Alidad

Iranian-born, Mayfair-based, Alidad is world-renowned for opulent, richly layered interiors that pair colour and decadence with quiet practicality. Over decades he has worked on some of the finest homes and historic restorations anywhere — new residences, period houses and listed buildings — earning a reputation as a master of comfort dressed in grandeur.

Renowned designer famed for his opulent interiors. AD100, House & Garden Top 100, Elle Decor A-List.

Course

How to Create Timeless Interiors

World-renowned interior designer Alidad has more than three decades of experience creating truly timeless, luxurious homes. Filmed in his exquisite London flat and across a number of shops and suppliers, this online course shares Alidad’s secrets to creating a home that stands the test of time, revealing his approach to all aspects of an interior design project from laying out rooms to buying antiques and textiles. Discover how to move past being trend-led in your interior design choices, define your own tastes, and become empowered to create a timeless, highly functional home that will still look just as good in 15 years time.

35 Lessons

Included with membership

Lesson plan — 35 lessons

01 Starting your project

01 Meet Alidad
02 The timeless home
03 Achieving a timeless look

02 Inspiration is crucial in developing your own style.

04 Finding your own style
05 Buscot Park - part 1
06 Buscot Park - part 2
07 Understanding scale
08 Creating rooms from scratch

03 How would you like your home to feel?

09 The five senses
10 Creating an atmosphere in your room
11 Pictures and paintings
12 Lighting your home
13 Carpets and rugs
14 The importance of accessories
15 The family room
16 The multi-functional room

04 A timeless home starts with good planning

17 Alidad’s process
18 Working with clients
19 Cosmetic architecture
20 Creating a floorplan
21 Pulling a scheme together
22 Pulling a scheme together - part 2
23 Everything doesn’t have to match

05 How to incorporate antiques into your home

24 Antique textiles
25 Antique shopping - James McWhirter Antiques
26 Antique shopping - Guinevere Antiques
27 Antique shopping - Peta Smyth

06 Experience Alidad’s home through his eyes

28 Walkthrough - the study part 1
29 Walkthrough - the study part 2
30 Walkthrough - the drawing room part 1
31 Walkthrough - the drawing room part 2
32 Walkthrough - the dining room
33 Walkthrough - the hallway
34 Walkthrough - the bedroom
35 Final words & summary

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“Alidad explains each topic with great clarity, competence and helpfulness, suggesting original proposals and inviting you to find creative and unexpected solutions, without forgetting practicality and comfort. I particularly admire his style and would like to thank him for making his experience available.”

Letizia

“I have subscribed to access all the courses so have watched one on interior design and this one with Butter Wakefield who specialises in small garden design. She has a lovely personality and comes across as being a ve...”

Louise Brown Apr 10, 2026

“I love CreateAcademy. I came in for the gardening and floristry courses, but am also watching an interior design one at present. And the photography course is an absolute must, best I've ever done.”

Wellesley Apr 1, 2026

“What a great investment, I have learned such a lot from the first three courses. My evenings have gone from not being able to find anything that captured my imagination on TV to learning and expanding my knowledge on ...”

sojojo Mar 30, 2026

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