Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand the basics of interior design and create your own mood board for a room design.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Colored pencils or markers
- Magazines or printouts of interior design images
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Glue
No prior knowledge is required for this lesson, just a passion for interior design!
Activities
- Create a vision board: Cut out images from magazines or printouts that inspire you for a room design. Arrange them on a piece of paper and glue them down to create a vision board.
- Color palette creation: Use your colored pencils or markers to create a color palette for your room design. Think about the emotions each color evokes.
- Furniture layout drawing: Sketch out different furniture layouts for your room design. Experiment with different arrangements to find the best fit.
Talking Points
- Quotation: "Interior design is about creating a space that is not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and reflective of your personality."
- Quotation: "Color plays a crucial role in setting the mood of a room. Warm colors like red and orange can create a cozy atmosphere, while cool colors like blue and green can evoke calmness."
- Quotation: "Furniture layout is important for the flow of a room. Consider the traffic flow and focal points when arranging furniture."