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

Alna DesignMaster French Interior Styling

Learn the Mix & Match secrets of effortless French style for any home

Exclusive Case Study: Decode a real NYC apartment transformation, from blueprint to final styling signature.

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Your First Step into the World of French Interior Excellence

This foundational masterclass is the natural starting point of the ALNA DESIGN® learning path.

By following our NYC apartment case study, you will see how to adapt authentic Parisian elegance to any home, anywhere. Gain the confidence to style your space with our signature French Mix & Match method before moving toward our professional certifications.

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Your Mentor: 20 Years at the Forefront of French Design

Professional portrait of Myriam Markiewicz, Alna Design® founder, holding iconic Ressource paint swatches as part of The Color Consultant Certification.

“Design isn’t just about what you buy; it’s about the technical mastery of harmony.”

  • The Pioneer | In 2007, Myriam founded France’s first State-certified design certification for career changers. After 20 years of refining the gold standard, she has trained thousands of professionals.

  • The Boutique Vision | ALNA DESIGN® is her next chapter: an elite academy sharing her private, high-end methodology with a global audience.

  • The Method | You aren’t just taking a course; you are receiving the pedagogical DNA of a pioneer—distilling decades of French rigor into your own international practice.

A Real-World Project Journey

The French Touch, made practical and applicable anywhere.

This immersive program reveals how professional interior designers analyze space, make decisions, and create harmony — using a structured approach inspired by French interiors, applicable anywhere in the world.

The Signature Curriculum

Learn to observe, decode, and understand every detail of a home.

Mastering this step is essential to creating interiors that feel authentic, balanced, and beautifully connected to their surroundings. It’s the foundation of any successful project.

  • Design interiors that reflect their surroundings
  • Identify need & tastes with precision
  • Create an environmental report
interior decorator working with color swatches, illustrating a professional, intentional approach to color decisions in interior decorating

Furniture is the heart of every interior.

Learn how to use color and choose the right pieces to bring harmony, comfort and effortless style into any space.

  • Style the living room with purpose and harmony
  • Style the bedroom with comfort & elegance 
  • Create a bathroom that combines beauty and function. 

Lighting and accents are the secret ingredients of unforgettable interiors.

Discover how to transform any space with the perfect ambiance and stylish details.

  • Create unique atmospheres with lighting
  • Elevate any room with thoughtful accents
  • Add meaningful colors accents to any apace
Myriam Markiewicz, founder of ALNA DESIGN®, French interior designer and educator

Your creativity starts here

Discover your style, shape strong concepts, and learn how professional designers visualize a project long before even moving a single piece of furniture.

  • Shape a strong, cohesive design concept 
  • Master the pillars of timeless interior design
  • Set the perfect atmosphere in every room
Join the Masterclass

Your Mentor: 20 Years at the Forefront of French Design

“Design isn’t just about what you buy; it’s about the technical mastery of harmony.”

  • The Pioneer | In 2007, Myriam founded France’s first State-certified design certification for career changers. After 20 years of refining the gold standard, she has trained thousands of professionals.

  • The Boutique Vision | ALNA DESIGN® is her next chapter: an elite academy sharing her private, high-end methodology with a global audience.

  • The Method | You aren’t just taking a course; you are receiving the pedagogical DNA of a pioneer—distilling decades of French rigor into your own international practice.

Professional portrait of Myriam Markiewicz, Alna Design® founder, holding iconic Ressource paint swatches as part of The Color Consultant Certification.

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Master the Art of Styling — The French Way

Step into a professional NYC transformation and learn how to make high-end design decisions with confidence.

PRICE & ACCESS $147 — Professional Excellence Access

  • The Full NYC Case Study: From blueprint to final styling
  • Lifetime Mastery: Learn at your own pace, yours forever
  • Future-Proof: Free access to all future updates and added modules
  • Instant Digital Access

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.