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Home Decorating skills - Textile, Furnishing & Personalisation

Home Decorating skills – Textile, Furnishing & Personalisation

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Language: English

Flexible Schedule

You want your home to feel like you, not like a showroom. With the right decorating skills, you can change any room and lift your mood too. This course helps you turn ideas into a warm, stylish space, even on a tight budget. It is made for beginners and creative minds who want quick wins and clear steps.

You will learn simple design basics, colour and texture choices, and how to read your space. You will work with textile options, from fabrics to rugs and throws, and learn easy care tips. You will also cover furnishing choices, space planning, and mixing styles without stress. Personalisation lessons show DIY touches, art picks, and how to refresh old items. You will learn eco-friendly choices and waste-cutting habits. Small-space units bring smart storage and rental styling, with a real Edinburgh case. Use these skills for a side income, freelance work, or a happier home.

Learning Outcomes of Home Decorating Skills Course

Apply decorating skills using colour, texture, and layout.
Choose textile items that suit style, budget, and upkeep.
Select furnishing pieces that fit space and daily needs.
Add personal touches with DIY, art, and re-used items.
Plan small-space makeovers with ethical, low-waste choices.

Course Description

This Home Decorating skills – Textile, Furnishing & Personalisation teaches decorating skills for real homes. You will learn simple design rules, style types, and how colour and texture change a room. You will explore textile choices, fabric uses, and easy care, plus budget options that still look good. You will also learn furnishing basics, space planning, and how to mix pieces for a cosy feel. Styling lessons cover cushions, rugs, throws, wall art, and DIY touches, including reworking older items. You will learn sustainable choices, ethical buying, and ways to cut waste. The final unit shows small-space fixes, storage ideas, and rental-friendly updates.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Home Decorating

Learn basic design rules, style types, colour and texture choices, and how to assess your room so changes feel balanced and welcoming.

Module 02: Basics of Textiles in Decorating

Explore fabric types and uses, learn how to choose and care for each textile item, and add personality with low-cost options.

Module 03: Furnishing Essentials

Choose key furniture pieces, plan proportions, mix styles with confidence, and build a cosy mood using smart furnishing choices for every room.

Module 04: Personalisation and Styling Tips

Create your own look with cushions, rugs, and throws; add DIY touches, pick art and wall décor, and refresh items for new impact.

Module 05: Sustainable and Ethical Decorating

Make eco-friendly choices, spot ethical sourcing, reduce waste, and shape a timeless style that lasts, using materials that suit your values.

Module 06: Small Space and Budget Decorating

Maximise compact rooms with multi-use furniture, simple storage, and low-cost refresh plans; include rental styling and an Edinburgh flat makeover case.

Why Choose This Home Decorating Skills Course?

Unlimited access to the course for a lifetime.
Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by the CPD Quality Standards.
Structured lesson planning in line with industry standards.
Immerse yourself in innovative and captivating course materials and activities.
Assessments designed to evaluate advanced cognitive abilities and skill proficiency.
Flexibility to complete the Course at your own pace, on your own schedule.
Unlock career resources for CV improvement, interview readiness, and job success.

Who Is This Home Decorating Skills Course For?

Creatives who enjoy textile choices and colour play at home.
Side-hustlers planning freelance styling and home refresh work.
Renters needing quick fixes without big changes or damage.
Beginners who want simple decorating skills for any room.
Home owners wanting furnishing plans that fit budget and space.

Prerequisites

This Home Decorating Skills – Textile, Furnishing & Personalisation course does not require you to have any prior qualifications or experience. You can just enrol and start learning. This Home Decorating Skills – Textile, Furnishing & Personalisation course was made by professionals and it is compatible with all PC’s, Mac’s, tablets and smartphones. You will be able to access the course from anywhere at any time as long as you have a good enough internet connection.

Certification

After studying the course materials, there will be a written assignment test which you can take at the end of the course. After successfully passing the test you will be able to claim the PDF certificate for £9.99. Original Hard Copy certificates need to be ordered at an additional cost of £19.99.

Career Path

Interior Styling Assistant — £20,000 to £26,000.
Home Stager — £22,000 to £35,000.
Visual Merchandiser — £24,000 to £38,000.
Interior Stylist (Freelance) — £25,000 to £45,000.
Soft Furnishings Maker — £22,000 to £34,000.
Interior Design Consultant — £28,000 to £50,000.

Course Curriculum

Section 01: Introduction to Home Decorating
	Module 1: Introduction to Home Decorating	00:18:00
Section 02: Basics of Textiles in Decorating
	Module 2: Basics of Textiles in Decorating	00:11:00
Section 03: Furnishing Essentials
	Module 3: Furnishing Essentials	00:13:00
Section 04: Personalisation and Styling Tips
	Module 4: Personalisation and Styling Tips	00:14:00
Section 05: Sustainable and Ethical Decorating
	Module 5: Sustainable and Ethical Decorating	00:14:00
Section 06: Small Space and Budget Decorating
	Module 6: Small Space and Budget Decorating	00:15:00