KLC Interior Design Open Learning Diploma – Module 2

After ten months of working weekends and getting up early to fit in a couple of hours before work, I’ve finally submitted module two of my KLC Open Learning Diploma in Interior Design.

I took the boards in personally as I couldn’t risk them getting lost in the post and it was such a relief to arrive at KLC and hand it over.  Now I can sleep easy knowing they are safe and not getting damaged by the cats or unruly nephews…

Anyway, I thought I would share some images of my work and show my friends where I’ve been for the last ten months!

Project 1 – Colour Matching

I was asked to choose a fabric/wall covering or tile containing at least four colours and build up a room scheme around it.  I used ‘Harlequin Gardenia’ fabric as my colour inspiration.

Colour matching board, based on Harlequin Gardenia fabric

I enjoyed this project and will definitely be using this technique in the future to inspire a colour scheme, especially if I need to incorporate existing furniture or soft furnishings.

Project 2 – Bathroom Planning

For this project I needed to plan and design a bathroom for Robert Hillier, a client who is a tall, large man.

The first step was to create a concept board.

Bathroom concept board inspired by the words ‘Contemporary, Luxurious and Masculine’

I then worked on the layout of the room and created an inked plan.

Hand inked plan of bathroom, I’ve lost could of the amount of times I had to redo this!

Finally, I put it all together in a furniture book to present to the client.

Accessories page of the furniture book

I’m dreading creating the Axometric drawing for module 3!

Project 3

For this one the tutors gave total creative freedom, only specifying that the scheme should be developed for a contemporary, high-end sitting room.

Concept board, I used the words ‘Contemporary, Dramatic’ and ’Glamorous’ for inspiration

Next I looked at the concept board and pulled out the shapes, colours and textures to source the items for the room.

Sitting room sample board

I just hope my design isn’t too dramatic for the tutors taste!

Project 4 – Period Window Treatment

I chose the Regency period for this as I was inspired by the window treatment in room 5 at the Geffrye museum.

Window elevation with French doors, I added a door handle before submission.

The design was supposed to fit into a modern interior, so I would have liked to omit the tassels, however, the KLC tutors said that ‘passimentere’ (what a great word!) was essential for this period.

Regency window treatment, passimentere included!

Project 5 – Bed Treatment

This project was timely as I’m re-designing my Mum and Dads bedroom and four-poster bed.  It’s was great to do ‘live work’ without feeling guilty for neglecting coursework.

Rendered Sketch of bed treatment

This project made me realise how important a sketch can be.  It really helped when deciding on the fabrics and how to hang them. I hate to think how long I spent on this sketch, it was the thing I was dreading most about this module, but I’m quite proud of it now, so I thought I would share a close up of it :)

Closeup of Bed Treatment Sketch

I will post photos of the finished room, but it may take some time, as Mum & I have lots of sewing to do between now and then!

As it’s been a full-on few months I’ve decided to give myself the rest of June off KLC work so I can concentrate on the ‘Blogging Your Way’ course’.

Now I just have to wait for my results…

Fingers crossed!

Tagged as: Concept Board, Coursework, Interiors, KLC Open Learning Diploma, London, Regency, Window Treatment