Module 9: Furniture, Art & Accessories

In this module, you’ll learn how to bring your interior design concepts to life through the careful selection and placement of furniture, artwork, and decorative accessories. You’ll develop the skills to build complete, harmonious interiors that balance style, functionality, and your creative vision, ensuring each space feels intentional and cohesive.

You will explore principles of furniture arrangement, understanding scale, proportion, circulation, and how to maximise both comfort and visual appeal. The module also covers the selection and integration of artwork, rugs, lighting, and decorative accessories, teaching you how these elements work together to enhance the mood, theme, and overall aesthetic of a space.

Through practical exercises, design challenges, and research tasks, you’ll gain experience in curating and styling interiors that are both functional and visually compelling. You’ll learn how to combine colours, textures, finishes, and accessories to create balanced and inviting environments, tailored to client preferences and project requirements.

By the end of this module, you will be able to confidently design interiors that are fully realised, cohesive, and expressive of your personal style, ready to be presented to clients or included in your professional portfolio. This module is part of the Diploma of Interior Design (MSF50222) and equips you with the practical knowledge and creative skills needed to implement furniture, art, and accessories effectively in residential interior design projects.

Why This Module Matters

The final layer of interior design is all about finishing touches. In Module 9, you’ll:

• Understand how to select and place furniture for function and style.
• Learn how art and accessories enhance mood, texture, and character.
• Create cohesive schemes that tie together colour, finishes, and fabrics.
• Gain confidence in styling interiors professionally for any client or project.
• Showcase your creative potential with fully realised room designs.

What You’ll Learn

• Furniture Styles & Placement
  Learn how styles and technical choices affect interiors and complement the overall scheme.
• Decorative Art & Accessories
  Explore how artwork, lighting, and decor enhance character and atmosphere in a space.
• Soft Fabrics & Rugs
  Learn to combine fabrics, cushions, and rugs with colour and finishes for harmonious spaces.
• Styling Harmonious Interiors
  Understand how rooms relate in style and function to achieve cohesive interiors.

What You’ll Do

• Create Complete Decor Schemes
  Combine colour, finishes, and fabrics from previous modules to design polished interiors.
• Choose Furniture, Rugs & Accessories
  Select pieces for each room to maintain style continuity and visual interest.
• Coordinate Art & Soft Fabrics
  Arrange art and textiles so all elements harmonise in a cohesive design.
• Develop Cohesive Sample Boards
  Build boards for key rooms to showcase your creative vision professionally.

Module Outcomes

By completing Module 9, you will:

• Be confident selecting furniture, art, and accessories for interiors.
• Understand how to create cohesive, harmonious spaces.
• Integrate furniture, decor, and soft fabrics effectively.
• Present professional sample boards for client-ready designs.
• Develop your creative vision while maintaining functional and stylish interiors.

Guidance Every Step of the Way

Our expert tutors will support you throughout Module 9. They provide guidance on furniture selection, art placement, accessory styling, and creating visually cohesive interiors. Receive tips to balance aesthetics, function, and client expectations while ensuring your designs are polished and professional.