Interior school training courses in Boston, MA (public, in-house or online)

This course gives a nuts and bolts look at the construction end of kitchen and bath design. Students will learn the basics of home construction, framing, plumbing, electrical, window types, materials and building codes. Students will learn how to communicate effectively with the trades and how to trouble shoot problems on a construction site. The differences and idiosyncrasies between new construction and remodel projects will be discussed. There will be a class trip to an actual job site where ...

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Kitchens and baths are essential to everyday living and have become the most popular renovation projects in American homes today. A range of courses at the Boston Architectural College provide the opportunity to explore this dynamic field. Courses may be taken individually, or applied to the Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate Program.

Kitchen & Bath Design Certificate
Clients are seeking designers to plan personalized spaces that are functional and increase the marketability of their ...

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This course is an introduction to the basic concepts and operation of two-dimensional computer-aided drafting. Designed specifically for students in the Residential Interiors and Kitchen and Bath Certificate Programs, as well as working professionals who want to learn CAD drafting for residential interiors applications, students will learn the process required to draft interior rooms: elevations, floor plans, sections and details. In addition, they will learn how to dimension drawings and how to...

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This course will introduce students to the fundamentals of furniture design and construction.By learning about furniture design and construction, the student will know how to evaluate the function, structure and materials, cost, and aesthetics of furniture and will be prepared to design pieces of furniture for their projects. This knowledge and ability will allow the future decorator / designer to specify, recommend, select and design furniture for clients with confidence based on this new infor...

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This nontechnical introductory studio focuses on residential design. Topics include light sources, fixture selection, color rendering, and analysis of lighting installations and controls. The course will explore various areas of the home and their particular requirements for light. Field trips may be included.