Colours & Materials in Luxury Interiors

A refined guide to atmosphere, tactility and timeless design

Discover how colors and materials define the atmosphere, luxury, and functionality of interiors. In this e-learning, you’ll explore the psychological effects of colors, effective combinations, and how light enhances spatial perception. You’ll also dive into the properties and applications of wood, HPL, stone, leather (and vegan alternatives), metal, fabrics, glass, and Solid Surface. With practical tips, styling rules, and visual examples, you’ll be able to design spaces that are both aesthetically stunning and highly functional.

What you’ll find inside:

• How colours and light influence atmosphere and spatial perception

• Colour psychology, intensity and harmony explained clearly

• Practical guidelines such as the 60–30–10 rule

• In-depth knowledge of luxury materials including wood, HPL, stone, leather, metals, fabrics, glass and solid surface

• How to combine materials for balance, contrast and tactility

• Maintenance and sustainability considerations per material

• Common mistakes in colour and material use and how to avoid them

  
  

Details:

• 72 pages

• High-end visual layout with real project examples

• Clear structure, practical explanations and professional insights

  
  

Who is this guide for?

• Interior designers and stylists

• Architects and design professionals

• Contractors and renovation specialists

• Ambitious DIY renovators who want to work professionally

  
  

Why you’ll want this guide:

• Make confident, well-founded colour and material choices

• Create interiors that feel cohesive, calm and luxurious

• Avoid costly or irreversible design mistakes

• Strengthen the professional quality and depth of your designs

  
  

Looking to deepen your expertise further? This guide is part of the Behind Interior Design collection and pairs perfectly with our other guides and templates on spatial planning, measurements, styling and professional communication.

Please note: This is a digital product. You will receive a downloadable PDF after purchase. No physical product will be shipped.