Starting point 01
You're starting from zero.
You have a passion for interiors and a good eye, but no formal training. You want to learn it properly, from the ground up.
Every room starts as a plan.
So does every design career.
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Start in design. With a plan.
A step-by-step course that takes beginners from the fundamentals of interior design to their first real client.
Where you are now
You love design. You just don't know where to start.
- 01You have the eye, but no degree.
- 02You've watched hours of videos and still feel lost.
- 03The software looks impossible.
- 04You can't picture anyone paying you.
That's normal. It's also exactly where this course begins.
The plan
Four phases. One clear path.
Each phase builds on the one before, so you always know what comes next.
Press and hold, or hold Space or Enter, to light up the four phases.
- PHASE 01
Design fundamentals
The things every designer has to get right: measuring a room, materials, electrics, technical drawings, built-in furniture, feng shui, biophilia, and the common mistakes to avoid.
- PHASE 02
Software and tools
Learn Coohom in depth, step by step, with a clear overview of SketchUp, ArchiCAD, 3ds Max, AutoCAD and Blender. Then Mattoboard for material boards and Canva for presentations.
- PHASE 03
First clients and portfolio
Start with friends and family, design your first real projects, collect reviews, and turn them into a portfolio.
- PHASE 04
Growing the business
Take on more work, earn great reviews, and grow from there.
Measured. From your first room to your first client.
How it works
Learn at your own pace, with real people behind you.
A written guide for every lesson.
Clear, designed PDF guides you can read, save and come back to.
Short videos.
Quick walkthroughs that show you exactly how it's done.
Ask us anything.
DM Nikola or DM @startindesignhq on Instagram. You're never left alone with a document.
Who it's for
Made for two kinds of beginner.
Starting point 02
You know some, but you're stuck.
You understand a bit of design and software, but you haven't turned it into a career yet. You need the missing steps and your first clients.
Your teacher
Hi, I'm Nikola.
I'm an interior designer and the founder of NS Studio. I design private homes and apartments, often small spaces, in a warm, minimal style.
Before that I worked at a furniture wholesaler, which is where I really got to know furniture and materials. This course is the plan I wish I'd had when I started.
Nikola · Founder, NS Studio
Questions
Good questions.
Do I need a design degree?
No. This course is made for beginners and career changers without formal training. Some countries and states have rules about who can use the title interior designer, so it's worth checking yours.
I've never used design software. Is that a problem?
Not at all. Phase two teaches Coohom step by step from the very beginning, and shows you what the other main programs are for.
Is this just tips I could find on Instagram?
No. It's a full program in four phases, with a written guide for every lesson and short videos, and it goes all the way to signing your first client.
What if I get stuck?
DM Nikola or DM @startindesignhq on Instagram.
How much will it cost?
We'll share the price with the waitlist first, before the course opens.
When does it open?
We're finishing the course now. Join the waitlist and you'll be the first to know.
What language is it in?
English.
You're on the list. We'll email you as soon as the course opens.