Interior Decorating and Furniture Restoration Diploma - CPD Certified
Adams Academy
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Overview
Restore your old furniture and use them to decorate for an all-new innovative touch
Do you have old furniture lying around? Well, it is time you make the most out of them with furniture restoration. Make your furniture look brand new and use them in your interior decorating and save huge amount of money with the help of this course.
Furniture conservation is all about retaining the original structure, materials, and functionality of the piece of furniture, while restoration involves repairing and replacing existing components with materials or parts which were not available at the time of its original manufacturer. Interior decorators enhance the inside of buildings or specific rooms in a building to meet the needs of the inhabitants. They choose colors, paints, furniture, floor and window coverings, and lighting. Interior decorators’ work improves the interior space of homes, offices, and a wide variety of businesses and organizations. With furniture restoration, one of the major cost for an interior decorator is being solved.
This course offers both sides of furniture restoration and interior decoration. Learn what’s new in interior decorating while also finding out how to restore your furniture to look brand new with this popular course.
Why Should You Choose Interior Decorating and Furniture Restoration Diploma
- Internationally recognised accredited qualification
- 1 year accessibility to the course
- Free e-Certificate
- Instant certificate validation facility
- Properly curated course with comprehensive syllabus
- Full-time tutor support on working days (Monday – Friday)
- Efficient exam system, assessment and instant results
- Access to the course content on mobile, tablet or desktop from anywhere anytime
- Eligible for **NUS Extra** card which gives you 1000’s of discounts from biggest companies.
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Description
COURSE CURRICULUM
Restoring Your Furniture
WOOD FINISHING IN GENERAL
PREPARATION OF NEW AND OLD SURFACES
STAINS IN GENERAL
FACTORY PREPARED STAINS
WATER STAINS
STAIN BRUSHING AND PROCEDURE
PREPARING WOOD TO TAKE STAIN WITH EVEN COLOR EFFECT
THE USE OF WOOD FILLERS
VARNISH AND SHELLAC
VARNISHING, RUBBING, POLISHING
VARNISH DEFECTS AND THEIR CAUSES
LACQUERS
Interior Design Fundamentals
Define a Theme: Contemporary, Cottage, Eclectic, Southwest
Budget Design for Your Living Room, Den or Family Room
Budget Ideas for Kitchen Design
Budget Bedroom Makeover
Closet Cleanups
Need a Home Office?
Camouflage with Paint!
Faux Finishes Are Hot – Bare Walls Are Not!
Window Treatments
Making the Most of Molding
Fabulous Furniture Finds
Decorate With Wallpaper
Freehand or Stencil A Mural Makes the Wall!
Accessorize – Funky Can Be Fun!
Have Some Fun with Fabric!
Decorating House Interior
HOW TO REARRANGE A ROOM
HOW TO ANALYZE A ROOM AS PROFESSIONALS DO BEFORE YOU
HOW TO CREATE A ROOM
HOW TO DETERMINE CHARACTERS OF HANGINGS AND FURNITURES-COVERING FOR A GIVEN ROOM
CANDLESTICKS, LAMPS, FIXTURES FOR GAS AND ELECTRICITY, AND SHADES
WINDOW SHADES AND AWNINGS
TREATMENT OF PICTURES AND PICTURE FRAMES
TREATMENT OF PIANO CASES
TREATMENT OF DINING-ROOM BUFFETS AND DRESSING-TABLES
TREATMENT OF WORK TABLES, BIRD CAGES, DOG BASKETS AND FISH GLOBES
TREATMENT OF FIREPLACES
TREATMENT OF BATHROOMS
PERIOD ROOMS
PERIODS IN FURNITURE
CONTINUATION OF PERIODS IN FURNITURE
THE GOTHIC PERIOD
THE RENAISSANCE
FRENCH FURNITURE
THE PERIODS OF THE THREE LOUIS
THE MAHOGANY PERIOD
THE COLONIAL PERIOD
THE REVIVAL OF DIRECTOIRE AND EMPIRE FURNITURE
THE VICTORIAN PERIOD
PAINTED FURNITURE
TREATMENT OF AN INEXPENSIVE BEDROOM
TREATMENT OF A GUEST ROOM (Where economy is not an item of importance)
A MODERN HOUSE IN WHICH GENUINE JACOBEAN FURNITURE IS APPROPRIATELY SET
UNCONVENTIONAL BREAKFAST-ROOMS AND SPORTS BALCONIES
SUN-ROOMS
TREATMENT OF A WOMAN’S DRESSING-ROOM
THE TREATMENT OF CLOSETS
TREATMENT OF A NARROW HALL
TREATMENT OF A VERY SHADED LIVING-ROOM
SERVANTS’ ROOMS
THE BABY’S ROOMS: THE DAY ROOM, THE NIGHT ROOM
ROOMS FOR THE ELDERLY
A YOUNG GIRL’S ROOM
THE YOUNG BOY’S ROOM
TABLE DECORATION
WHAT TO AVOID IN INTERIOR DECORATION: RULES FOR BEGINNERS
FADS IN COLLECTING
WEDGWOOD POTTERY; OLD AND MODERN
ITALIAN POTTERY
VENETIAN GLASS, OLD AND MODERN
CONCLUSION
Recommended Reading
Recommended Reading: Interior Decorating and Furniture Restoration Diploma
FAQs
Who is this course for?
- There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students of all academic backgrounds.
Is this course accredited?
- Yes, this course is accredited by IAO and CPD Qualification Standards.
If I take the course, how will I be assessed?
- Once you complete all the lessons/units, you are required to sit an exam which is multiple-choice. Pass mark is 60%.
Does this course include exams?
- Yes, this course includes exams.
How can I achieve my certificate?
- Once you successfully pass your exam you can obtain your certificate of achievement either in PDF or hard copy format, or both, for an additional fee. Certificates are also available as e-certificates.
Is there any charge for certification?
- Yes, there is an additional charge for the certification service. Certificates are £4 each for PDFs and £8 each for hard copies. If both PDF and hard copy certificates are ordered at the same time, the cost is £10. E-certificates are available from your learning portal completely free of charge.
Can anyone validate my certificate through your website?
- Yes, there is a unique code issued for every certificate and anyone can validate your certificate by using this code through our website.
Are there any prerequisites for the course?
- There are no prerequisites for this course and it is open to everyone.
How long until I receive the course confirmation details?
- Once you purchase a course your account will be set up within 48 hours and you will receive an email with your account details.
For how long do I have access to the course?
- You will have access to the course for one year following purchase.
What support do you offer?
- We provide 24 hours live chat support and our customer service team is available during working hours to answer your phone calls.
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