BeSpoak School

Learn Interior design

Welcome to BeSpoak School, your online destination for mastering interior design. Our platform offers free resources like comprehensive design courses, detailed how-to guides, and expert insights, all tailored to elevate your design knowledge from novice to expert. Why free? Because we believe interior design should be accessible to all.

Dive into our interactive learning experience and discover the secrets to creating *chef's kiss* interiors with our free, user-friendly courses. And with that, school's in session! ✏️📓

Bespoak School

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Explore Our Courses

Designing
with Color

Designing with
Patterns & Textures

Understanding
Design Styles

Planning Your Furniture Scale & Layout

Interior
Styling Tips

DIY Design & Renovation

How to Design
a Room

Furniture & Design
Glossary

Understanding Design Concepts & Furniture Styles

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soon

Designing

with

color

Color is one of the most influential elements of interior design—and if you’re asking us (which you’re not), it’s also one of the most fun to play with. Yes, even if you’re a minimalist. You can use color to help tell a story, evoke certain emotions, or simply bring life into a space. In this course, you’ll learn about the color wheel, color theory, color psychology, and how you can use color to your advantage in design.

What You'll Learn

Understanding the Color Wheel

Basic Color Theory

Color Psychology

Designing with patterns & Textures

If the idea of incorporating patterns and textures into your design plans intimidates you, don’t worry. We totally get it. The good news is that with some education and practice, you’ll be running towards (instead of away from) vibrant prints and patterns in no time! This course will cover everything from the basics of understanding patterns, textiles, and fabrics to more complex doings like how to combine all of the above so it looks cohesive.

What You'll Learn

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course

geometric patterned rug close up

mid century modern chrome lamp

understanding design styles

If we’re being real, we’re not big on labels. When it comes to design styles, we don’t often cite them because they make us feel pigeonholed. But understanding the theory behind common design styles is a powerful tool for your interior design education. This course will cover the most common design styles and teach you best practices on how to combine different styles. Just know, like with all things, you’re never just one. And as usual, you should always feel good about breaking the rules!

What You'll Learn

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course

colorful dining room layout

planning your furniture scale and layout

Listen, we get it. Planning your furniture scale and layout at home might not sound as exciting as the sourcing and styling phase, but we promise it’s a very fun and (maybe the most) important part of the design process. Consider this course your introduction to all things spatial planning, furniture scale, and room layouts. It’s all the information you need to nail that yummy *just right* feeling in all the rooms you touch. Your interiors will thank you later.

What You'll Learn

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course

Interior
Styling Tips

Picture this: You’re scrolling through Instagram or flipping through your favorite design magazine and see an image that just makes you think, “Ugh… this is perfect.” The design exudes personality, and everything feels like it’s exactly where it should be. That’s the power of interior styling. Behind each of those photos was likely an interior stylist doing their thing. The good news is that you don’t have to be a professional interior stylist to work your magic. You can use your home base as your styling playground, and this course will show you exactly how.

What You'll Learn

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course

french master art, la vie de la nature

Interior Styling 101

gallery wall

Art Styling & Gallery Walls

mirror

Accessory Styling

chair and pottery

Interior Photography Tips

diy design
& renovation

Fan the flame of your inner crafter, woodworker, DIYer, and renovator with this course designed to help you make your dreams come. The best part? Having a DIY mentality means you’re in control of your design destiny — no need to worry about other people’s schedules or timelines (unless you’re hiring a contractor, that’s a different story). We’re not saying it’s all sunshine and rainbows… but it mostly is. With our helpful guide to mastering different DIY design projects and renovations, you’ll be on your way to a home filled with personality (and elbow grease) in no time.

What You'll Learn

Tiling 101

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Flooring

Coming soon!

Millwork & Trim

Coming soon!

Renovations

Coming soon!

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course

colorful dining room

How to design a room

Want to learn how to design a room that mirrors your incredible style? We thought you might. This course covers all the rules you need to know about room design—except we’re rewriting the rules. The rules are… there are no hard and fast rules! Design is subjective, and the process looks different for everyone. The good news is even a design novice can jump right in and learn how to create their dream home. Let's demystify the art of room design!

What You'll Learn

a room designed with spoak

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course

An ever-evolving dictionary for anyone who wants to learn about furniture terms and interior design lingo. While this course is more of a glossary, we’ll define some of the most common furniture types, design terms, and more to help you become a more knowledgeable designer.

P.S. It would be impossible to cover every design word ever created in this class (or any class, to be honest). So if that’s what you came for, please lower your expectations (only slightly) and know this is a growing list. :)

Furniture
& Design
Dictionary

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course

sofa vs loveseat

What You'll Learn

Seating

Antique

Materials

Casegoods

Lighting

Vintage

Architecture

Textiles

Tables

Fabric

Decor

... and so much more!

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using color in design

Designing with Color

Color is one of the most influential elements of interior design—and if you’re asking us (which you’re not), it’s also one of the most fun to play with. Yes, even if you’re a minimalist. You can use color to help tell a story, evoke certain emotions, or simply bring life into a space. In this course, you’ll learn about the color wheel, color theory, color psychology, and how you can use color to your advantage in design.

Designing With Color

Understanding the Color Wheel

Unlock your design potential with BeSpoak School's comprehensive guide to the color wheel. Master the art of color selection and transform your creative work with the power of the color wheel.

Designing With Color

Basic Color Theory

Elevate your understanding of color theory and design with BeSpoak School's expert guidance. Start mastering color theory today and transform your creative approach.

Designing With Color

Color Psychology

Dive into the fascinating world of color psychology at BeSpoak School. Discover how colors influence emotions, perceptions, and brand messaging.

Designing With Color

Unleash your creativity with color schemes. Elevate your design skills and learn how to create harmonious combinations with BeSpoak School.

Designing With Color

Explore designing with captivating color palettes with BeSpoak School. Get inspired & enhance your interior design projects with perfect color combinations.

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Designing with Patterns & Textures

If the idea of incorporating patterns and textures into your design plans intimidates you, don’t worry. We totally get it. The good news is that with some education and practice, you’ll be running towards (instead of away from) vibrant prints and patterns in no time! This course will cover everything from the basics of understanding patterns, textiles, and fabrics to more complex doings like how to combine all of the above so it looks cohesive.

bold patterned rug

Designing With Patterns & Textures

Designing with Patterns

Bring your space to life by designing with patterns in your interior design projects. Unleash your creativity with BeSpoak School's pro-tips.

Designing With Patterns & Textures

Choosing the Best Pattern

BeSpoak School guides you in choosing the best pattern for your interior design project. Complement your style and create captivating spaces today.

Designing With Patterns & Textures

Designing with Animal Prints

Add a touch of wild elegance to your projects by designing with animal prints. BeSpoak School shows you how to incorporate these captivating patterns with confidence.

Designing With Patterns & Textures

A Guide to Texture, Textiles, and Fabrics

Dive into the world of textures, textiles, and fabrics. Discover the art of incorporating tactile elements that elevate your spaces.

Designing With Patterns & Textures

Combining Patterns, Textures, and Color

Master the art of combining patterns, textures, and color with BeSpoak School. Channel your creativity & create harmonious interiors.

styled office red orange chair

Understanding Design Styles

If we’re being real, we’re not big on labels. When it comes to design styles, we don’t often cite them because they make us feel pigeonholed. But understanding the theory behind common design styles is a powerful tool for your interior design education. This course will cover the most common design styles and teach you best practices on how to combine different styles. Just know, like with all things, you’re never just one. And as usual, you should always feel good about breaking the rules!

Understanding Design Styles

Understanding Design Styles

Dive into the world of understanding design styles with BeSpoak School. Unleash your prowess and infuse your space with personality and flair.

Understanding Design Styles

How to Define Your Design Style

Unlock your identity and learn how to define your design style with BeSpoak School. Explore our comprehensive resources (including a free interior design style quiz) and embark on a journey of self-expression.

Understanding Design Styles

Types of Design Styles

Discover and learn about various design styles, from minimalism to maximalism and everything in between, and create captivating spaces. Elevate your skills today.

Planing Your Furniture Scale & Layout

Listen, we get it. Planning your furniture scale and layout at home might not sound as exciting as the sourcing and styling phase, but we promise it’s a very fun and (maybe the most) important part of the design process. Consider this course your introduction to all things spatial planning, furniture scale, and room layouts. It’s all the information you need to nail that yummy *just right* feeling in all the rooms you touch. Your interiors will thank you later.

colorful dining area

Planning Your Furniture Scale & Layout

Intro to Spatial Planning

Master the art of spatial planning and transform any space. With BeSpoak School, you can optimize the functionality and aesthetics of your interiors.

Planning Your Furniture Scale & Layout

Designing Small Spaces

Discover the secrets of designing small spaces with style & functionality. Get expert tips and ideas to maximize every inch of your compact living areas.

Planning Your Furniture Scale & Layout

Designing Large Spaces

Discover the secrets of designing large spaces with style and comfort. From layout planning to furniture selection, BeSpoak School has you covered.

Planning Your Furniture Scale & Layout

How to Choose the Right Furniture Size

Enhance functionality & aesthetics by choosing the right furniture size for your space. Master the art of harmonious interiors with BeSpoak School.

colorful dining room styled

Interior Styling Tips

Picture this: You’re scrolling through Instagram or flipping through your favorite design magazine and see an image that just makes you think, “Ugh… this is perfect.” The design exudes personality, and everything feels like it’s exactly where it should be. That’s the power of interior styling. Behind each of those photos was likely an interior stylist doing their thing. The good news is that you don’t have to be a professional interior stylist to work your magic. You can use your home base as your styling playground, and this course will show you exactly how.

Interior Styling Tips

Interior Styling 101

Learn the art of interior styling with our comprehensive online course. Master design techniques and transform spaces with BeSpoak School.

Interior Styling Tips

Art Styling & Gallery Walls

Discover the beauty of gallery walls with our beginner's art styling course. Learn how to create stunning displays and showcase your favorite artwork like a pro.

Interior Styling Tips

Accessory Styling

Enhance your space with our accessory styling course. Explore a world of home accessories and learn to curate stylish and personalized interiors.

Interior Styling Tips

Interior Photography Tips

Capture the beauty of interiors with our expert interior photography tips. Learn techniques, lighting, and composition for stunning interior shots (even from your iPhone!).

DIY Design & Renovation

Fan the flame of your inner crafter, woodworker, DIYer, and renovator with this course designed to help you make your dreams come. The best part? Having a DIY mentality means you’re in control of your design destiny — no need to worry about other people’s schedules or timelines (unless you’re hiring a contractor, that’s a different story). We’re not saying it’s all sunshine and rainbows… but it mostly is. With our helpful guide to mastering different DIY design projects and renovations, you’ll be on your way to a home filled with personality (and elbow grease) in no time.

bold print room design

DIY Design & Renovation

The Ultimate Paint Guide

Unlock the secrets of painting with our comprehensive paint guide. From color selection to application techniques, become a master of the brush.

DIY Design & Renovation

Cabinet Hardware 101

Upgrade your cabinets with Cabinet Hardware 101. Discover stylish knobs, pulls, and hinges to enhance your space. Master the art of cabinet hardware today.

DIY Design & Renovation

Learn how to tile like a pro. Let's define commonly used tiling terms and popular tile types before diving into a DIY how-to.

DIY Design & Renovation

Have you been debating a flooring DIY? Learn about the pros and cons and what goes into a flooring installation project.

DIY Design & Renovation

Millwork & Trim

Master the art of millwork and trim with our comprehensive guide and FAQs to help you get started.

DIY Design & Renovation

Learn the ins and outs of renovation, like what type of work requires a permit and how to develop a game plan for your project.

room mockup with spoak

How to Design a Room

Want to learn how to design a room that mirrors your incredible style? We thought you might. This course covers all the rules you need to know about room design—except we’re rewriting the rules. The rules are… there are no hard and fast rules! Design is subjective, and the process looks different for everyone. The good news is even a design novice can jump right in and learn how to create their dream home. Let's demystify the art of room design!

How to Design a Room

How to Design a Room

Learn how to design a room like a pro. Discover practical layout planning, style integration, and color scheme selection to express your unique aesthetic.

How to Design a Room

How to Design a Kitchen

Discover the secrets to creating a stunning kitchen with BeSpoak School. Dive into our expert-led tutorials and start designing the kitchen of your dreams today.

How to Design a Room

How to Design a Living Room

Our five-step guide of design tips will walk you through how to make your big living room ideas come to life.

How to Design a Room

How to Design a Bathroom

Learn the ropes of the bathroom design process. Soak in the design tips, inspiration, and encouragement to help you create a bathroom that truly reflects you.

How to Design a Room

How to Design a Bedroom

Learn how to transform your bedroom into a sanctuary so beautiful and zen that you’ll find yourself questioning whether or not you’ve stumbled into a 5-star hotel.

Furniture & Design Glossary

An ever-evolving dictionary for anyone who wants to learn about furniture terms and interior design lingo. While this course is more of a glossary, we’ll define some of the most common furniture types, design terms, and more to help you become a more knowledgeable designer.P.S. It would be impossible to cover every design word ever created in this class (or any class, to be honest). So if that’s what you came for, please lower your expectations (only slightly) and know this is a growing list. :)

bold bedroom design

Furniture & Design Dictionary

Expand your design vocabulary with our Furniture Design Glossary. Unlock the meanings of key terms and concepts in the world of furniture design.

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