How to Create Timeless Interiors

Creating a space that is authentic to you and your family can be difficult. In this lesson, Alidad shares his own process for doing so, and how inspiration plays a vital role.

Alidad walks you through the saloon room at one of his most ambitious projects - Buscot Park - showing you step-by-step how he transformed the space.

Alidad continues his tour of Buscot Park, exploring the Dutch Room and explaining how the project unfolded.

Scale is a key factor in good interior design. In this lesson, discover how Alidad uses scale to bring his rooms to life.

Creating a room from scratch can be a daunting task. With Alidad's help, discover how you can create a room that is harmonious and reflects your own history.

A lovely room has depth; the look alone does not make the space beautiful. Learn how to harness the five senses to create a room that is both beautiful and functional.

Atmosphere isn't just something you just see, it is something you feel. With Alidad guiding you, discover how to create the perfect atmosphere in your rooms.

Pictures and paintings give a home charm. In this lesson you will learn everything you need to know about pictures and paintings, from where to find them to how to what to consider when framing.

A home's lighting sets its tone and creates a sense of atmosphere. You will learn how to utilize lighting strategies to create a functional and balanced home.

Rugs and carpets have an enormous impact on the interior of a home. Learn how to use carpets and rugs to bring a room together in this lesson with Alidad.

The beauty of a room lies in its accessories. Discover how accessories can transform a space into one that feels lived in and comfortable.

Planning a home requires considering where the family gathers. In this lesson, you will learn Alidad’s tips and tricks for creating an adaptive, timeless family room.

Multifunctional spaces are one of Alidad's favorites. In this lesson, you'll learn how to create a multifunctional room that will allow for flexibility within your living space.

You will learn from Alidad how you can design a truly timeless home as he walks you through his design process.

During this lesson, you will gain an understanding of how Alidad deals with clients.

Starting a project involves correcting the existing architecture as much as possible. Discover how to solve architectural issues with Alidad's decorating tactics in this lesson.

A room that doesn't function can never be timeless. Learn how to create floor plans as Alidad demystifies the process.

Alidad demonstrates how he applies colours, fabrics and textiles, empowering you to effortlessly pull your own schemes together.

Alidad continues to show how he puts together a room, breaking down his colour and fabric choices.

Alidad loves a room where nothing truly matches. In this lesson, you'll learn from Alidad how to create a home that looks spectacular by using mismatched things that range from odd chairs to tables.

A lover of antiques, Alidad invites you to bring antique textiles into your home. In this lesson you will learn how to incorporate ancient textiles into your home by using large tapestries and vintage linens.

Alidad takes you on a tour of one of his favourite antique shops, James McWhirter in Chelsea, showing you how he finds antiques.

Take a tour of Guinevere Antiques in Chelsea with Alidad as he shares his top tips for buying antique furniture.

Alidad shows you around Peta, a shop specialising in antique textiles in Pimlico, London. Learn how Alidad sources antique textiles and what to look for when buying antique textiles.

Alidad takes you on a tour of his study. Explaining how he created a sense of atmosphere and created a space which was dark and inviting.

Alidad takes you on a tour of his study. Explaining how he created a sense of atmosphere and created a space which was dark and inviting.

In a drawing room the furniture layout is crucial in making the space look extra elegant. In this lesson Alidad walks you through his drawing room and the design decisions he made.

In a drawing room the furniture layout is crucial in making the space look extra elegant. In this lesson Alidad walks you through his drawing room and the design decisions he made.

Alidad walks you through his dining room; a room which has layered textures to create a warm, atmospheric space.

The hallway sets the tone for the rest of the home. Alidad walks you through his hallway explaining how he has created a sense of surprise.

Alidad walks you through his bedroom explaining how to create a bedroom that is relaxing, helping you to shut out the outside world.

Alidad wraps up his lessons with a few finals words.