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Retail Interior Designer Program

Commercial & Retail Interior Design is a professional online program focused on creating interiors for cafés, restaurants, boutiques, beauty salons, offices, and modern commercial spaces.

During the course, students learn how to develop interior concepts, create layouts and floor plans, work with lighting, materials, furniture, color combinations, and customer flow, while building a professional commercial interior portfolio step by step.

The program is inspired by Italian interior design methodology and includes practical assignments guided by architects and interior designers from Italy. Students work on real commercial interior projects and develop portfolio concepts for retail, hospitality, beauty, and office spaces.

Throughout the training, you will create:

  • boutique interior concepts
  • café and restaurant interiors
  • office layouts
  • beauty salon interiors
  • commercial space moodboards and presentations
  • professional portfolio projects

The course is suitable both for beginners and for students who want to develop practical commercial interior design skills and build a portfolio for future professional work.

Why choose "Commercial & Retail Interior Design" course

Learn from Italian Interior Designers

You will learn from Italian architects and interior designers from Milan.

Create
a Portfolio

Develop projects for boutiques, cafés, offices, salons.

Mentor-Guided Learning

Receive personal mentor feedback and project reviews during the course.

Italian Design Method

Learn retail and hospitality interiors through a European design approach

Program of the course

The program combines interior design foundations with practical commercial projects. During the course, students create concepts for salons, boutiques, offices, cafés and restaurants while building a professional portfolio.

The duration of the course is 4 months. Flexible online study allows students to complete the program faster.

Module 1

Foundations of Commercial Interior Design

Students learn the essential principles of interior styles, color combinations, composition, zoning, lighting, moodboards and commercial space planning.

Module 2

Beauty Salon Interior Design

Students learn how to create interiors for beauty salons, hair salons and nail studios: concept, zoning, furniture, materials, lighting and color palette.

Practice project: beauty salon or cosmetology center interior concept.

Module 3

Boutique & Retail Interior Design

Students learn how to design clothing stores and boutiques: retail zones, customer flow, lighting, materials, colors, display logic and boutique atmosphere.

Practice project: clothing boutique interior concept.

Module 4

Office Interior Design

Students learn how to create modern office interiors: layouts, work zones, meeting rooms, staff areas, materials, colors, lighting and furniture arrangement.

Practice project: office interior concept.

Module 5

Café, Bar & Restaurant Interior Design

Students learn how to create hospitality interiors: concept, atmosphere, layouts, lighting, furniture, bar area, kitchen planning and guest experience.

Practice project: pastry shop, café or restaurant interior concept.

From learning to your first projects and clients

Learn step by step

Follow a clear structure from basics to real interior projects

Study at your own pace

Learn anytime and combine training with your daily life

Practice on real tasks

Work on real assignments used by professional designers

Get feedback from professionals

Improve your work with guidance from experienced designers

Build your portfolio

Create projects you can show to clients after the course

Practice during the course

Commercial interior design is a practical profession, which is why the program is focused on creating real portfolio projects throughout the training.

During the course, you will develop commercial interior concepts, learn how to work with layouts, materials, lighting, furniture, and visual presentation, while building a professional portfolio step by step.

During the program, you will create:

  • a beauty salon interior concept
  • a cosmetology center interior
  • a boutique and retail store concept
  • a café or pastry shop interior
  • a modern office interior project

All projects are created using professional commercial interior design methodology and can become part of your future designer portfolio.

Teachers of the course “Commercial and retail interior design"

Italy is considered to be the standard of architectural technologies for the whole world. And you have the opportunity to get the very latest European design technology.
You will be taught by practicing Italian architects and interior designers.

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Daniele Esdra D'Aiuto

  • Italian architect and interior designer.
  • Works in Milan, Rome, London as an interior designer.
  • Decorates houses, exhibitions, clothing stores, special places of activity.
  • He graduated from the Polytechnic University with a degree in architecture in Milan, completed his master's degree in exhibition interior, interior in shops and stores.
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Stefania Ubiglia

  • Italian architect and interior designer.
  • Works in Milan as an architect and interior designer.
  • She graduated from the Polytechnic University with a degree in architecture and interior designer in Milan.
  • Creates interiors for residential premises, restaurants, bars, hotels.
  • Designs furniture.
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Giacomo Infelise

  • Italian architect and interior designer.
  • Studied as an architect in Venice, Paris, Prague, Moscow.
  • He worked as an architect and interior designer for Jestico + Whiles, La Caprara Varini, Amarante Architecture.
  • Created projects of luxury villas and cottages.
  • Since 2017 he has been working as a freelance architect and interior designer in Venice and Moscow.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The course includes an introductory foundation module where students learn essential interior design principles, including styles, color combinations, composition, zoning, lighting, moodboards, and commercial space planning.

What types of interiors will I learn to design?

You will learn to create commercial interiors for beauty salons, cosmetology centers, clothing boutiques, retail stores, offices, cafés, bars, restaurants, and pastry shops.

What practical projects will I create during the course?

During the program, you will create several commercial interior concepts, including projects for a beauty salon or cosmetology center, a clothing boutique, an office, and a café, restaurant, or pastry shop.

Will I create a portfolio during the course?

Yes. The course is focused on practical project development. The commercial interior concepts you create during the training can become part of your professional interior design portfolio.

Is there mentor support?

Yes, in the Mentor-Guided and Professional formats. Your mentor reviews your assignments, gives feedback, and helps you improve your commercial interior projects step by step.

Do I need to know any design software before starting?

No. You can start without previous software experience. The course focuses on commercial interior concepts, layouts, moodboards, materials, colors, lighting, and visual presentation.

How long is the course?

The course lasts 4 months. Since the program is online and flexible, it is possible to complete it faster depending on your study pace.

What certificate will I receive?

After completing the course and practical assignments, students receive a certificate of completion from Italian E-Learning Fashion School.

What is the difference between Self-Paced, Mentor-Guided, and Professional?

Self-Paced gives access to video lessons and course materials for independent study. Mentor-Guided includes personal mentor feedback, portfolio reviews, and certificate of completion. Professional includes everything in Mentor-Guided plus priority feedback, extended support, and more personalized portfolio guidance.

Can I study online from another country?

Yes. The course is fully online, so you can study from anywhere in the world and combine learning with work or daily life.

Choose your study format

Self-Paced — €395

One-time payment

Designed for independent students who want flexible access to the Commercial & Retail Interior Design program and prefer studying at their own pace.

  • Commercial and retail interior design lessons
  • Store layout and customer flow principles
  • Retail styling and display concepts
  • Learn anytime from anywhere
  • Flexible self-paced study format
  • 4 months of platform access

Not included:

  • Personal mentor guidance
  • Portfolio feedback
  • Certificate of completion

Mentor-Guided — €690

or €245 × 3 payments

Most popular

Join the mentor-guided study format and develop commercial interior projects with professional creative feedback.

  • Everything included in Self-Paced
  • Personal mentor feedback throughout the program
  • Guided commercial project development
  • Retail and hospitality design reviews
  • Portfolio feedback
  • Certificate of completion
  • Monthly mentor-guided student intake

Early enrollment is currently available.


Professional — €990

or €295 × 4 payments

Designed for students who want a more personalized and career-focused learning experience.

Everything included in Mentor-Guided

  • Advanced portfolio supervision
  • Personalized commercial concept development
  • Premium retail and hospitality projects
  • Career-focused mentor guidance
  • Professional presentation portfolio support
  • Extended mentor support
  • Advanced retail and hospitality assignments
  • Priority mentor feedback
  • Limited Professional student spots

Aisha Patel

Aisha studied as an interior designer at our school.
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