Language

English

Start date

July 2027

Frequency

Part-time

Duration

10 days

Credits

50 Hours

Course Coordination

Eli Pérez Pagola

Price

1.900 €

A first, practical experience in interior design under the guidance of professionals specialised in the sector.

The Introduction to Styling and Decoration is an English Summer Course in which you’ll learn everything you need to develop a decoration project, taking it from the initial idea to final execution.  

Over two weeks you’ll explore the fundamentals of the discipline and learn about styles, trends, space planning, colour theory and lighting.  

You’ll also discover the secrets of harmonizing aesthetic and functional elements, doing the groundwork for future studies in Interior Design (domestic, commercial or work spaces) and learn how to apply the knowledge you’ve acquired to your own projects.  

Information to decide

A real design experience in which you can combine your creative talent with innovative techniques to develop original projects in this exciting field.

The theoretical and practical content of the 2-week course gives you all the resources you need to develop your own proposals.   

Immerse yourself in the fundamental principles of interior decoration and styling, efficient space planning, colour and lighting theory, and discover how to integrate sustainable practices. 

You’ll also improve your communication skills. It’s an excellent opportunity to practice your English, and a chance to learn about the digital resources you’ll use to develop and showcase your projects.  

  • Decorating enthusiasts, new homeowners, creative professionals and small business owners who want to take their interior design skills and knowledge to the next level.  
  • Students, store staff, content creators, real estate agents and, in general, anyone interested in exploring new hobbies or professional fields. 

No previous experience is required, just a healthy interest in design, solid motivation and basic observation and creativity skills. 

If you’re passionate about styling and decoration, this course is a great opportunity to test your creative skills in this field, to further your studies or for personal interest.  

An excellent introduction, it combines theory and a practical learning experience, with simple methods and the accessible creative resources you need to develop your projects from start to finish.  

You’ll live this experience at IED Kunsthal Bilbao, an interdisciplinary environment where you can connect with other students and a variety of professional profiles while learning hands-on from a team of experts. 

Syllabus

HISTORY AND STYLES . TYPES OF SPACES

Domestic: Home 

Others: Workspaces, Retail (stores, pop ups etc), Contract (hotels & restaurants)



TRENDS. RESOURCES AND CREATIVE ELEMENTS IN SPACE

Scale, proportions and dimensions 

Shapes and volumes 

Light 

Textures and materials 

Color 

Harmony and contrast 

Symmetry and balance 

Style



THE PROJECT

Brief 

Concept (moodboard, idea, sketches) 

Layout plan 

Sections 

Furniture floor plan 

Lighting plan 

Styling and props proposal 

Views and perspectives 

Budget 



STORYTELLING OF THE PROJECT AND PRESENTATION

Clients 

Social media



MORE CONTEXT

Relevant designers 

Significant contemporary design brands 

Stores 

Magazines, blogs and profiles 

Faculty

Course Leader

Eli Pérez Pagola

News

13 July 2026

IED Torino presents Mise en Place: space as an ingredient of the dining experience

Eleven projects, eleven visions of tomorrow's restaurant: at Gallerie d'Italia – Turin, the Interior Design Bachelor's Programme explored the dialogue between design, food culture and place.

10 July 2026

Degree Show 2026 opens IED Kunsthal Bilbao to talent, design and the city

Once again, the Papelera Building opened its doors to the public, showcasing the work developed by students over four years of study and turning the school into a meeting point for design, culture, industry and institutions.

03 July 2026

July: Exhibitions, Installations and New Horizons for IED.60 Public Program

With the arrival of July, IED Graduation Days enter their busiest phase across IED’s Italian campuses, bringing with them a series of public events designed to showcase the ideas, projects and research developed by students.

02 July 2026

The 4th IED Enric Miralles Award honours a library reimagined as a living landscape of the mind

“Mind Garden”, a project by IED Barcelona student Anastassia Westenra, has been recognised for its outstanding ability to transform space organically.

02 July 2026

Product Design IED Madrid alumni Jorge Penadés designs the Museo Reina Sofía's new public space

The designer created Alhacena, an installation conceived to encourage visitors to pause, read and connect within the museum's permanent collection.

23 June 2026

Best Thesis Awards 2026 – IED Barcelona

Fashion that evokes nostalgia through layered fabrics; a reinterpretation of retail as a living biological interface; an exploration of how Korean Wave (Hallyu) cultural products generate value within the luxury fashion sector; and an interactive digital experience that makes a previously hidden financial language visible.

22 June 2026

Jaime Hayón, Product Design IED Madrid alumni, honoured at the Escala Interior Design Awards

The designer received the National Excellence Award, recognising the work of leading interior design professionals in Spain.

19 June 2026

Sense of Dubai, a Project by Two IED Madrid Students, Wins at the Accor Design Awards 2026

Ana Cristina Lara Sanabria and Camilla Lari Prado received the Second Prize and the Public Choice Award for a proposal that transforms Dubai’s evolution into an immersive experience.

15 June 2026

Three IED alumni among the winners of the iF Design Student Award 2026

Three alumni from IED Kunsthal Bilbao and IED Madrid have been recognised in the iF Design Student Award 2026, one of the world's leading international competitions for emerging design talent.