Kate Barlow
Kate has a portfolio work life of designing for her own clients, as a freelance designer on large-scale renovations, as well as teaching.
Interior design for small spaces with Kate Barlow
Ref: S1D40886
About this course
Learn how to design for small spaces and use space-saving solutions to transform your home. Discover the clever techniques that interior designers use to make small rooms look and feel more spacious.
Course Description
On this course, you will learn how to design for small spaces or rooms in your home, including hallways and stairs. The clever techniques that interior designers use to make small rooms look and feel more spacious are discussed, alongside creative styling and space-saving storage solutions. This course is ideal for anyone who is interested in interior design and who wants to gain confidence in delivering their home projects.
Small spaces may be cloakrooms or garden rooms, spare bedrooms or studios, or the increasing trend towards home offices. To best use your small room, you should consider decluttering and the organisation of storage, but there are other ways to optimise the functionality and aesthetics of a small space.
The right amount of empty space can help to make a small room appear large, but you want to fit as much in as possible without the room feeling cramped. You want it to be filled with personality, but not be chaotic and cluttered.
Course Materials
Included
The College will supply most of the materials and equipment required for the course.
A selection of magazines and samples, including interior fabrics, trimmings, paint cards, wallpaper, trimmings and flooring, will also be available for discussion.
What students need to bring
- Photographs of the space or spaces you may wish to transform
- Notebook and pen/pencil
Additional information
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes).
Timetable
Student registration: 9.15am-9.30am
Course teaching: 9.30am-5pm
Morning session: 9.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm
Teaching finishes: 5pm
General Information
Tutors
