Rita Konig

Rita Konig is one of today's most sought-after interior designers, with writing and work that has become a staple of Vogue, The New York Times, House & Garden and The Wall Street Journal. She is celebrated for refined, relaxed comfort — and equally for her commitment to demystifying decoration and giving people the confidence to design their own homes.

Internationally renowned interior designer. AD100, House & Garden Top 100, Elle Decor A-List.

Course

The Advanced Guide to Interior Design

Acclaimed British interior designer Rita Konig returns with her second online course which delves further into her unique approach to curating successful interior schemes. Following Rita in her London studio and across two very differently styled renovation projects - her own home and a project in New York, she covers a range of topics that give an insider view into the working life of an interior designer, giving learners the knowledge they need to translate this into their own projects. From successful briefing and budgeting to moodboarding, sourcing and installation - this in-depth guide has been created for both beginners and seasoned designers looking to learn from one of the world's best loved interior designers.

50 Lessons

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Lesson plan — 50 lessons

01 Introduction

01 Introducing the advanced guide to interior design

02 Case study 1 - planning Oxford Gardens

02 Before the renovation
03 Planning how you want to live
04 Planning the space
05 Sequencing a project
06 Working to a budget
07 The finer details

03 Case study 1 - designing Oxford Gardens

08 Designing the kitchen dining room
09 Running a project smoothly
10 Working with architects
11 Flooring and rugs
12 Scheming the living room and hall
13 Mixing and balancing patterns
14 Scheming the kitchen

04 Case study 1 - construction and installation

15 During construction
16 The installation - Part 1
17 The installation - Part 2

05 Case study 1 - Oxford Gardens, the finished project

18 The kitchen dining room - Part 1
19 The kitchen dining room - Part 2
20 The textured, light sitting room
21 The welcoming hall
22 The perfect downstairs loo
23 The inviting study
24 The airy primary bedroom
25 The ideal shower room
26 The recessed bathroom
27 The light, fun children's room
28 Lessons learnt from Oxford Gardens

06 In the studio

29 Advanced scheming principles
30 Lamps & lampshades

07 Case study 2 - Garrison, New York

31 The Garrison House
32 Laying out the winter sitting room
33 Colour and pattern in the winter sitting room
34 Adding the finishing touches to the winter sitting room
35 Decorating the kitchen
36 Designing a kitchen’s functions
37 Giving a kitchen personality
38 Laying out the summer sitting room
39 Furnishing the summer sitting room
40 Creating comfort in the summer sitting room
41 Adding layers in the summer sitting room
42 Rethinking the layout of a small bathroom
43 Sketching your rooms
44 The entrance hall
45 The primary bedroom

08 Sourcing in the US

46 Antiques at Battle Brown
47 Shopping for art and sculpture
48 Tableware and vintage fabric: Red Chair
49 Kitchen stores: Clove & Creek

09 Summary

50 Farewell and thank you

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Course

The Ultimate Guide to Interior Design

Internationally renowned interior designer Rita Konig teaches her first-ever online course. Filmed across two of her personal projects, this online course gives you unprecedented access to one of the world’s most celebrated interior designers. Watch over 5 hours of video lessons where Rita teaches you the techniques, suppliers and materials she uses, so you can be inspired and apply them to your own projects. Learn to develop confidence with your own design skills and discover how decorating can be a little less daunting and a lot more fun.

36 Lessons

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Lesson plan — 36 lessons

01 Getting started with your project

01 Meet Rita
02 Finding your style part I
03 The buying guide part 1: the auction house
04 Finding your style part II
05 The design process
06 Working with budgets
07 North farm walkthrough: the four-poster room
08 Laying out your rooms
09 Laying out your rooms: a demonstration
10 Planning for electrics

02 Decorating & design

11 The buying guide part II: the tile and stone specialist
12 Pulling colours together
13 Working with paint
14 Working with fabrics
15 North farm walkthrough part II: the Schumacher room
16 Colour schemes: a demonstration
17 Colour schemes: Rita’s sitting room
18 The buying guide part III: the homeware shop
19 The kitchen part I
20 The kitchen part II
21 The bathroom
22 North farm walkthrough part III: the bathroom
23 Lighting
24 Flooring & rugs
25 The sitting room
26 Wall finishes & coverings

03 Finishing your space

27 The buying guide part IV: the luxury shop
28 Upholstery
29 Picture hanging & framing
30 Curtains & blinds
31 China
32 The bedroom
33 North farm walkthrough part IV: the guest bedroom
34 The laundry room
35 The spaces in-between
36 Final words & summary

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“I bought Rita Konig’s Ultimate Guide to Interior Design. I have watched and rewatched it. Not only is it informative but I found Rita’s relaxed friendly manner so soothing to watch. Each lesson is a good length and the course really does guide you through the whole process of decorating in an easy to digest format.”

Malcolm Begg

“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 ...”

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