Most people don't have a budget problem — they have a knowledge problem.

Here are the 5 mistakes I see constantly, even in expensive homes:

1. The rug is too small

If only the legs of your furniture are on it, the room looks disconnected. A rug should be large enough for all furniture legs to sit on it — or at least the front legs.

2. Everything is pushed against the walls

Floating furniture away from the walls creates intimacy and makes a room feel more curated. Rooms with everything against the wall feel like waiting rooms.

3. One overhead light source

A single ceiling light flattens a room. Add floor lamps, table lamps, and accent lights. The goal is layers — ambient, task, and accent.

4. No focal point

Every room needs something to draw the eye first — a fireplace, a piece of art, a statement sofa. Without it, the eye wanders and the room feels unfinished.

5. Colour chosen in isolation

Paint colours look completely different at home than on the chip at the store. Always test a large swatch on your actual wall in natural and artificial light before committing.

Fix these five things and most rooms immediately look like they had a designer involved.

Welcome — you're in the right place.

Whether you want to transform your own home, launch a career in interior design, or start offering home staging services — this course gives you the practical skills to do it.

Here's how to get started:

1. Head to the Interior Design Course in the left sidebar — start with Module 1

2. Join the Student Community chat to introduce yourself and connect with other students

3. Check back here for resources, moodboard templates, and style guides

Quick tips before you begin:

• Don't skip Module 2 (Colour Theory) — it underpins everything

• Module 5 is where the real magic happens — home styling is what clients pay for most

• You'll receive a completion certificate once you finish all lessons

Any questions — drop them in the community chat. Let's build something beautiful.