Nina Campbell

Nina Campbell joined Sybil Colefax & John Fowler at nineteen, working under John Fowler before opening her own decorating business — her first commission was a Scottish castle. Fifty years on, she remains one of the world's most respected interior and textile designers, known for a rich, elegant palette and a wit that runs through her residential and commercial work across the globe.

World-renowned interior and textile designer. House & Garden Lifetime Achievement Award.

Course

A Definitive Guide to Decorating

Join legendary interior designer Nina Campbell for her first-ever course, in which she shares over half a century of decorating experience, packaged into one comprehensive masterclass. Filmed at her home in London, you will gain unprecedented access to Nina’s world, as she teaches you the decorating techniques and secrets she’s gathered over a lifetime. In 4+ hours of video lessons, you will learn Nina’s approach to making a room sing and how to achieve the style of comfortable-luxury that guides her practice. You will be taken step-by-step through Nina’s creative process - from building colour palettes and planning layouts to mastering proportion and perspective, and her go-to lighting techniques. With her extensive knowledge of fabric, Nina shares her principles for mixing pattern, scale and texture, and teaches you how to use finishing touches to create a sense of luxury. Across three case studies, including her home and a recent US project, Nina will show you how to give a room an instant lift, how to maximise every inch of space, and how to use concealed doors to elevate a scheme. With an interactive 360° tour, you will also be able to explore in detail every aspect of Nina’s thoughtfully curated home. So whether you’re seeking inspiration, or looking to develop your professional skills as a designer, this course offers the opportunity to learn alongside an irrefutable design great.

39 Lessons

Included with membership

Lesson plan — 39 lessons

01 Introduction & Philosophy

01 Meet Nina
02 Nina’s philosophy over the years – Part 1
03 Nina’s philosophy over the years – Part 2
04 Inspiration, influences and style

02 The process of design

05 Nina’s process
06 Using pattern, texture and scale
07 Building a room scheme – A case study
08 Choosing colour
09 How to use colour
10 Undertaking a mini renovation

03 Nina’s home walkthrough

11 Laying out the ground floor
12 Laying out the first floor
13 The hall
14 The sitting room – Part 1
15 The sitting room – Part 2
16 The dining room
17 Laying the table
18 The kitchen
19 The primary bedroom
20 The TV room
21 The guest bedroom

04 Getting the details right

22 Details
23 Notes on lighting
24 Bedrooms
25 Bathrooms
26 Hidden doors
27 Sitting rooms
28 Kitchens

05 At Nina's showroom and studio

29 Choosing the right fabric
30 How to shop for furniture
31 The joy of shopping
32 A drawing room furniture layout
33 Pulling the scheme together
34 Creating a layout and scheme for a bedroom
35 Having fun with upholstery
36 A visit to Robert Kime
37 Meet the textile designers

06 Final thoughts

38 Nina answers questions from fellow designers
39 Final thoughts and farewell

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“I have been glued to Nina Campbell's course. She shares valuable insight and practical tips.”

Meghan DeMay Cooke

“Create Academy has been such a great resource. I'm in the middle of renovating a bungalow with a very large garden and the courses have offered a wealth of information to dive into and explore new ideas. I'm loving Ni...”

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