Interior & Garden Design Courses in London, UK

KLC School of Design, London:
KLC School of Design in Central London, is an accredited interior and garden design training school offering full-time, part-time, blended & open learning certificate and diploma courses. Our industry links are second to none and we provide an outstanding careers service combining carefully structured career workshops, individual careers advice and mentoring and work experience opportunities. Employers return to us on a regular basis knowing that our students will have had a realistic and practical training for the design workplace and that great care will have been taken to match the student to the requirements of the practice.

Diploma in Interior Design:

- KLC Diploma validated by the University of Brighton (can also be attained Full Time or by blended learning study)
This intensive course is totally career-orientated and our graduates are regularly placed with top design practices. Students will learn to evaluate, formulate and implement creative design solutions to meet the functional and aesthetic needs of the client. They will also explore the relationship of interior design to decorative styles, materials and finishes, crafts, technology and environmental considerations. Confidence is generated through a thorough grounding in the practical and technical aspects of the subject and coverage of professional practice. Projects include residential and commercial work and emphasis is increasingly placed on computer aided design.

Pre-Diploma Course:

- Preparation for either the Full-Time or Blended Learning Diploma in Interior Design for non-degree holding students
KLC will require those students who have been accepted on the Diploma without a degree qualification to attend this Pre-Diploma Course prior to the start of their programme of study. This course will provide invaluable preparation for non-degree holding students for the highly intensive Diploma Courses and also affords the opportunity to meet fellow students in a more relaxed environment prior to the commencement of the main course. The syllabus will cover the following and will be delivered in the form of lectures, studio workshops and self-directed study:

- Research
- Accessing creativity
- Mind mapping
- Lateral thinking
- Critical analysis
- Academic conventions / Report writing
- Time management
- Making use of facilities (museums, galleries and libraries)
- Self-motivation

Certificate in Interior Decoration:

- Full or Part-time professional training in interior decoration
This intensive course is designed to prepare students for a professional career in interior decoration.There is often some confusion between the role of an interior designer and an interior decorator. In its simplest form, an interior designer would carry out the planning and design of a space whereas an interior decorator would advise on the style, arrangement and decoration of surfaces within that space (usually domestic), and this could include the furniture layout, colour scheme, soft furnishings, window treatments, accents and accessories.

Short Courses:

- KLC offers a broad range of short courses at our studios in Chelsea Harbour, Central London
Some courses are designed to provide the perfect concise introduction to the world of interior design, whilst others offer advanced specialist training which can count towards Continuing Professional Development units.

Courses Include:
- Introduction to Interior Decoration
- CAD Courses
- Technical Drawing
- Freehand Drawing
- Experience Interior Design 
- An Introduction to Colour
- An Introduction to Window Treatments
- Advanced Colour
- Colour Rendering
- Creativity & Concepts
- Sample Boards & Furniture Boards 
- De-mystifying Construction and Drawing 
- Kick-start Your Interior Design Studies

Design Your Own Home:

- Step-by-step guide to creating room schemes for your own home
Average time take to complete the course is 12 months, allowing 8-10 hours a week – although there is no time limit on the course. Upon successful completion you will receive a KLC / Homes & Gardens Certificate in Interior Decoration.

Corporate Training:
KLC is able to offer specially tailored courses in various aspects of interior design and decoration for company training. Designed to give sales personnel greater confidence and inspiration, KLC has provided these courses to retailers including Laura Ashley, Colefax & Fowler, Zoffany, Brinton Carpets, C Brewer & Sons Ltd and the John Lewis Partnership. KLC has developed and run an on-going training programme for working designers and special training has also been provided for staff at British Airways, the Foreign Office, Hamptons Estate Agents as well as for guests of the Savoy Hotel Group. KLC has also organised special events and talks for a range of diverse organisations such as KCWC, Red Letter Days, Chewton Glen, Hambledon Hall, Marston & Langinger and the V&A.

Continuing Professional Development:
KLC has put together a programme of continuing education units for professional interior designers and interior decorators.

Garden Design Courses also available.