DIY Interior Makeovers: Reinventing a Space
A course by Dan Lovatt , Designer
Turn custom design ideas into a reality and breathe new life into your home on a budget using creative do-it-yourself techniques
Turn custom design ideas into a reality and breathe new life into your home on a budget using creative do-it-yourself techniques
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.
What will you learn in this online course?
17 lessons & 18 downloads
- 88% positive reviews (58)
- 2,595 students
- 17 lessons (3h 56m)
- 18 additional resources (4 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Design and make over a space of your choice using restoration tools and do-it-yourself techniques.
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone with an interest in transforming their space through DIY or wanting to expand their knowledge of interiors.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of DIY would be beneficial but it is not essential.
In terms of materials, you will need basic DIY items including wall paint, masking tape, sandpaper, wood glue, wall filler, and other materials specified by the teacher in this course.
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A course by Dan Lovatt
Dan Lovatt is a UK-based designer who specializes in interiors and do-it-yourself projects. Growing up in a creative part of Manchester meant Dan was exposed to art and culture from a young age. After he left school, he channeled his creativity into retail where he went on to work in visual merchandising before launching his career in content creation.
Now, Dan collaborates with brands and shares his do-it-yourself expertise with over 20K followers on Instagram, creating content focused on breathing new life into old objects. In 2020, he started the #LockdownDIYChallenge which encouraged his followers to do just that and saw over two thousand submissions. He has been featured in publications and blogs including Image, The Northern Echo, Flok, First Sense Interiors, and Bramwell Brown.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Understanding Basic Design
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Design Principles
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Colour Theory
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Finding Inspiration and Sourcing Ideas
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Analysing the Room
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Brainstorming Concepts
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U3
DIY Tip’s and Trick
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Embellishing Your Piece 1
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Embellishing Your Piece 2
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Painting and Decorating Your Piece 1
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Painting and Decorating Your Piece 2
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Fix and Paint the Walls 1
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Fix and Paint the Walls 2
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Painting Your Vases
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U4
Styling Your Space
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Creating Artwork from Scraps
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Styling: Layout
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Styling: Dressing
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FP
Final project
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DIY Interior Makeovers: Reinventing a Space
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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matpbrittain
It's a bit boring. You are spoken to a-lot, and not visually shown anything much. Each lesson starts with "in this lesson we.." He is obviously talented, but the presentation is dull and boring and lack connection with the viewer.
seechov
I find this course absolutely amazing! The teacher is very pleasant person with a good taste. The course is not only helpful but also very satisfying. Lots of tips and good advice of "how to" from idea to creation.
bethaniart
Curso muito bom! A execução é bem explicada. Recomendo!
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netofcesar1976
PlusMuito bom o curso vale a pena
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teranrufina
Excellent course , I have learned to do and make my home beautiful 🤩