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Alna Design

Master French Interior Design Online

The Elite Academy for Aspiring Designers

Master the ‘French Touch’ and earn Professional Certifications in Spatial Design, Color Consulting & Interior Styling. Launch your high-end career and lead prestigious Interior Design projects worldwide.

Get Professionally Certified

Curious? Unlock our Free Interior Design 101 Bundle.

Alna Design® online platform offering French Touch interior design training, a masterclass, free courses, and a path to become a certified interior decorator.

Alna Design

Master French Interior Design Online

The Elite Academy for Aspiring Designers

Earn Professional Certifications in Spatial Design,Color Consulting  & Interior Styling. Launch your high-end career and lead prestigious Interior Design projects worldwide.

Get Professionally Certified

Curious, Unlock the Free 101 Design Bundle

Alna DesignExpert Interior Design Certifications

Master the 3 Pillars of the French Method | Professional Online Course

  • Certification 1: Become a Color Consultant
  • Certification 2: Become a Spatial Designer
  • Certification 3: Become an Interior Stylist
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Alna DesignThe NYC Masterclass

From Blueprint to Final Styling

Go behind the scenes of a high-end NYC renovation to master the art of blending modern architecture with French elegance. Discover the exact professional process behind the Alna Design® signature.

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Alna DesignWhy is ALNA DESIGN® Unique?

Interior design as the foundation — the French Touch as the difference.

A clear, structured approach that combines essential design principles with the timeless elegance and attention to detail of the French Touch.

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Alna Design® sharing free French-style interior decorating secrets to help beginners learn interior design online with elegance.

Alna DesignBecome Certified in French Interior Design

Master the soul of French interiors and start building your professional future with elegance.

Turn your passion into a career you love. With the ALNA DESIGN® method, you’ll master the art of French elegance and gain the real-world confidence to finally launch your own business.

Next path starts April 30
Color Fundamentals course cover showing the essentials of color theory in interior design and the iconic French neutral colors used in elegant French interiors, perfect for students who want to study interior decorating online.

Alna DesignFree Online Courses — Interior Design 101

Learn the fundamentals with ALNA DESIGN® free online interior design courses, and start your new career journey at your own pace.

Our courses are 100% free –  No credit card required.

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Free online interior design courses by Alna Design® to learn the fundamentals of interior design and interior decorating.

Alna DesignThe Interior Design Learning Journey

From foundational principles to professional certification, master interior design and decoration with the elegance of the French style.

Step 1 — Learn to Decorate Like a French Pro
Step 2 — Professional Skills Certificates
Step 3 — Become Certified in French Interior Design (coming April 30)

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about
the founder

ALNA DESIGN® was founded by a French interior designer with more than 20 years of experience.

In France, she created the first State-certified interior decorating and spatial design career training specifially designed for adults undergoing a professional transition. She also authored a book on both interior and garden design.

In 2023, she choose to bring her expertise to an international audience. She sold her French school to launch a new project: the first online French Touch interior design school, combining professional training, essential design fundamentals, and the timeless elegance of French interiors.

With ALNA DESIGN®’s exclusive online courses, you don’t just study interior design — you experience it, the French way, through clear lessons, real-life projects, and step-by-step guidance created to help you grow with confidence.

Myriam Markiewicz, founder of ALNA DESIGN®, French interior designer and educator

Myriam Markiewicz

French interior designer

about
the founder

ALNA DESIGN® was founded by a French interior designer with more than 20 years of experience.

 

Myriam Markiewicz, founder of ALNA DESIGN®, French interior designer and educator

Myriam Markiewicz

French Interior Designer

In France, she created the first State-certified interior decorating and spatial design career training specifially designed for adults undergoing a professional transition. She also authored a book on both interior and garden design.

In 2023, she choose to bring her expertise to an international audience. She sold her French school to launch a new project: the first online French Touch interior design school, combining professional training, essential design fundamentals, and the timeless elegance of French interiors.

With ALNA DESIGN®’s exclusive online courses, you don’t just study interior design — you experience it, the French way, through clear lessons, real-life projects, and step-by-step guidance created to help you grow with confidence.

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In Interior Design & Home Decorating Education worldwide.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This exclusive masterclass is designed to show you how a real interior design project works — from start to finish.

Through one complete, real-life project, you step inside professional practice and clearly see:
• How an interior designer approaches a space
• How design decisions are made, step by step
• How a real interior decrating & styling project is structured with confidence

This masterclass bridges the gap between learning and practice.
It helps you move from abstract concepts to real project logic — before developing and validating specific professional skills through our expert skills certifications.

In short, the ALNA DESIGN® learning path works like this:

  • STEP 1 — Masterclass: Inside the Studio with a French Expert
    Go behind the scenes of a real NYC renovation project in this documentary-style Masterclass. From blueprint to final styling, learn how to apply the timeless French aesthetic to any modern interior.
  • STEP 2 — Expert Interior Design Certifications
    Master the essential high-end expertise required for today’s market: Color Consulting, Spatial Design, and Interior Styling. Gain the expert credentials and technical precision to execute your creative vision with French excellence.
  • STEP 3 — Certified French Interior Decorator & Stylist (April 30)
    Master the proprietary ALNA DESIGN® Method and launch your high-end career. The ultimate training to become an industry-recognized professional with a unique, luxury signature.

No prior experience is required.

You can start directly with Step 1 "The NYC Masterclass",  if you want to understand how French designers really think and work, and begin applying a clear professional logic right away.

Beyond technical skills, the ALNA DESIGN® certifications are designed to give you a competitive edge in the global luxury market. Each module transforms your creative intuition into a precise, professional expertise:

  • Master the Art of Volume & Flow (Spatial Designer) -  Learn to solve complex architectural challenges with the French sense of harmony. You won’t just place furniture; you will curate the rhythm of a space, creating intuitive, high-end layouts that feel both grand and intimate.

  • Command the Science of the "French Palette" (Color Consultant) - Move beyond trendy colors. Master the professional science of pigments and architectural light. You will gain the authority to create timeless, signature color stories using the sophisticated "tons rompus" (muted tones) that define French luxury.

  • Capture the Art of Curated Living (Interior Stylist) - Master the final layer of excellence: the ability to select, pair, and arrange every element of a home. This is the global mastery of curation—learning how to layer textures, heritage pieces, and contemporary furniture into a coherent, effortless lifestyle. You don't just decorate; you develop the professional eye to harmonize any space, making it look both sophisticated and full of soul.

Yes, absolutely. At ALNA DESIGN®, we offer a flexible, modular learning path. You can begin by mastering specific disciplines—such as Color Consulting or Spatial Design—and earn those expert credentials first.

When you are ready to elevate your practice, you can seamlessly transition into the Certified French Interior Decorator & Stylist program. Your completed certifications will be credited toward your final graduation, allowing you to master the full ALNA DESIGN® Method at your own pace while building immediate professional authority.

The Specialized Certifications vs. The Professional Program

  • The Specialized Certifications: Our targeted certifications (Color, Space, Styling) focus on high-level decision-making and real-world execution. These modules provide immediate, industry-ready expertise, allowing you to launch a specialized practice or add a professional edge to your current services.
  • The Certified Professional Program: The Alna Design® Mastery - It goes beyond technical skills to integrate them into a complete, proprietary methodology. This is where you master the Alna Design® Method—merging expertise into a coherent, high-end signature that defines you as a Certified Interior Decorator & Stylist.

 

What makes ALNA DESIGN® different?

ALNA DESIGN® offers a sophisticated alternative to traditional design education. We bridge the gap between French heritage and modern professional practice, providing an immersive, high-end experience designed for immediate market impact.

The French Touch Advantage - Master a globally admired aesthetic: balanced, timeless, and effortlessly elegant. This signature style instantly elevates your profile, setting you apart from standard professionals in the industry.

The Professional "Studio" Method - Skip the abstract theory. You learn through a proven step-by-step methodology, mirroring exactly how top-tier French experts execute international projects.

A Seamless Expert Path - Our curriculum is structured for rapid authority building:

  • The Masterclass: Step inside a high-end NYC renovation.

  • The Expert Certifications: Master the specialized skills of Color, Space, and Styling.

  • The Final Signature: Become a Certified French Interior Decorator & Stylist.

Investment in Excellence - Luxury education is about quality, not just cost. We provide premium industry training with an optimized investment structure, making world-class French expertise available to dedicated visionaries.

Real-World Project Exposure - You don’t just study concepts; you master reality. Every stage of the ALNA DESIGN® path exposes you to the technical precision and decision-making of active professionals.

Designed for Creative Visionaries Tailored for ambitious career changers and professionals seeking to dominate high-growth design niches.

Yes. All courses and programs are self-paced so you can study whenever you want.

All courses are created and taught by Myriam Markiewicz, a French interior designer with 18 years of experience and the founder of ALNA DESIGN®. She has taught interior design in France, created the country’s first program for career changers, and authored a book on interior and exterior decorating.

The free courses are designed to help you understand the fundamentals of interior design and build a strong base.

They are an excellent starting point if you want to learn interior design online and gain clarity on essential concepts.

However, working confidently on real interiors requires more than understanding theory.

That’s why the learning path at ALNA DESIGN® is progressive and practice-driven:

In short, the ALNA DESIGN® learning path works like this:

  • STEP 1 — Masterclass: Inside the Studio with a French Expert
    Go behind the scenes of a real NYC renovation project in this documentary-style Masterclass. From blueprint to final styling, learn how to apply the timeless French aesthetic to any modern interior.
  • STEP 2 — Expert Interior Design Certifications
    Master the essential high-end expertise required for today’s market: Color Consulting, Spatial Design, and Interior Styling. Gain the expert credentials and technical precision to execute your creative vision with French excellence.
  • STEP 3 — Certified French Interior Decorator & Stylist (April 30)
    Master the proprietary ALNA DESIGN® Method and launch your high-end career. The ultimate training to become an industry-recognized professional with a unique, luxury signature.

Each step builds on the previous one, allowing you to move from observation to practice with clarity, structure, and confidence.

This progressive path is designed to help you study interior design online seriously, understand how the profession really works, and move forward step by step toward becoming a Certified French Touch interior decorator & Stylist

Expert Certifications & Masterclasses - Our specialized certifications and Masterclasses provide immediate, full access to our proprietary video lessons and exclusive downloadable resources. Due to the digital nature of this high-value content and the instant delivery of our professional methodology, these programs are non-refundable.

The Certified French Interior Decorator & Stylist Program - This career training includes a dedicated satisfaction guarantee. Detailed terms for this policy will be available upon the program's launch.

Not sure yet? The best way to experience our French Touch is to explore our free introductory lessons. This allows you to ensure our teaching style and the ALNA DESIGN® Method are the perfect fit for your professional goals before committing to a full certification.