Interior Decoration

Covers the whole interior design process, from how people behave in a space to the materials and furnishings that finish it. Chapters on light and color, design basics, building systems and window treatments make it the most complete manual on this page.

A. Bhatia

A working designer explains the five elements and seven principles that hold a room together: line, form, colour, pattern, texture, and the balance between them. Illustrated with real interiors throughout.

Erica Swanson

A hands on manual built around activities rather than theory. Starts with a colour wheel you build yourself, then works through hue, shades and tints, choosing colours for a room, and the design principles behind a finished space.

Colorado 4-H

A practical workshop for redesigning a room in your own home, at any budget. Covers measuring the space, picking a decor style, colour, pattern and upcycling techniques.

The Open College of the Arts