Audio: English
Level: Beginner
Lenght: 17 Lessons, 3H56M
Resources: 18 Downloads

Interiors describe who we are and let others better understand how we see the world. Designer Dan Lovatt specializes in breathing new life into old interiors through innovative do-it-yourself techniques. He collaborates with brands to create stylish home-focused content which he shares with his five-figure following on Instagram.

In this course, Dan teaches you the DIY techniques you need to make over a space of your own, from repairing and painting walls to embellishing furniture and accessories. Learn how to create customizable designs on a budget with your own two hands.

Get to know Dan, your teacher for this course. He shares his creative background growing up in central Manchester before taking you through the influences which have inspired his career, from books to fashion designers.

Explore the design principles needed to create a space that works for you, including balance, harmony, proportion, scale, and emphasis. Understand how to design from the heart while being practical and planning with a budget in mind. Then, explore color theory and how to use it in your project before learning how to find inspiration and source ideas. Analyze your chosen space to make it both functional and visually impactful, then create a multi-media mood board before beginning to sketch your concept on paper.

Dive into different DIY techniques you can use to transform a space. Learn how to add interesting details to your furniture through embellishment, prime your pieces for a long-lasting finish, fix and paint walls, and give old accessories a new lease of life.