Interior Design for Beginners: Decorating with Plants
A course by Ale de la Cerda (LENPO) , Architect
Learn to observe and understand plants by designing interior spaces that connect with nature
Learn to observe and understand plants by designing interior spaces that connect with nature
Discover the wonderful world of plants and learn to connect with it through design alongside architect Alejandra de la Cerda. She is the cofounder of the architecture firm Polen and of Lenpo, a studio specialized in bringing people and nature closer together. The aim of her work is to enhance the quality of life within spaces using plant-centric designs.
In this course, Alejandra teaches you how to understand plants from both a functional and aesthetic point of view and use them to transform interior spaces. For the final project, plan a design project centered around plants for a space of your choice, from the analysis, sketches, and layout to the selection of plants and materials based on environmental conditions, your objectives, and desired style.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 26 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (283)
- 8,689 students
- 15 lessons (1h 57m)
- 26 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, English
- German · English · Spanish · Portuguese · French · Polish · Dutch · Italian
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Plan a plant-centric interior design project for a space of your choice.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Architects, designers, and anyone with a passion for plants and design who wants to explore, learn, and get their hands dirty!
Requirements and materials
No prior knowledge is necessary to take this course, just a good dose of imagination and a passion for plants and design.
For the design portion, you need paper, pencil, a tape measure, colored pencils or markers, and a design program if you decide to create a digital layout. As for working with plants, you need scissors, a trowel, a light meter (optional), a moisture meter, a watering can and a spray bottle, basic components for creating substrate (tezontle, pumice stone, compost, and coconut coir) and a pesticide you can easily make at home.
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A course by Ale de la Cerda (LENPO)
Alejandra de la Cerda is cofounder of the architecture firm Polen Diseño Vivo (2010) and studio Lenpo (2016), a space dedicated to inspiring and connecting people with plants and nature though courses, workshops, design, and objects. Alejandra graduated with a degree in architecture from the Ibero-American University and has completed multiple certificate courses from the Mexican Federation of Gardening and Floral Arrangement (FMJAF). She also belongs to SAPM, the society of landscape architects.
Throughout her career, she has worked with brands like Google, Twitter, Grupo Maquarie, Uber, Eli Lilly, and the United States Embassy. Her design work has also been displayed at Design Week México, WantedDesign New York, and Caravana Americana, and been featured in magazines like Architectural Digest, Ambientes, Gatopardo, and VOGUE.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
The plants
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The world of plants
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Basic factors
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The substrate
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How to identify and control pests?
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U3
Space
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Live the space
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Identify the space: information and measurements
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The style
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U4
Let's do it!
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Materials and mood board
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How to make an outline by zones
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Select plants
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Flowerpots and accessories
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Space styling
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How to keep your plants happy?
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FP
Final project
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Interior Design for Beginners: Decorating with Plants
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anne2420
Me ha gustado mucho, es clara y útil su información. Es algo básico pero con detalles importantes :) Recomiendo!!!
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denacros
PlusConsidero que es preciso y está bien estructurado, facilitando la comprensión desde cero. Además, ofrece abundante material de referencia y recursos que permiten investigar y seguir aprendiendo
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Me ha resultado muy práctico y ordenado los contenidos.
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dasilvagkatherine
Me encantó este curso, es muy claro y practico, no necesitas ser un experto para tomarlo y empezar a aplicar todo lo que aprendes. Lo recomiendo!
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angiepoma2
Me encantó este curso para mejorar mi profesión de interiorista! Gracias por tanta información tan valiosa Domestika y Arq. Ale
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