# Interior Design Materials and Finishes (Self-Paced)

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## Overview

This Materials and Finishes course offers a detailed look at the materials commonly used in professional interior design, with attention to performance, appearance, sustainability, and practical application. You’ll examine how designers select, assess, and specify materials for floors, walls, ceilings, and millwork across residential, commercial, and institutional spaces.

Throughout the course, you’ll build a strong understanding of material properties and performance, learn how to evaluate options based on durability, maintenance, safety, and environmental impact, and develop the ability to apply materials thoughtfully across a variety of interior surfaces and custom design elements.

## What you'll learn

- Assess interior materials based on performance, durability, maintenance requirements, and overall design intent
- Incorporate masonry, concrete, stone, and brick finishes in both functional and decorative interior settings
- Choose and specify glass, ceramics, plaster, and gypsum products for walls, floors, and other surface applications
- Identify wood species, engineered wood options, and key considerations for millwork and cabinetry detailing
- Evaluate metals, synthetic materials, laminates, and composites for use in contemporary interior spaces
- Apply acoustic principles to select finishes that improve sound control and occupant comfort

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $579