Learn interior design the right way—even if you’re just starting out. This section is your go-to place to build a strong foundation with beginner-friendly tutorials, practical exercises, and expert insights.
Whether you’re a student, hobbyist, or aspiring designer, you’ll find guides on elements and principles of interior design, color psychology, space planning, and concept creation. We also share real-life case studies, examples, and visual references to help you train your eye and understand the “why” behind good design.
Start here to explore design ideas, apply techniques, and grow your skills with clarity and confidence—one post at a time.
For many design students and interns, the first encounter with a floor plan can feel overwhelming. The lines, symbols, and numbers don’t look like a home—they look like a puzzle. It’s common to feel unsure about where to begin or how to translate all of that information into a design. But as you grow in…
When I first stepped into the world of interior design, I thought my natural sense of style would be enough to make me successful. I had an eye for color, loved rearranging spaces, and could picture beautiful rooms in my head. But I quickly learned that creativity alone doesn’t pay the bills—or satisfy a client….
You can have the perfect floor plan, the latest style, and a trendy color palette—but something still might feel off.That’s often because what’s missing isn’t furniture or finishes—it’s a clear design concept. A strong concept ties everything together. It adds consistency, character, and intention to every detail. With a guiding idea in place, the space…
This post is part of our series: For Aspiring Interior Designers When I started my interior design journey in 2005, tools like Pinterest didn’t exist—or at least, I wasn’t aware of them. Most of my ideas lived in sketchbooks, folders, and magazine clippings. Things were more manual, and learning was slower. Today, the landscape is…
Color isn’t just about looks—it’s about feeling. A room painted in soft blues can calm your nerves. A splash of red can energize your senses. When you understand how colors affect emotions, you can design spaces that truly connect with people. That’s the magic of color psychology in interior design. Let me walk you through…
When you’re just starting out in interior design, one of the most important (yet overlooked) skills is training your eye. You might have a natural sense of style, but turning that into consistent, professional-level design requires observation, curiosity, and practice. The good news? You don’t need fancy tools or a design degree to get started—you…
Once you’ve learned the elements of interior design (like color, space, texture, and line), the next big step is to understand how to use them together to create beautiful, functional rooms. That’s where the principles of interior design come in. These are not strict rules — they’re guiding ideas that help you bring balance, flow,…
✨ Introduction to Elements of Design in Interior Design When you first step into the world of interiors, all the colors, textures, and layout ideas can feel overwhelming. But if you look closely, every thoughtfully designed room—whether it’s a cozy living room or a modern kitchen—is built on a foundation of 7 core Elements of…
Transform Your Home with Colour: When it comes to decorating your home, choosing the right colours can make a huge difference. Colours aren’t just about looks; they can influence how you feel and behave. Here is the list of colours and how these colours affect human emotions. You will also find inspiration on how to…
Common Interior Design Mistakes can happen even in the most beautifully designed homes. You know that feeling when you walk into a space where everything looks expensive and carefully chosen — yet something still feels off? The room feels impressive but oddly disconnected. It’s not that the homeowner didn’t try; they probably tried a little…