Interior Design Basics: Simple Steps to Your Perfect Space (Skillshare)

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Interior Design Basics: Simple Steps to Your Perfect Space (Skillshare)

We all deserve a space that feels like home—and you have the power to create it for yourself! Discover a fun, simple approach to interior design that proves how easy it can be to transform your home, no matter your style or budget. With interior designer Lauren Cox and Havenly, you’ll discover the four principles used by interior designers to create beautiful spaces every day—then try your hand at using what you’ve learned to style a bookshelf that’s Instagram-ready.

Easy-to-follow lessons include how to:

  • Identify your personal design style
  • Curate a color palette unique to you
  • Create a sense of rhythm and balance
  • Choose pieces you’ll love for a lifetime

Every lesson is packed with actionable tips, printable reference guides, and endless inspiration you can return to again and again. By the end, you’ll have the tools you need to identify your personal style, unleash your creativity, and transform your space into a home you never want to leave.
Share a photo of your styled bookcase!
Whether you're styling a bookshelf, pillow vignette, or entire room, we'd love to see your transformation photos!

Questions to consider:
Which design style are you drawn to? What do you love about it? What do you dislike?
What's the dominant color in your space? What feeling does it evoke?
How can you balance symmetry and asymmetry in your space?
Try swapping out one accessory for another. What's the impact?
When you're done designing, upload before and after photos to the project gallery. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

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