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A successful color scheme will pull together the look and feel of a space. This course goes beyond paint and walks you through effective and unique methods for creating a perfect scheme of colors, patterns, and surfaces. Color relationships and the psychology of color are examined. Using a variety of NYSID supplied paint, fabric, and surface swatches,...

Learn how to add the final touches to a room through the addition of art and accessories. Through the lens of basic design principles such as rhythm and proportion, students will be introduced to the basic principles of how to successfully accessories a room. Explore a variety of product types and learn how to arrange artwork, ceramics and soft goods...

Whether you want to run your own business or to work for a design firm, this course will further you on your journey toward becoming an interior design professional.  In this course, you will gain insight into all aspects of life as an interior designer. We will review in broad strokes what transpires from the moment a project commences until...

Interior design projects may involve totally new construction or the renovation, modernization, or refurbishment of an existing facility, space, or room. This course is intended for people who are considering a career in interior design. It provides a broad introduction to the profession and an overview of the education and requisite skills. The emphasis...

In this workshop, interiors photographer Robin Del Pino Ferries will discuss tips for preparing interiors, with special attention to residential, for a photographic shoot. This lecture course will cover different approaches to styling, what to bring to the shoot, and how to use the objects and furniture in a space to your best advantage and to suit...

Knowing how to bill for Interior Design Services can be challenging. There are multifarious billing models and choosing the one that is the best for you can feel overwhelming. In this course, we will look at different billing models and will work on several exercises to help determine what is the best billing model for your own design practice. ...

Once design criteria and considerations are identified and the designer has an understanding of technologies and has developed a concept for the design of the lighting systems, it’s time to lay out and analyze the system. This course focuses on the tools and techniques to achieve a layout that meets both design criteria and successful implementation...

Upholstered furniture is a major component in decorating, and one of the most important elements of comfortable living. This course examines all aspects of upholstered furniture as an integral part of an interior. Learn the components of upholstered seating and how famous interior designers have combined these features to create classic styles. Examine...

Discover how to turn a space that is less than optimal into an inviting oasis. This course provides students with a practical method to assess and improve an existing interior by applying a new color palette. Learn why and how specific colors can affect an environment and create a desired mood. The relationship between light and color will be addressed....

This course is an introduction to the field of hospitality interior design including vocabulary, types of jobs, and professional resources. Start your hospitality interior design education by designing a restaurant and bar project. Explore how ambiance, color psychology, branding, and multi-sensory design creates a cohesive hospitality experience....

In terms of square footage, a bathroom - in most houses - is one of the smallest spaces but it tends to be one of the most complex to plan, design, and construct. It is a multi-purpose space that must include plenty of storage, easy-care surfaces, and durable fixtures. There are many different levels of 'wow factor' that can be incorporated into...

Lighting to Beautify the Home addresses techniques that enhance the appearance, comfort and convenience of residential lighting, focusing on color, contrast, and controls. We cover how light, both shades of white and colors, affects the appearance and wellbeing of people, as well as the perception of spaces.  Using the principle of contrast,...

This session explores the types of plumbing fixtures and fitting required and used in today’s bathrooms, with an emphasis on residential bath applications. Some commercial applications will be explored. Examples will be given to illustrate the choices faced when designing a bathroom from functional uses to aesthetic considerations. Fixtures and fittings...

Bathroom design has changed dramatically in recent decades. Bathrooms, especially master bathrooms, have become far more than the simple, utilitarian room they once were. They have evolved from simple, white tiled, sanitized spaces into personal retreats and at-home spas. Designing a bathroom requires planning, good information, and careful thought....

Lighting Refined: Color, Contrast, and Controls focuses on lighting techniques that enhance the appearance, comfort, and convenience of residential living. Faculty member Daniel Blitzer is Principal of The Practical Lighting Workshop LLC, a consultancy in strategy, marketing, communication, and training since 1993. In this role, Dan has served for...