African-Inspired Interior Design: Explore Color and Pattern
A course by Eva Sonaike , Creative Director
Add a cultural flair to your interiors by exploring colors, patterns, and textures from around the world
No matter where you are in the world, you can find colors, cultures, traditions, and textiles to be inspired by. Eva Sonaike helps bring those influences into other people’s homes through her self-named interior design firm which specializes in luxury African-inspired interiors and soft furnishings. The company spans five continents and Eva has sold the products she designs in the likes of Liberty, Fenwick, and Selfridges.
In this course, she teaches you how to bring bold patterns and colors from your favorite places into your interior spaces with confidence. Discover how to decorate a space from scratch by exploring texture, scent, accessories, and more. Brighten your home with inspiration from your travels.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 19 downloads
- 93% positive reviews (27)
- 1,036 students
- 16 lessons (1h 32m)
- 19 additional resources (6 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design a space inspired by the colors, patterns, and textures of African interior design.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone who loves patterns and color who would like to incorporate them into their home. It’s also suited to anyone interested in adding a cultural flair to their space.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
In terms of materials, you will need a computer, paper, interiors magazines, scissors, glue, and colored pens.
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Eva Sonaike
A course by Eva Sonaike
Eva Sonaike is the creative director of the London-based interiors firm of the same name. She has been interested in interiors from a young age and grew up surrounded by culture and art before going on to study an MA at the London College of Fashion. She specialized in contemporary African fashion and textiles, and went on to work as a fashion editor for titles including Elle Germany. In 2009, after struggling to find the interiors products she wanted to decorate her home with, she founded her own interiors firm which specializes in luxury, African-inspired home textiles, and soft furnishings
Since then, Eva Sonaike has become an international company with a presence in five different continents. The products Eva designs have been sold in stores including Liberty, Fenwick, and Selfridges, and are regularly featured in interiors and fashion publications.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Colour
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Pattern
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Cultural Influences
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Mood Board
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Planning
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U3
Your Home, Room by Room
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The Hallway
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The Bathroom
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The Office
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The Bedroom
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The Living Room
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The Outdoors
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U4
Keeping Your Home Fresh and Welcoming
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How to Keep Your Home Looking Stylish and Fresh
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Seasonal Changes
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Using Scent to Match Your Room Design
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FP
Final project
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African-Inspired Interior Design: Explore Color and Pattern
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This is an amazing course that teaches you about the history and culture of various African textiles, artists, and designs for the home, as well as the impact of color in establishing mood and tone. I appreciate the boldness, textures, and beauty presented in this course.
Amei realmente o curso, e espero poder colocar todo o aprendizado em prática. Eu gosto muito de mexer com o design da minha casa. Achei espetacular o misturar das culturas. Muito obrigada Professora Eva Sonaike. Espero voltar em breve.
I enjoyed learning how to create the interior design of a home using different colors and accents. I also enjoyed learning the correct terms for interior design. My first project is a nursery, I am excited to see how it comes out
Gostei muito do curso :-)
Un de mes cours préférés. Déjà parce que ce thème est rarement abordé. Ensuite parce que je trouve le cours bien construit. On sort du schéma habituel des cours de design intérieur. Un nouveau cours centré uniquement sur des références serait top.