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.
40 Lessons
Included with membership
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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
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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
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11 A 360 Tour of Nina’s colourful home -
12 Laying out the ground floor -
13 Laying out the first floor -
14 The hall -
15 The sitting room – Part 1 -
16 The sitting room – Part 2 -
17 The dining room -
18 Laying the table -
19 The kitchen -
20 The primary bedroom -
21 The TV room -
22 The guest bedroom
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23 Details -
24 Notes on lighting -
25 Bedrooms -
26 Bathrooms -
27 Hidden doors -
28 Sitting rooms -
29 Kitchens
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30 Choosing the right fabric -
31 How to shop for furniture -
32 The joy of shopping -
33 A drawing room furniture layout -
34 Pulling the scheme together -
35 Creating a layout and scheme for a bedroom -
36 Having fun with upholstery -
37 A visit to Robert Kime -
38 Meet the textile designers
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39 Nina answers questions from fellow designers -
40 Final thoughts and farewell
“I have been glued to Nina Campbell's course. She shares valuable insight and practical tips.”
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Begin your creative journey
One membership. Unlimited inspiration. Start today.
For $30/month billed annually