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What are some of your favourite hosting tips? ⁠
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For Amanda Lindroth, paying attention to the small details, seating guests close enough for easy conversation, and a little bit of candlelight create the winning formula for a successful gathering. ⁠
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Learn to create a space with hosting in mind with Amanda Lindroth. Filmed at her breathtaking home in Nassau, this course is your personal guide to creating spaces that are warm, welcoming, and effortlessly sophisticated. ⁠
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Learn more: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/interior-design/amanda-lindroth/design-interiors-for-entertaining

Choosing a rose to pair with a sunny summer weekend ☀️⁠
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Embark on a journey of wine discovery with Helen McGinn and learn how to develop your palate and choose the perfect bottle for every occasion and price range.⁠
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Learn more: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/food-and-nutrition/helen-mcginn/an-expert-guide-to-enjoying-wine

For anyone who loves a vintage bathroom tap ❤️⁠
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Maria Speake, founder of Retrouvius, is a master at finding clever ways to incorporate antique and reclaimed materials into contemporary spaces.⁠
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When it comes to uniquely modern spaces, like the bathroom, there's a little know-how required to make vintage fixtures work with contemporary plumbing. ⁠
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Learn how Maria Speake sources, repurposes, and transforms reclaimed materials in her course, 'Designing with Salvaged and Reclaimed Materials' ⁠
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🆕 NEW LESSONS ADDED: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/interior-design/maria-speake/designing-with-salvaged-and-reclaimed-materials

Now is a great time to check on the health of your soil 🪴⁠
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Learn how to heal your soil with The Land Gardeners.
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Healthy soil is the quiet force behind every great garden. In this course, Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy of The Land Gardeners share insights from decades of research into compost and soil regeneration. ⁠
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Learn more: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/gardening/the-land-gardeners/how-to-heal-your-soil

It's not about what the neighbours have got, it's about what makes your space work for you. ⁠
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Planning a kitchen renovation? In her course, 'How To Be Mad About Your House', Kate Watson-Smyth, shares her advice on how to design a kitchen that looks beautiful and works for your home. ⁠
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Learn more: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/interior-design/kate-watson-smyth/how-to-be-mad-about-your-house

The fascinating history of curtain designs.⁠
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Revisiting the history of everyday items like curtains deepens your appreciation for the small details, thoughtful homages, and clever innovations that might otherwise pass you by.⁠
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Discover the art of drapery and create elegant curtains for your home. Learn the process from start to finish with guided step-by-step demonstrations with Gema Moulton. ⁠
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Learn more: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/decorative-arts-and-craft/gemma-moulton/how-to-make-beautiful-curtains

What would you design if you had full creative freedom?⁠
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Each year, Design Centre Chelsea puts on WOW!House, an immersive design showcase that invites some of the world's most celebrated interior designers to partner with top international brands to design bespoke rooms without creative limits. ⁠
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For her 2025 WOW!House room, Emma Sims Hilditch created a rich and layered room that imagines country living in an urban setting. ⁠
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Watch the full video: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/how-to-be-a-successful-interior-designer/lessons/wow-house-the-brief

Planning summer colour 🌼⁠
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Cosmos for cutting, dahlias for wow factor, and grasses for a bit of sparkle. ⁠
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Join Arthur Parkinson and learn how to transform even the tiniest outdoor spaces into a vibrant haven bursting with colour and wildlife that provides year-round enjoyment.⁠
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Learn more: https://staging.createacademy.com/online-courses/gardening/arthur-parkinson/grow-a-spectacular-garden-in-pots
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Timeless rooms still need tweaks now and again. ⁠
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Learn to create timeless interiors with Alidad. Discover his secret to creating a layered and comfortable room that you’ll love for years to come.

Explore the course: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/interior-design/alidad/how-to-create-timeless-interiors
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The craft of colour 🎨⁠
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Understanding colour theory can make creating a cohesive colour feel effortless.

When you understand how colours are mixed, identifying palettes that share tonal undertones will become second nature. ⁠
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Learn colour theory with Edward Bulmer in his course, 'A Guide to Pigments, Paints & Palettes' ⁠
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More info: https://www.createacademy.com/online-courses/interior-design/edward-bulmer/a-guide-to-pigments-paints-palettes