Design of Functional Residential Spaces

Start by getting to know Francisca Varela and a little more about her experience as an interior designer. Discover the focal point of her decoration and design projects in FVM and find out what inspires her in her work.

Get the ball rolling with an introduction to personalized and functional design. Have a look at some different techniques to familiarize yourself with your client and the space, then do an initial sketch of your floor plan.

Francisca explains how to find your style before you begin your search for reference materials to hone in on your project's overall aesthetic. Start giving it some shape and structure by working on the layout and defining the color scheme, textures, furniture, and materials.

With all the information gathered together, it's time to build your mood board to present to your client. Francisca rounds off the course with some helpful tips for applying everything you've learned to new projects.