Interior Design Course

Learn how to plan, design and style your home – a hands-on introduction to interiors

Looking for function and style? Start here.

Designing a home involves hundreds of decisions, and without the right knowledge, costly mistakes are easy to make.

This 6-week course is the ideal starting point for anyone building, renovating or refreshing their home, with Monday evening and Tuesday morning sessions to suit your schedule.

Through practical insights, hands-on activities and guided product and design tours, you will learn how space, mood and function work together – and how to plan rooms, select finishes, reduce clutter and style with intention.

Your Presenter

Natalie Fermoyle is an interior designer with more than 20 years’ industry experience. She runs Bella Life Style, a Perth interior design and colour consultancy. Natalie shares practical, real-world insights you can apply in your own home.

Who is this course for?

The Interior Design Course is ideal for anyone building a new home, planning a renovation or looking to update a few rooms, as well as anyone who simply loves learning about products, interior trends, colour and room design – no prior design experience is needed.

It is also a valuable refresher for industry professionals and a great first step for anyone considering a career in interior design. Whatever your skill level, just bring your questions, and get ready to be inspired.

Where is the course held?

Our courses and masterclasses are held in the Function Room at Home Base Design & Build Centre, 55 Salvado Road, Subiaco. Enter the car park from Salvado Road or Harborne Street, or walk from Subiaco train station.

What is included in the course cost?

As well as six expert-led sessions, your course cost includes:

  • Workbook: your in-class guide – and a handy reference tool
  • Colour wheel: yours to take home and use for your own projects
  • Coloured pencils: used for activities and yours to take home
  • Presentation PDFs: emailed to you
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Notebook and pen
  • Tea and coffee
  • Free parking
What if I have booked but can no longer attend?

We understand plans can change. If you need to move your course date or cancel, please contact us as early as possible. Our cancellation and refund policy is as follows:

  • More than 2 business days before your course starts: a refund less a 5% administration fee, or a transfer to the next available date.
  • Within 2 business days of your course starting: a 50% refund, or a transfer to the next available date.
  • Non-attendance without prior contact: no refund or transfer is available.
Can I book for someone else or buy a gift voucher?

Yes! Our courses and masterclasses make great gifts.

Contact our Welcome Desk team at welcome@homebaseperth.com.au or on 9388 1088 to discuss.

Date

Monday 6 February 2023, Tuesday 7 February 2023, Wednesday 8 February 2023, Monday 8 May 2023, Tuesday 9 May 2023, Monday 14 August 2023, Tuesday 15 August 2023, Monday 30 October 2023, Tuesday 31 October 2023, Monday 15 January 2024, Tuesday 16 January 2024, Monday 10 June 2024, Tuesday 11 June 2024, Monday 16 September 2024, Tuesday 17 September 2024, Monday 10 March, Tuesday 11 March, Monday 9 June, Tuesday 10 June, Monday 20 October, Tuesday 21 October

Time

6pm to 9pm, 9.30am to 12.30pm

What You’ll Learn

Week 1 – Planning & Design

  • The golden rules of design
  • Reading and amending house plans
  • Recognising architectural styles
  • Energy efficiency for building and renovating

Week 2 – Lighting, Furniture Placement & Flooring

  • Lighting styles and functions
  • A guide to furniture placement
  • Flooring types and applications
  • Activities: furniture layouts, flooring colour and direction

Week 3 – Kitchens, Bathrooms & Laundries

  • Design and space planning
  • Materials, finishes, hardware and fittings
  • Activity: mood boards

Week 4 – Storage, Window Treatments & Fabrics

  • Creating effective storage
  • Window treatments, fabrics and styling tips
  • Activities: storage planning and digital styling

Week 5 – Colour Confidence

  • An introduction to colour
  • Key schemes, relationships and meanings
  • Colour trends and a guide to paint
  • Activity: colour relationships

Week 6 – Styles, Themes & Trends

  • Recognising styles and themes
  • Wall styling: wallpaper, artwork and mirrors
  • Styling trends, techniques and tips
  • Activity: vision boards

Details

Duration

6 weeks (3 hours per week)

Time

Mondays 6pm – 9pm or
Tuesdays 9:30am – 12:30pm

Location

Home Base Design & Build Centre
55 Salvado Road, Subiaco

Cost

1 person: $400
2 people: $700
3 people: $1000

Your Presenter

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