Alna Design® offering free online lessons to help beginners discover the basics of interior decorating and French-inspired interior design.

Alna DesignInterior Design 101 – free online courses

An exclusive bundle of 6 free online interior design and decorating courses to master the fundamentals, explore iconics French historical styles, and take your first step toward becoming a French Touch Certified Interior Decorator.

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

Alna Designinterior design 101 – free online courses

An exclusive bundle of 6 free online interior design and decorating courses to master the fundamentals, explore iconics French historical styles, and take your first step toward becoming a French Touch certified interior decorator.

and if you want to decorate with confidence

We created a clear and inspiring masterclass that teaches you every step of the decorating process. You follow a real project, from start to finish — from moodboards to choosing the right colors, style, furniture, lighting, and accessories. You’ll also learn how to add that unique French Touch that makes French interior styles so elegant and timeless.

Start with a free course…

And when you’re ready to go further, the ALNA DESIGN® signature masterclass will help you transform any space beautifully. Perfect if you want to decorate your home — or take your first step toward becoming a professional interior decorator.

want to decorate any home like a pro?

When you’re ready to go further, discover a clear and inspiring masterclass that guides you step-by-step through the full decorating process of a real NYC project — all in the French Touch way of creating timeless, elegant interiors.

Modern French Touch apartment with elegant décor, NYC skyline, and the Pepsi sign in Long Island City.

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want to celebrate your progress?

You can add an Official ALNA DESIGN® Certificate of Completion for just $9

Alna Design Certificate of Completion for free French Touch interior design courses.

After completing any of our free online interior design and decorating courses, you can choose to add an official ALNA DESIGN® Certificate of Completion.

It’s optional, affordable, and a great way to document your learning as you study interior design online.

The course stays 100% free — the certificate is just a premium add-on that gives you professional proof of your learning, perfect for your portfolio, your LinkdIn profile or your future interior design career.

If you’d like to get your certificate, simply select the course you completed below and unlock your official ALNA DESIGN® Certificate of Completion.

French historical interior at the Château de Versailles with ornate gilded décor and classical architectural details

French Historical Styles 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9
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.

 Color Theory 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9
Interior design material samples including textures, finishes, and color swatches.

 Interior Materials 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

 Draw a Floor Plan 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9
20th-century interior with an iconic modernist furniture piece, reflecting key design styles of the era.

Iconic 20th-C. Styles 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

Interior Lighting 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

want to celebrate your progress?

You can add an official ALNA DESIGN® Certificate of Completion for just $9

After completing any of our free online interior design and decorating courses, you can choose to add an official ALNA DESIGN® Certificate of Completion.

It’s optional, affordable, and a great way to document your learning as you study interior design online.

The course stays 100% free — the certificate is just a premium add-on that gives you professional proof of your learning, perfect for your portfolio, your LinkdIn profile or your future interior design career.

If you’d like to get your certificate, simply select the course you completed below and unlock your official ALNA DESIGN® Certificate of Completion.

Alna Design Certificate of Completion for free French Touch interior design courses.
French historical interior at the Château de Versailles with ornate gilded décor and classical architectural details

French Historical Styles 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

 Draw a Floor Plan 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9
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.

 Color Theory 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9
20th-century interior with an iconic modernist furniture piece, reflecting key design styles of the era.

Iconic 20th-C. Styles 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

 Interior Materials 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

Interior Lighting 101 Certificate

Earn your certificate — $9

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frequently asked questions

No. You don’t need any experience at all. Our free courses are designed for complete beginners and guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals of interior design and decorating. They’re the perfect way to start learning with confidence.

The free courses are designed to help you understand the fundamentals of interior design.
They are an excellent starting point if you want to learn interior design online and build a first foundation.

However, working as an interior design professional requires more than understanding concepts.

That’s why the learning path at ALNA DESIGN® is progressive:

  • Free courses help you grasp the essentials

  • The masterclass shows how a real decorating project is handled from start to finish

  • Professional micro-certifications develop real-world skills and confident decision-making

  • The French Touch certified interior decorator program brings everything together into a complete professional approach

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

This progressive path is designed to help you study interior design online seriously, understand the reality of the profession, and move forward step by step toward becoming a French Touch interior decorator.

Our free courses are designed to introduce the fundamentals of interior design.
They help you understand the basics, explore key concepts, and discover our teaching approach if you want to learn interior design online with clarity.

They are ideal to:

  • get started
  • understand essential principles
  • build a first foundation

Our professional micro-certifications go one step further.

They are designed to:

  • validate real, practical skills
  • help you apply concepts professionally
  • develop confident decision-making
  • work with real decorating situations
  • move closer to becoming a certified French Touch interior decorator

Each micro-certification focuses on application, structure, and professional logic, not just theory.
They include a clear learning path, validation of skills, and a certificate of completion.

The masterclass is designed to help you understand how a real interior decorating project works from start to finish.

Through one complete, real-life project, you will see:

  • how a professional approaches a space
  • how decisions are made step by step
  • how theory is applied in real conditions
  • how to structure a decorating project with confidence

The masterclass bridges the gap between learning and practice.
It helps you move from concepts to real project logic, before developing and validating specific professional skills through the micro-certifications.

In short:

  • Free courses → learn the fundamentals
  • Masterclass → see how a real project is handled
  • Micro-certifications → apply and validate professional skills

Together, they form a clear and progressive path to learn interior design online and move toward how to become an interior decorator, with a refined French Touch approach.

The professional micro-certifications focus on real-world skills and decision-making, exactly as they are used in the daily practice of interior decorators.

The French Touch certified interior decorator program is the next step.
It brings those skills together into a complete, coherent professional approach.

While micro-certifications help you act with confidence on specific aspects of a project, the certified program helps you structure a full decorating process, define your professional posture, and develop a strong French Touch identity.

Together, they form a clear and progressive path to learn interior design online — from understanding how decorators work, to thinking and working as a French Touch interior decorator.

ALNA DESIGN® gives you a unique way to learn interior design online: professional methods, real project training, and the elegance of the French Touch — all at an accessible price. Our approach is designed to help you learn faster, gain confidence, and stand out in a competitive market.

Here’s what makes us truly different:

• The French Touch advantage
Learn a style admired worldwide: balanced, timeless, elegant. This instantly sets you apart from other beginner interior decorators.

• Professional methods made simple
No complicated theory. You learn real techniques step by step, exactly how French decorators work on actual projects.

• A clear, structured learning path
Free courses → Professional masterclass → Professional micro-certifications  → Certified career training. 
Each stage preparesyou for the next so you can grow with confidence.

• Learn without overspending
High-quality interior design education is often expensive. We offer accessible prices without compromising quality.

• Real project experience

You don’t just learn concepts — you learn how professionals really work. Throughout the ALNA DESIGN® learning path, you are progressively exposed to the reality of interior design projects:

• Designed for beginners and career changers
No experience needed. You study online with clear guidance and simple explanations.

• International credibility
The French Touch is a powerful differentiator in the interior design world. Your future clients will notice it.

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.

Our masterclasses and micro-certifications delivers immediate access to all video lessons, and all downloadable resources from the moment you purchase it. Because all courses are available instantly, they are not eligible for a refund.

This approach is standard for high-value digital training and ensures that every student receives the complete learning experience right away, without limits or delays.

The best part?
You can start with our free courses to make sure our teaching style and method are the right fit for you before joining the masterclasses and the micro-certifications.

For students who want to continue further, the French Touch certified interior decorator career Program (launching february 2026) will include a satisfaction guarantee and a dedicated refund policy.