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Home Decor and Refurbishment Course - CPD Certified

CPD Certified | International Accreditation with ICOES | Multiple Certification Options | Detailed Training

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Price
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Offer ends 01 May 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
30 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
60 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
30 CPD hours / points

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Overview

Home is where the heart is. You’ll fall in love with your home all over again once you’ve discovered different ways to decorate and refurbish it.

Your living space affects your mood, your happiness, and your wellbeing. Make your home bring a smile to your face by investing time in styling it to suit you and your unique personality.

Do you want to create a Zen look? Vintage or Shabby Chic? Retro or Gothic? You’ll discover a wealth of inspiring designs to fire your imagination.

Owning a home is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. You could be living there for 15 to 30 years while you pay your mortgage. Therefore, it's only natural that you should want to make the most of your home, no matter what the reason.

Course Benefits:

  • CPD Certified and Fully Accredited by the International Council of Online Educational Standards (ICOES)
  • Course access - 60 days - Study at your own pace
  • Access or Course from any device: Laptop, Smartphone, tablets, etc.

CPD

30 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

This Home Decor & Refurbishment course is invaluable if you want to save money and learn to decorate your property or to ensure you’re getting the right people for the job if you call in the professionals.

Learn everything you need to confidently and competently tackle every renovation project with this comprehensive course.

You’ll learn:

  • The practical reasons for renovating

  • Planning and budgeting

  • Working with contractors

  • Building regulations and planning permission

  • Basics of interior design

  • Design inspiration and ideas

  • How to style rooms to create moods and looks

  • Most importantly, how to make your home a joy to live in

Home Decor Course Breakdown

Module 1: Why Renovate?

  • Home Damage & Disrepair
  • Asthma and Health Issues
  • Insurance Considerations
  • Improving Home Value
  • Refurbishing for Resale
  • Building Your Dream Home

Module 2: Considerations

  • Planning
  • Budgeting & Working out Costs
  • Small Changes, Big Results
  • Why Changing Your Mind Costs Money
  • Property Tax and Cost of Insurance
  • Different Types of Repairs and Refurbishment
  • Using Timescale to Your Benefit

Module 3: Hiring And Working With Contractors

  • Researching and Asking for Quotes
  • Verifying Contractor Credibility
  • Working with a Subcontractor
  • Getting Started
  • Contracts and Scheduling
  • Valuation and Payment
  • When Things Go Wrong
  • Wiring and Plumbing
  • Heating and Cooling

Module 4: Paperwork And Legal

  • DIY Refurbishment
  • Building Regulations
  • Planning Permission
  • Legal Requirements
  • Contracts and Agreements with Contractors
  • Health and Safety
  • Environmental
  • Keeping Records

Module 5: Design Inspiration And Ideas And Checklists

  • Some Popular Types of Interior Design
  • Traditional Interior Design
  • Modern
  • Modern Variations
  • Art Deco
  • Contemporary
  • Gothic
  • Industrial
  • Minimalism
  • Retro
  • Vintage or Shabby Chic
  • Design Inspiration from Different Countries
  • Feng Shui in Interior Design
  • Vastu Shastra
  • Italian
  • French
  • America
  • Spanish
  • Japanese Zen
  • Scandinavian
  • Room by Room Refurbishment Checklist
  • Floorplan
  • Beautiful Walls and Ceilings
  • Living Spaces
  • Bedrooms
  • Hallways and Transitional Spaces
  • Bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Conclusion

Who is this course for?

This Home Decor & Refurbishment course is invaluable if you want to save money and learn to decorate your property or to ensure you’re getting the right people for the job if you call in the professionals.

This course earns you credits through Continuing Professional Development (CPD). CPD points are accepted and recognised by professional member bodies and academic institutions across the UK.

All learning content is accredited by the International Council for Online Educational Standards (ICOES) whose purpose is to continually improve online educational products and maintain quality assurance.

Requirements

Trendimi courses are designed for anyone with an interest in learning. No formal qualifications are required. Our courses are suitable if you want to learn new skills, start a new career, or if you’re already working in a particular industry and wish to upgrade your talents and enhance your resume.

Career path

After completing this course, you could:

  • Help family and friends with renovations, simplifying the process for them

  • Explore a career in construction, renovations, or interior design

  • Be better able to fix issues in your own home with a minimum of cost and trouble

  • Invest in properties that need renovating

  • Add an extra dimension to your services as an interior design

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Does this DIY course learning method apply for the UK?

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Hi Jai, We aim to provide a beginners'-level course at an affordable price, and, in that sense, the content needs to be broader to reach both UK and US students. To better assist you, please feel free to reach out to our Customer Support Team through the contact page on our website. Annika - Trendimi Team

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We are Trendimi, an international team passionate about online training. Our top experts help you to develop skills in the areas you love. We’ve designed specialist courses in fashion, beauty, home design, events, health and business. With Trendimi, you can improve your knowledge of a personal interest or gain marketable professional expertise.

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