What you'll learn
Learn interior design colour theory with our interior design short courses in Sydney!
It doesn’t take much to go beyond the beige and into a world of colour that feels vibrant, personal, and alive. Colour is one of the most powerful tools in interior design – it sets the mood, changes the way a room feels, and helps you express your style in a way no other element can.
In this hands-on course, you’ll discover how colour choices influence mood, space, and atmosphere – and how a few clever shifts in palette can transform an ordinary room into something extraordinary. Through guided exercises, storyboards, and mini-palettes, you’ll learn how to bring colour schemes together with confidence.
Whether you’re planning a bold new look, refreshing a tired space, or simply want to understand the psychology of colour, this course will leave you inspired, upbeat, and ready to experiment.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Interior Design Colour Theory course, you should be able to:
- Use a colour wheel and understand the emotional and psychological impact of colour.
- Choose colours that make you feel good and reflect your personal style.
- Create a colour journal or storyboard to capture ideas.
- Understand how lighting, orientation, and aspect influence colour choices.
- Develop mini-palettes that suit a room’s use, size, and decorative style.
- Recognise the importance of pattern and texture in creating a colour scheme.
- Mix colour to create tints, tones, and shades.
- Explore the history and cultural significance of colour in design.
- Apply current colour trends while creating timeless schemes.
- Consider finishes – including metals – when planning kitchens and bathrooms.
- Blend colour, pattern, and texture to achieve cohesive, stylish interiors.
You’ll leave the course with practical tools and ideas to tackle your next decorating project with confidence.
Intended audience
Who is this Interior Design Colour Theory course for?
This course is ideal for anyone with an interest in interior design and decorating. It suits complete beginners, design enthusiasts, and professionals wanting to refresh or expand their knowledge of colour theory.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd in the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
What to bring to class
- A4 notebook and unlined paper
- Coloured pencils and a black pen
- Interior magazines
- Images of your favourite decorating products (Pinterest boards or printed pictures)
- iPad, laptop, or smartphone (optional)
Course testimonials
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Lucy said: The teacher was knowledgeable and delivered the course beautifully
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Peta said: Thought the tutor was so knowledgable with really interesting stories and experience.. and had good activities
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Linda said: This is my 3rd workshop/course at Sydney Community College, the amount of knowledge and preparation Rose-Marie puts into her workshop is excellent.
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Nina said: Excellent informative class.
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Jan said: As an ex-teacher and corporate presenter, I can say the course last night on colour theory was exceptional. Enormous preparation, well-ordered presentation, and an extraordinary amount and range of materials and examples.
Course tutors
Rose-Marie Hillier
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