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Interior consultant (bol)

The perfect design for every room

As an interior consultant, you fully develop designs for residential homes, businesses, restaurants, etc. You are able to translate a client's wishes and requirements into a fully detailed design. To do this, you use various materials and look for practical solutions. You do this in consultation with the client.

In addition, it is certainly important to learn to work with suppliers and other stakeholders. You translate this into an executable work plan, and you are the one who coordinates it. This can be at the office, but also on location at clients' premises. You have a guiding role towards colleagues and make adjustments where necessary.

At school, you learn to enhance your spatial awareness. You acquire this, among other things, by working with digital software programs to visualize your design. You also receive drawing lessons on paper and learn to draw 2D floor plans. You gain knowledge about colors, materials, and lighting. Furthermore, you learn to develop conversational skills to interact with clients and advise them appropriately.

Areas of interest

More information.

What are you becoming?

As an interior consultant, you can work at an interior design agency, a kitchen store, a bathroom store, a furniture store, or an interior design shop. You can also progress to a higher professional education program, such as Interior Architecture or the Design Academy.

Graduation Paper Summa Living & Design 2025-2026

What does your education look like?

You attend school 5 days a week. In addition, starting from year 2, you also do an internship:

  • Year 2: 10 weeks
  • Year 3: 15 weeks
  • Year 4: 20 weeks

At Summa's De Run location, you'll learn in a renovated, inviting environment full of practical training rooms. You'll be surrounded by people who share your passion for construction, home improvement, and interior design. The positive atmosphere ensures you can thrive.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

Check mbowebshop.nl for an estimate of the other costs for this program . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, you cannot do without a computer as a student. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital course materials, other educational supplies for personal use are required or desired to follow this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Trainers Evi Gudders

E-mail
Trainers Evi Gudders

Instagram
DM to @summa_interieuradvies

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

What are you becoming?

As an interior consultant, you can work at an interior design agency, a kitchen store, a bathroom store, a furniture store, or an interior design shop. You can also progress to a higher professional education program, such as Interior Architecture or the Design Academy.

Graduation Paper Summa Living & Design 2025-2026

What does your education look like?

You attend school 5 days a week. In addition, starting from year 2, you also do an internship:

  • Year 2: 10 weeks
  • Year 3: 15 weeks
  • Year 4: 20 weeks

At Summa's De Run location, you'll learn in a renovated, inviting environment full of practical training rooms. You'll be surrounded by people who share your passion for construction, home improvement, and interior design. The positive atmosphere ensures you can thrive.

Education and Examination Regulations (OER)

In the Education and Examination Regulations (OER) of a study program, you can read what you will be doing in which period, how much time is spent on this, and an overview of the exams that will be administered. Find the OER for your study program here.

Search by your Crebo number (see the box on the right of this page) to view the OER for the current academic year. This will give you a general idea of what's expected of you when you start the program. The OER for the upcoming academic year will be available in July.

Statutory tuition fees

The statutory tuition fee for the 2027-2028 academic year is 1.554 euros. Check DUO.nl for possible student finance.

Other costs

Check mbowebshop.nl for an estimate of the other costs for this program . Every year, all school fees for the following academic year are announced there no later than July 1st. To place an actual order, you must log in with your Summa account.

Laptop

For many study programs, you cannot do without a computer as a student. Check the overview to see if this applies to your program and download the correct specifications.

Other educational supplies

In addition to books and digital course materials, other educational supplies for personal use are required or desired to follow this course. Read more about it here.

Elective courses

During your studies, you choose one or more electives to specialize or to broaden your education. Examples include entrepreneurship, leadership, programming, or a language. Throughout your studies, you will receive more information about the electives you can take. You complete each elective with an exam. Read more about electives.

Study in figures

Study in Figures provides clear information about this program and job market opportunities. Would you like to know more about these figures? Then check out this explanation.

What prior education do you need?

For the vocational training (level 3) and middle management training (level 4) you must meet one of the following conditions:

  • You have a diploma in pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) with a pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, a theoretical pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track, or a mixed pre-vocational secondary education (VMBO) track.
  • You have an (older) diploma from lbo, vbo, mavo or mavo-vbo.
  • You have a basic vocational training diploma (level 2) or a diploma from another vocational training course (level 3).
  • You have proof that you successfully completed the first three years of pre-university or senior general secondary education (havo) or pre-university education (vwo). Or you have another diploma or certificate recognized by the government.

Getting to know the school and course

You will be invited for a personal interview or introductory meeting where you will get to know the school and we will see if this course is a good fit for you.

Can I contact a teacher or student?

Teachers know what's going on at school. Feel free to ask your questions using the contact information below:

WhatsApp
Trainers Evi Gudders

E-mail
Trainers Evi Gudders

Instagram
DM to @summa_interieuradvies

It is also possible to attend a shadowing day, guided tour, or open day. You can find all activities in our calendar.

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