Interior Decoration and Styling

Language

Spanish

Start date

July 2027

Frequency

Part-time

Fruition

On campus

Duration

3 Weeks

Explore the art of 'dressing' spaces, analyse and develop experiences to internalise the creative process, take the seed of an idea and turn it into a project.

This Summer Course in Interior Styling and Decoration introduces you to the main theoretical concepts of current practice in this field, and the tools that open the doors to a multitude of future professional prospects.
In this course, you’ll acquire the know-how you need to create harmonious living spaces  by taking a close look at the latest trends, chromatic relationships, combining textures and materials, and more.  

Information to decide

A course that shows you exactly what’s involved in the various areas of forecasting: the creative process, the tools needed to develop a project, how to use materials and understand trends.

You’ll put the know-how you acquire in the theory-based and guest speaker sessions into practice through a series of exercises. These exercises give you first-hand experience of the professional sector, one of the essential goals of the course. 
The syllabus is divided into different subjects taught by professional interior stylists and designers, and includes visits to showrooms and renowned retailers in the sector.

Students, professionals working in the sector and anyone interested in interior styling and decorating living spaces. If you want to specialise in interior styling to offer something different in a competitive and ever-changing sector, this is the course for you.  

You’ll develop the skills you need to manage and develop professional projects, acquiring key knowledge of trends, materials, lighting and colour, using programs to design, style and decorate interior spaces.

In a well-balanced mix of theory and practice, you’ll acquire a comprehensive vision of the many complex relationships involved: the individual, society as a whole, and the interior space in which these relationships evolve.

Syllabus

THE BASICS AND TOOLS

Spatial representation
Image: space and object
Light theory
Colour theory
Spatial composition



MATERIALS AND TRENDS

Trends
Textures and materials
Furniture and accessories
Kitchen space
Bathroom space
Floral design
Fabrics
Restoration
A visit to showrooms



CREATIVE WORKSHOP

The User and comfort
Living space 1
Living space 2

News

30 October 2026

IED joins the Chile Diseño 2026 Awards as institutional partner, speaker and jury contributor

IED supports the awards through jury participation and a talk by Spanish illustrator Puño.

28 October 2026

National Portfolio Day Milan 2026

In its 60th anniversary year, IED hosts the Milan edition of National Portfolio Day, the international event for anyone who wants to study or specialize in art, design, fashion and visual communication.

Art and design exhibition featuring two central rocks sewn with printed fabrics

23 October 2026

“Valor Ancestral: Latam Creative Talent 2026” makes a stop at IED Barcelona

Following its presentation at IED Madrid and ahead of its move to IED Kunsthal Bilbao, the latest edition of the international exhibition, an initiative promoted by IED since 2022, was on display to coincide with the Barcelona campus’s activities as part of Barcelona Design Week.

16 October 2026

The Word for Border is Water

IED participates for the third time at the Class of 26 exhibition during Dutch Design Week

07 October 2026

Irene Fonseca takes part in Lights in Alingsås, marking the fourth consecutive scholarship for IED Kunsthal Bilbao

The alumni of the 2025/26 Specialisation Course in Architectural Lighting Design took part in the international workshop held in Sweden thanks to IED Kunsthal Bilbao’s collaboration with Lightecture.

06 October 2026

150 students begin the 2026–2027 Academic Year on IED Barcelona’s Master’s, Postgraduate and Foundation Courses

The Welcome Event for Master’s and Postgraduate students took place on 1 and 2 October, featuring a new edition of the “Designing for the Many” workshop and the opening lecture. Foundation students received their welcome on 5 October.

06 October 2026

Public Program IED.60, October 2026

This month, IED’s Public Program continues to take design beyond the classroom, creating opportunities for dialogue with audiences, cultural institutions, businesses and professional communities.

02 October 2026

AQU Catalunya grants favourable accreditation to IED Barcelona’s Bachelor of Arts in Design

Once again, IED Barcelona has received a favourable report from the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency (AQU Catalunya), certifying the quality of the Bachelor of Arts in Design (Título de Grado en Enseñanzas Artísticas Superiores de Diseño) delivered by the centre.

01 October 2026

Marco Rainò is the new Scientific Leader of the Master of Arts in Interior Design

IED Torino welcomes Marco Rainò, architect, designer and independent curator, who takes on the role of Scientific Leader of the Master of Arts in Interior Design.

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Exhibitions and Festival

06 October 2026 - 01 September 2027

Barcelona

“The Beetle Bottle” and “Mis queridos Ascos” at “Matter Matters. Designing with the World”

The projects created by IED Barcelona alumni Abdelaziz Moustafa (Product Design) and Violeta Mata (Fashion Design) have been selected to be part of this exhibition at the Museu del Disseny-DHub.

Exhibitions and Festival

08 October 2026 - 31 October 2026

Turin

IED Torino x Torino Design City

From October 8 to 31, 2026, IED Torino will take part with three student projects exploring ecological and environmental transition, as part of a programme of exhibitions, talks and workshops focused on design and innovation.

21 October 2026 - 15 November 2026

Bilbao

IED Kunsthal Bilbao participates as an academic partner in TAC! Festival of Urban Architecture

A lecturer and two Interior Design graduates are taking part in Young Architecture Encounters, as part of the festival's programme in Sestao, running until 15 November.

Lecture and Panel discussion

19 November 2026 - 19 November 2026

Barcelona

“Future Frugal: Crafting conviviality in a new ‘age of scarcity’“

Renowned architect Francesca Sarti will lead this online masterclass, exploring how craft, design and anthropology can help us reimagine our relationship with food, materials and the environment.