Audio: English
Level: Beginner
Lenght: 16 Lessons, 1H32M
Resources: 19 Downloads

No matter where you are in the world, you can find colors, cultures, traditions, and textiles to be inspired by. Eva Sonaike helps bring those influences into other people’s homes through her self-named interior design firm which specializes in luxury African-inspired interiors and soft furnishings. The company spans five continents and Eva has sold the products she designs in the likes of Liberty, Fenwick, and Selfridges.

In this course, she teaches you how to bring bold patterns and colors from your favorite places into your interior spaces with confidence. Discover how to decorate a space from scratch by exploring texture, scent, accessories, and more. Brighten your home with inspiration from your travels.

Begin by getting to know Eva. She talks through the journey that saw her go from an editorial career to founding her own interior design firm. Find out about the influences which inspire her work and the products she designs before taking a look at what you can expect from the course.

Dive into the importance of color and how it can be used in the home to promote wellbeing and reflect your personality. Then learn about basic pattern theory and how to incorporate patterns into your interiors without them being overwhelming. Eva shares her advice for where to find accessories that are ethically sourced before explaining how to use mood boards as a tool to visualize your ideas. Get a run-through of how to plan your room design, taking into account budget, space, time frame, and more.