced interior designer throughout the course.

The London School of Trends has an exclusive tie-up with Decorex (a design exhibition) which allow the students to attend this exhibition and this is a part of the programme in the first week itself. Our course includes several visits and field trips to museums, boutiques and other fairs, where the students are taught how to appreciate and study the various types of designs, designers and their inspirations. Students will also be required to make their assessments and participate in classroom discussions regarding the same.

Throughout this course, students will be trained right from scratch from what they need to ask the client, to how to make a client brief, what factors to pay attention to, how to coordinate vision with the contractors. As the course progresses, a detailed study of furniture and the evolution of it, designing for contemporary spaces versus modern spaces, and practical knowledge about dealing with suppliers.

With a well-rounded approach to interior design and styling, this course will certainly give the students an essential foundation for them to be able to pursue a career along this path.

Some of the many fields that will be open to the students after the completion of this course are:

1) Interior designing and styling for homes and residential spaces
2) Interior designing and styling for commercial spaces (restaurants, hotels, offices, co-working spaces, brands, boutiques and labels)
3) Any other fields related to interior decor and styling, sourcing, or being a consultant.

Course type - Campus Learning

Duration - 4 Weeks in London

Certified Diploma Course

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Modules Covered
Course Fees and Dates
Entry Requirements

Modules Covered

The course will include modules of study and research work. In this course you will learn:

The Design Process
Planning a Room Layout
Creating Additional Space or Storage Space
Turning Ideas into Reality
Working with Colour, Pattern and Texture
Developing Interior Styles
Room-by-Room Considerations
Furniture and Upholstery

Teaching and learning methods:

Lectures
Group discussions
Practical workshops
Field trips (retail showrooms, etc)
Market visits/ Architectural visits
Research work (Learning extends beyond the taught sessions. The students must undertake independent fieldwork and self-directed study.)

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

Understand the role of the interior designer/ Stylist and how interior design plays a role within different areas of the design industry.
Understand the elements and processes which go into producing a scheme for a residential/commercial project.
Understand how to work with a team of skilled designers and contractors to produce professional programme and the steps to make that scheme become a reality.
Create a specific brief and fulfil its needs.
Work with space planning, scale, colour and style, with relevance to past, current and future trends, to create a scheme to present your ideas.
Understand the importance of researching the needs of the client and creating the programme to make sure that it is fit for purpose.

Certification

Upon the successful completion of this course, you will receive a certificate of completion from LST. The British Accreditation Council accredits LST.

Course Fees and Dates

Course Fees- 2023

One-Month Residential Course for £3750

This includes:
1) Tuition Fees
2) Round-trip airfare (from home country to London Heathrow)
3) Accommodation 4 weeks
4) Transportation within London for the entire duration
5) All course-related activities(museum/exhibition visits, etc...)
6) Airport pickup/drop in London
7) Access to social events in London
8) Portfolio photoshoot with the professional team
9) Complete Visa Assistance
* Students can choose to upgrade facilities for an additional up charge, please discuss the available options with our admissions team.

One-Month Non-Residential Course for £2750

This includes:
1) Tuition Fees
2) All course-related activities(museum/exhibition visits, etc...)
3) Access to social events in London
4) Portfolio photoshoot with the professional team
5) Complete Visa Assistance

Payment Terms

1) The course fee must be paid in full before the start date of the course.
2) The London School of Trends encourages all participants to pay the fees in advance to secure their place.
3) The London School of Trends accepts payments through credit/debit cards and bank transfers.
For further assistance on the above information, please email: hello@lst.ac or call us on +44 (0) 20 7096 1142

Withdrawal from course

Residential/Non Residential Short Course:
If you decide to withdraw from the course before the start date, a refund (deducting any charges that might have been applied by a third party) will be processed for you.
*International Students: If your visa has been refused, a full refund (deducting a £500 administrative fees) will be processed for you.

Note:
-We will be unable to process any refunds once the course has started, or if the visa has been issued for an international student and you decide to withdraw.
- Covid-19, please refer to current UK government guidelines.

Course Dates- 2023

June Term:

Monday, 12th June to Monday, 10th July 2023

July Term:

Friday, 14th July to Friday, 11th August 2023

August Term:

Sunday, 13th August to Sunday, 10th September 2023

September Term:

Friday, 15th September to Friday, 13th October 2023

Entry Requirements

The London School of Trends looks forward to training students who have a keen interest in the creative field of interior design and styling. We give utmost importance to the passion of the student and their dedication towards learning the course.

All of our courses are taught in English, and the applicant must have a good command over the language.

Course Application

You will be required to complete the filling of the application form for the London School of Trends provided below. The applicant must be of at least 18 years of age at the start of the course.

International Students

All our courses are taught in English so a good command over English is essential. (If the applicant is not proficient in English, it is recommended that they obtain an IELTS score of 6+ at the minimum. You can visit the website: ielts.org for more information about this test).

The applicant must be fully vaccinated against covid-19* in order to get the exemption for mandatory quarantine. Please refer to government guidelines. Our admissions officer will explain this to you in detail.

For any further assistance, you can reach out to us at hello@lst.ac Depending on your passport of origin, you may be required to apply for a Short Term Study Visa to legally study in the United Kingdom for up to 6 months. Please visit www.gov.uk for more information or please contact our team for advise on hello@lst.ac.