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The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series

2025-04-26 10:30:00 2025-04-26 12:30:00 America/New_York The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of interior design to create their projects successfully. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Saturday, April 26
10:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-26 10:30:00 2025-04-26 12:30:00 America/New_York The Designer Is In: Design Your Space Series Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of interior design to create their projects successfully. Southwest Branch - Southwest - Ask at Desk

Southwest Branch

Southwest - Ask at Desk

Join interior designer Rebecca Hubler as she helps homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of interior design to create their projects successfully.

Interior Design is the art of enhancing an interior space in order to improve both functionality and aesthetics while purposely creating a positive experience for all.

This event is 2 hours.

This 4-part course, “The Designer is In,” is presented by Rebecca Hubler, ASID, CAPS, and is geared to help homeowners and design enthusiasts understand and apply the basics of Interior Design to successfully create their projects. This interactive course combines hands-on design studio solutions specific to each participant’s projects and presentations to further their knowledge of the “how to’s” of Interior Design.

Whether an individual’s project is large or small, complex or straightforward, each class participant will have the opportunity to share their ideas and get expert advice from Rebecca while learning techniques (and some tricks) to seamlessly blend and balance all design elements into a cohesive and eye-pleasing whole.

Schedule:

·        Saturday, April 5th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series- Part 1 – Introductions, Design Overview, Starting Your Project; decorating dos and don’ts, developing a plan of action,  drawing a floor plan (*Please bring the following supplies to class: tape measure, ¼” graph paper, tracing paper,  scale ruler- must say ”Architect”)

·        Saturday, April 12th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series – Part 2  Review of Homework, Introduction to Interior Design Basics, Window Treatments, Individual Projects

·        Saturday, April 19th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series - Part 3  Review of Homework, Kitchens & Bath Basics,  Individual Projects

·        Saturday, April 26th, 10:30am-12:30pm: The Designer Is In Series - Part 4 – Color Basics, Lighting Basics, Individual Projects, Wrap -up; answer any unasked/unanswered questions

Design Your Space Course Recommended Materials:

1.    25’ metal tape measurer (hardware store, Home Depot, Lowes)

2.    Tracing paper (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

3.    ¼” graph paper (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

4.    Scale Ruler- Must say ”Architect” (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

5.    ¼” Basic Furniture Templates (optional) (arts & craft stores i.e Michael’s, Plaza Art Supply)

Please note: This event series builds upon information every week. If you miss an event, you may miss the event details for the following week or from the previous week.

Rebecca Hubler Bio:

Interior Designer Rebecca Hubler is a professional member of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS). In 1985 she established Designed Interiors, which has grown into a well-respected and award-winning residential/commercial interior design firm. Rebecca holds both MA and BA degrees in Interior Design from Marymount University and Mount Vernon College (now part of George Washington University) respectively. Her work has been published in The Washington Post, Architecture, Spaces Magazine, Home & Design, and Northern Virginia. She has been honored by ASID and the American Institute of Architects. In addition, Rebecca has been featured on two episodes of HGTV’s “Curb Appeal,” appeared on Fox TV News, and has been a guest lecturer aboard Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise ships. Rebecca enjoys working closely with her clients to help them achieve innovative, effective, and aesthetically pleasing designs that are casual, and comfortable and are a reflection of their vision. Her Specialties include: Universal Design, Aging in Place, kitchen and bath remodeling and custom cabinetry.

Southwest Branch

Phone: 407-835-7323

Hours
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Mon, Jun 15 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 10:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Jun 20 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed

About the branch

Southwest Branch opened on March 21, 1989 in a beautiful Mediterranean style building designed by Schweizer and Associates Architecture Firm, who also designed the Orlando Public Library. Serving the Dr. Phillips and Metrowest communities, Southwest is near International Drive and the attractions. Southwest is a popular place for local adults, children, students and tourists.

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Mon, Jun 22, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Build and program machines with LEGO® Education SPIKE™ Prime. Apply STEAM concepts and the engineering design process with hands-on learning. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required.
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Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Tue, Jun 23, 10:30am - 11:45am
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Tue, Jun 23, 2:45pm - 3:45pm
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Wed, Jun 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 10:55am
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Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:20am
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