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Interior Decorating Diploma
56 Weeks
What you'll learn
The Interior Decorating diploma at The Maritime College prepares students to furnish, style, and transform residential and commercial interiors. You'll learn colour theory, textiles, furnishings, window treatments, and furniture arrangement, along with the client consultation and presentation skills decorators use on the job every day.
Why this Program?
Hands-On Styling Practice
Students build real decorating concepts, from colour palettes to furniture and accessory selections, for actual room scenarios.
Portfolio Development
Graduates leave with a professional portfolio showcasing their styling work and client presentations.
Industry-Relevant Skills
Training covers the practical decorating and presentation skills used daily in residential and commercial styling projects.
Client-Focused Training
Strong emphasis on communication and consultation, the skills decorators rely on to translate a client's vision into a finished room.
Areas of study
Students gain practical knowledge in:
- Interior Decorating Principles
- Colour Theory & Palette Development
- Furniture & Décor Selection
- Textiles, Fabrics & Materials
- Window Treatments & Lighting
- Furniture Arrangement & Space Planning
- Residential & Commercial Styling
- Mood Boards & Visual Presentation
- Client Consultation & Communication
- Portfolio Development
Industry Software Training
Decorating & Presentation Tools
Students gain hands-on experience with industry software used for mood boards, colour palettes, and room layouts, helping them present decorating concepts clearly to clients.
Practical Project Work
Students complete real decorating projects and build a portfolio that demonstrates their styling ability and client presentation skills.
Admission Requirements
Applicants interested in this course should:
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Have an interest in creativity, styling, and visual aesthetics
Demonstrate communication and organizational skills
Be motivated to work on creative projects in client-focused environments
Testimonial
We Value Our Students Experience
"An amazing program taught by people that know the industry and are willing to share the tools needed to go directly into the field."
Wayne MacEachern
Counselling Skills/Social-Human Services Graduate
"I’ve had nothing but great experiences since my start on March 21, 2022. Everything from the staff and course content has been wonderful and I am excited to finish!"
Devrick Swaine
Student
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