Materials and colour – design your own interior palette

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One space. Three colours. A considered plan.

On this free practice course you will design a colour and material palette for one room or a small corner. Learn to observe surfaces, compare colours in different light and explain your decisions. Finish with a written plan that you can develop using real material samples.

By the end you can

• Define the use of a space and three words describing the intended mood.
• Compare matt and glossy surfaces, pattern and texture.
• Give a base, supporting colour and accent different roles.
• Check a palette in daylight and evening lighting.
• Present material choices and outstanding checks in a clear plan.

How to study

Allow about 60–90 minutes: lesson one 15 min, lesson two 20 min, quiz 5 min, design assignment 20–35 min and final review 10–15 min. These are estimates. Use paper or a notes app and three colour or material examples already available at home. No purchases are required.

1. Observe the space, light and surfaces.
2. Create a considered three-colour palette.
3. Check your understanding with a six-question quiz.
4. Submit your own plan for teacher review.
5. Refine the plan and complete your self-assessment.

All sections are available immediately. Sign in and enrol for free to save your progress. Mark lessons complete. Pass the quiz with at least 5/6 correct answers. A completion certificate requires course completion and an approved assignment; teacher feedback is not automatic.

Practice course: This is a complete short course created to try the platform. It is not paid teaching reviewed by Diana. Images are AI-generated illustrations; the short, captioned introduction video is silent. The teaching is delivered through the lesson texts, examples and exercises.