African-Inspired Interior Design: Explore Color and Pattern

African-Inspired Interior Design: Explore Color and Pattern

“This is the final section of the course. Now I would like you to share your final project. These are the steps I would like to see reflected in your work: Decide which room in your house you want to focus on. It may be more productive to focus on one room at a time than planning an overall renovation, which may be overwhelming. Choose the main colour or (a) colour combination(s) you like using the concept of basic, complementing, unusual and ‘be careful’. Choose patterns that speak to you and match your colour scheme. Select a few cultural objects that speak to you and make sure you are aware of their origins and cultural relevance.

Create a mood board that reflects the overall theme of your room, including some of the furnishings and fixtures you want to include. But don’t forget, a mood board is also a tool for your inspiration, not every item on the mood board will end up in your room design. Create a plan that lists all the items you want to source for your room, including name, price, source, delivery times and dimensions. Once all items have arrived, take your time arranging and styling them in a way that speaks to you. The most important rule here is that the design of your space has to work for you and the people that live with you. Once set up and settled, make sure to keep the space tidy and fresh and most important, enjoy living in your space. I can't wait to see your projects! If you have any questions or doubts, post them in the forum and I'll respond as soon as I can. I also encourage you to take part in Domestika's fantastic community by commenting and providing feedback on other classmates' projects. See you in the forum! ”

Partial transcription of the video

“Final Project Thanks for choosing my course on how to design a home with cultural influences, pattern and colour. We've reached the course's end and now you should be ready to start your own project. But before I say goodbye, let's go over all the steps again. Begin by choosing a room in your house and think how it would best reflect your personality. Colour is subjective. But remember, we divided colour schemes into four types. Basic, complementing, unusual and "be careful". Patterns are like colours. Some work together and others don't. When mixing patterns, try to incorporate different s...”

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Course summary for: African-Inspired Interior Design: Explore Color and Pattern

• Level: Beginner
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• 996 students
• 4 units
• 16 lessons (1h 32m)
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• Category

  Architecture & Spaces

• Areas

  Decoration, Interior Architecture, Interior Decoration, Interior Design, Spatial Design