Become a Certified French Chic Interior Stylist & DecoratorBuild your elite design studio in 4 months
This is the exclusive online certification for ambitious career changers. We combine deep creative training in French elegance with the exact business strategy you need to launch a high-end practice—allowing you to sign premium clients and lead luxury projects worldwide with immediate authority.
Positioned between multi-year academic degrees and generalist certifications, this 4-month executive pathway offers an uncompromising alternative. We combine the refinement of French design heritage with the commercial clarity needed to immediately command the global luxury market.
One Master Title. 3 KEY SpecializATIONS AS YOU PROGRESS
Across 3 core certified modules, you master high-end residential styling & decoration, French elegance & Art de Vivre, and optimized spatial layouts. Throughout the entire program, we work alongside you to build and launch your high-ticket business strategy.
You don’t have to wait until the end of the program to build your legitimacy.
As you progress, you unlock specialized certifications to gain immediate market authority and monetize your skills early on. Upon completion, you earn our highest distinction: The ALNA DESIGN® Master Certification in French Chic Interior Styling & Decoration.
Your 3-Step Certification PathwayEarn specialized credentials at every stage to assert your position in the luxury market.
MILESTONE 01 · SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL
Elevate beyond basic staging. Master the Alna Design® Method through our exclusive $3M NYC project to curate French art de vivre. Deliver turnkey perfection, command elite rates, and validate your authority as a Luxury Interior Styling & Home Staging Specialist.
MILESTONE 02 · SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL
Go far deeper than paint selection. Master the Alna Design® Method to command the emotional color and light codes of French chic. Craft immersive luxury atmospheres and validate your authority as a Certified Color & Lighting Consultant.
MILESTONE 03 · SPECIALIST CREDENTIAL
Transcend standard blueprints. Master French spatial distribution to effortlessly optimize complex small spaces and grand volumes. Draw elite layouts, build instant credibility, and validate your authority as a Residential Space Planning Consultant.
Your Professional Credential
Upon completing the full curriculum, you will receive your highest master credential: The Certified French Chic Interior Stylist & Decorator.
This official ALNA DESIGN® Professional Certification validates your technical mastery and your adherence to elite French aesthetic standards. It is your international passport to the luxury residential market.
Note: Completing any individual course immediately awards you a dedicated specialist certification, mapping your progress directly toward this final graduation.
Design mastery without a strategy is just a pastime. Throughout your 4 months, we build your high-end studio alongside you.
Develop a distinctive brand identity, elevated messaging, and a French Chic narrative that project immediate authority—allowing you to confidently communicate your value and attract affluent clients globally.
Stop charging by the hour. Master how to structure premium service packages, handle price negotiations, and confidently sign five-figure proposals for high-end residential projects.
Learn how to navigate demanding clients, set firm professional boundaries, and lead projects with poise—backed by direct, personalized feedback on your portfolio, client pitches, and business strategy.
Myriam Markiewicz | Founder & CEO
Pioneer in French Design Education & Founder of ALNA DESIGN®
In 2007, Myriam Markiewicz revolutionized design education in Paris by founding MMI Déco, where she created France’s very first state-certified degree (RNCP) for interior decorators.
Over 15 years, she built the institution into a national market leader before executing a landmark €18.5M exit to a private investment fund in 2023.
Today, through ALNA DESIGN®, Myriam brings her proven dual expertise—combining 20 years of French aesthetic curation with high-level business execution. She provides ambitious professionals with the exact technical rigor and commercial blueprint needed to build and scale elite design studios worldwide.
How 20 years of French expertise translate into your practice:
Most decorators spend years fighting for low-budget projects in a crowded market. You won’t have to.
By mastering the complete ALNA DESIGN® methodology, you step out of standard competition entirely and into a category of your own. You won’t just learn to curate exceptional spaces—you will master the exact positioning, high-ticket pricing, and French aesthetic authority that affluent clients actively look for and pay top rates to secure.
This is not just a training program. It is your strategic blueprint to launch and scale a highly profitable, resilient design practice with complete financial confidence.
Begin building your high-end studio today—on your own terms.
Do I need a background in interior design to enroll in the certification program?
No prior background is required. Our certification program is designed for both ambitious career-changers and established professionals looking to master French chic and the Art de Vivre to build a thriving, high-ticket design studio. The curriculum is structured to seamlessly bridge creative mastery with complete business development, taking you from foundational design logic to high-level execution and sustainable growth with absolute clarity.
How long does it take to complete a certification?
Flexibility is at the heart of our academy. On average, students complete a certification within 4 months, depending on their schedule. However, there are no strict deadlines: you control your own timeline and can progress at a pace that perfectly suits your lifestyle and professional goals.
What kind of professional tools are included?
We prioritize real-world execution and practical business growth over pure theory. The certification equips you with a suite of ready-to-use professional assets; including client diagnostic frameworks, sample briefs, project presentation templates, expert advice guides, and strategic business development toolkits. Everything is designed to help you streamline your workflow, elevate your client experience, and scale a high-ticket design practice with absolute confidence.
Will I have access to updates in the future?
Absolutely. The design and styling industry is constantly evolving. By enrolling, you gain lifetime access to your certification materials, including any future curriculum updates—at no extra cost.
Our Dual Approach to Elite Design
Become a Certified French Chic Interior Stylist & Decorator
