Low cost DIY interior design
By Alvaro Garcia | Best-Selling Instructor. Architect & Graphic Designer
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This course includes:
▪️ 32h 18m duration on demand
▪️ 211 lessons
▪️ 33 downloadable resources
▪️ Available on mobile devices
▪️ Access forever
▪️ Language:
- Spanish
▪️ Unlimited consultations
Downloadable materials
⚑ Certificate of completion
What you will learn
What you will learn
🟧 This course teaches how to create attractive and functional spaces on a limited budget, with an emphasis on reuse, DIY, and smart choices.
🟧 Gain sufficient knowledge to tackle the task of properly planning a design project.
🟧 Ability to give a distinctive character to space, through the mastery of sensitive registers of light, materials, and color.
🟧 Provide the student with the knowledge and representation techniques to present a visually organized and valid project for subsequent execution.
🟧 The student will receive multidisciplinary training, with emphasis on design theory, styles and current trends.
🟧 By taking this course you will become part of an educational community specialized in the subject, which will give you support, resources and advice for life.
Course content
Course content
U1: Introduction to LowCost Interior Design. DIY (Do It Yourself)
- A Brief History of Low-Cost Interior Design
- Current Trends and References in the World of Low-Cost Interior Design
- Examples and References of Low-Cost Interior Design
- Graphic Representation of Low-Cost Interior Designs
- Three Interesting Examples of Low-Cost Interior Spaces
U2: Kitchen Designs
- History of kitchens.
- Current Trends, References in the world of Kitchens.
- Kitchen Furniture Interiors and Storage
- Contemporary and classic materials in kitchens.
- Types of Countertops. Materials and Trends.
- Kitchen Typology, Measurements, Layout and Design. Part I
- Kitchen Typology, Measurements, Layout and Design. Part II
- Designing a Kitchen_ Dimensions, Circulation, Zoning and Advice
- The Dimensions You Should Know When Designing Kitchens
- The Distribution, Organization and Functioning of a Contemporary Kitchen
- Specific Furniture in Kitchens_ Types and Brands
- Materials in Kitchens_ Floors, Walls, Ceilings and Furniture
U3: Bathroom Designs
- Stories of the Baths
- Trends, References and Materials in Bathrooms
- Types of Bathroom Layout
- Designing a Bathroom_ Dimensions, Circulation, Zoning, Recommendations and Ideas
- Heated Towel Rails. Specific Bathroom Furniture. Types and Brands.
- Bathtubs and Taps. Specific Furniture for Bathrooms. → Types and Brands.
- Toilets. Specific Bathroom Furniture. Types and Brands
- Screens. Specific furniture for bathrooms. Types and brands
- Shower Trays. Specific Bathroom Furniture. Types and Brands.
- Washbasins. Specific furniture in bathrooms. Types and brands.
- Storage. Specific furniture in bathrooms.
- Examples of Contemporary Bathrooms.
U4: Living room and lounge designs
- Types of Interior Distribution of Living Rooms and →Living Rooms
- Dimensions, Circulation, Zoning, →Recommendations and Ideas
- Configuration and Projection of Living Rooms and Living Rooms
- Dining Room Design: Fundamentals and Principles.
- Routes, Itineraries and Circulations in the Design of Living Rooms and Lounges
- Sample Interior Projects for Living Rooms and Lounges
U5: Bedroom Designs
- Bedroom Stories
- Types of Bedroom Layout
- Organizational Charts and Organization of Interior Environments in Domestic Architecture
- The Importance of Zoning in Contemporary Interior Design
- Keys to Distribution in Interior Design and Decoration Projects
- Designing a Bedroom: Dimensions, Zoning, Recommendations and Tips
- Design of Youth Bedrooms with Single Beds
- Bedroom Design with Double Beds
- Materials in Bedrooms_ Floors, Walls, Ceilings and Furniture
- Bedroom Examples
U6: Design and organization of storage spaces
- Storage Stories
- Current Trends in Storage
- General Concepts and Introduction to Indoor Zoning
- Storage in Rest Rooms.
- Specific Furniture in Storage_ Types and Brands
- Accessories and Props in Storage
- Storage Examples and References
U7: Theory and Practice of LowCost.DIY Interior Design
- Types of Distribution in LowCost Interior Design
- Dimensions, Circulation, Zoning,
- Design Tips and Ideas
- Specific furniture for low-cost interiors
- Materials in Floors, Walls, Ceilings and Furniture
- Lighting in LowCost Spaces
- Accessories and Props in LowCost Interiors
U8: Lighting in LowCost Interior Design
- Introduction to Lighting in Architecture and Interior Design
- Important Factors in Lighting
- Illuminance. CRI Color
- Natural Lighting. Context and Concepts.
- Natural Lighting. Design and Utilization.
- Visual Comfort
- Lighting Techniques and Forms
- Artificial Lighting. Electric Light Sources
- Led lights
- Types of Luminaires
- Let's see examples of Lighting in Rooms
- Interesting Lighting Websites and Publications
U9: Color in LowCost Interior Design
- Introduction to color
- History of Color
- The Magic of Color
- Warm Colors and Cool Colors
- The reality of color
- The Color Range
- Complementary Colors
- The synthesis of color
- Hue, Saturation, Tint, Lightness and Brightness
- Color Relationships
U10: Materials in LowCost interior design
- Why is it Necessary to Know the Materials?
- Brief history of the use of materials in architecture and interior design
- How to Choose Materials for Our Design Projects
- Properties of Materials
- Tips and Tricks for Choosing Materials
- Natural Stone
- Cement or Concrete
- Wood
- Metals
U11: Graphic representation of materials in projects
- General Concepts on the Graphic Representation of Materials
- Materials in Project Soils
- Materials in Vertical Walls of the Project
- Materials in the Roofs of the Architectural Project
U12: Main concepts on architectural technical drawing in LowCost design
- General Concepts of Architectural Technical Drawing
- The importance of the line in Architectural Drawing
- The Scale of Architectural Graphic Documentation
- The Main and Most Important Tools and Equipment for Technical Drawing
- Data Collection on Site and Survey of Interior and Architectural Plans
- The Most Important Graphic Representation Systems
- Graphic Representation of the Floor Plans of Our → → Interior Design Projects
- Correct Representation of Doors, Windows, Stairs, etc. in Our Plans
- Classic Tools of Technical Drawing: The Set Square and the Protractor.
- How to Correctly Dimension Our Architectural Project.
- Representation of Elevations and General Views of Our Projects
- Section Planes and Their Graphic Representation
- How to use a scale ruler.
- How to Correctly Represent the Carpentry of the Architectural Project
- The Main Graphic Elements of Graphic and Execution Documentation
- Correct Use of Typography in Construction Plans and Documents
U13: Feng Shui in LowCost interiors
- What is Feng Shui?
- Feng Shui and Contemporary Design
- History of Feng Shui
- The Different Schools of Feng Shui
- Harmonization of Environments
- Emptiness and Order in Feng Shui.
- Light in Feng Shui.
- Feng Shui and Color
U14: Computer Aided 2D Drawing with AutoCAD for LowCost Interior Designs
- Download, Install, Configure and Run the Software: AutoCAD.
- Setting up the AutoCad interface and workspace.
- Selecting entities in AutoCAD
- Let's learn the main two-dimensional (2D) drawing tools in AutoCad.
- Modifying and Manipulating Objects and Entities in AutoCAD.
- Model Space (Work) and Presentation Space (LayOut) in AutoCAD.
- Image Files as External References.
- The Plan Scale: Graphic and Numerical.
- Activity: Drawing an Interior Space.
- Activity: Basic Drawing Techniques.
- Creating, Editing and Inserting a Label in Our Plans.
- Printing Graphic Documentation.
U15: LowCost 3D interior space design
- Installing 3D modeling software: SketchUp.
- Top SketchUp Pro Keyboard Shortcuts and Features
- 3D Space, Visualization Tools and Camera Types in SketchUp.
- The Most Important Selection Methods in SketchUp.
- SketchUp's Core 2D Drawing Tools.
- 3D Three-Dimensional Modeling with Sketchup.
- Working in layers in SketchUp.
- Group and Component Concepts in SketchUp.
- Applying Material Textures with SketchUp
- SketchUp's Famous Visual Styles.
- Creating Viewpoints and Cameras in SketchUp. → Scenes and Animation.
- What are SketchUp Plugins and What are they for?
- Creating a Piece of Furniture with SketchUp.
- How to Create a 3D Model in SketchUp from an AutoCAD Plan.
- 3D Modeling of a Complex Architectural Element.
U16: Rendering images of our LowCost interior designs
- The Essential Fundamentals of the VRay Render Engine I
- The essential fundamentals of the VRay II render engine.
- Materials in VRay: Basics and preliminary considerations
- Renders parameter settings: Dimensions and Resolution.
- The VRay Frame Buffer.
- Adjusting Lighting, Materials and Render Options.
- Lights in VRay: Light Sphere, Spotlights and Presence Lights.
- VRay Camera Settings: Exposure, Blur and Field of View.
- Final Rendering of our 3D Scenes with VRay
U17: Photo editing of our projects and designs in Adobe PhotoShop
- How to Properly Download and Install Adobe PhotoShop CC.
- The PhotoShop interface
- Adjust Brightness/Contrast with PhotoShop.
- Adjusting Exposure with PhotoShop.
- Adjusting Levels with PhotoShop.
- Adjust Vibrance, Hue, and Saturation.
- How to Convert Your Images to Black and White Correctly.
- How to apply attractive photo filters to photos of your surroundings.
- My Favorite Adjustment: PhotoShop's Gradient Map.
- How to Apply Vintage Vignettes to Your Images.
- Learn How to Create Realistic Lens Flare Effects.
- Protect your Work by Creating Watermarks and Signatures with your Logo.
U18: Measurement and budgeting of the material execution of the project
- We present you the project to Measure and Budget
- Our First Project Budget
- Dismantling and Demolition I
- Dismantling and Demolition II
- Masonry
- Flooring and tiling
- Carpentry and locksmithing
- Electricity, lighting, voice and data
- Plumbing and heating
- Paints and coatings
- Budget Summary
U19: Health and safety considerations in low-cost interior space construction
- Main Causes of Accidents at Construction Sites.
- The Importance of Order and Cleanliness in Building Works
- Introduction to PPE Personal Protective Equipment in Construction Works.
- Safety in demolitions at construction sites
- Working at height in renovation projects
- Tools, Equipment and Machinery for Construction Sites
U20: Affordable Low-Cost Interior Designs
- Introduction to Accessibility in Building, Architecture and Interior Spaces
- Accessible ramps
- Adapted and Accessible Projects and Spaces
- Adapted and Accessible Premises and Establishments
- Accessible Aisles and Distributors
- Accessibility Accessories
- Symbology for Accessibility
U21: Resources for the LowCost Interior Design Course Student
- Glossary of LowCost Interior Design Terms
- Main Advantages and Disadvantages of Low-Cost Interior Design
- Help manual
- Reference and Inspiration Websites
- Recommended Bibliography
- List of Websites with Resources for your Projects and → → Designs.
- Download CAD Resources in DWG format for your Projects
- Download Free Images and Textures for your Designs and Creations.
- Download Fonts and Typefaces Totally Free for your Designs and Projects
- Download Free Three-Dimensional (3D) Models for your Creative Projects
- Download Icons, Anagrams and Logos Totally Free for Your Designs
- Download Royalty Free Images to use in your Designs
- Download Vector Resources for your Designs totally Free.
- Protect your projects. Always keep your backups safe in the cloud.
- Main References and Experts in LowCost Interiors. DIY (Do It Yourself)
- Collection of Useful Online Resources: Direct Downloads.
- Extra Help with your Design Projects.
- Devices, Technology and Gadgets for Creative Designers.
- Keys to Managing Low-Cost Interior Projects. DIY
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to LowCost projects. DIY
- Mistakes and bad practices to avoid in LowCost Interior Design. DIY
- We share with you a selection of projects.
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Description
Description
✔️ This low-cost interior design course gives you a series of tools and knowledge to transform spaces without spending a fortune.
✔️ You will learn about balance, proportion, color, texture and other fundamental elements to create harmonious and functional spaces.
✔️ You will discover different styles of decoration, from the most classic to the most modern, and how to adapt them to your budget.
✔️ They will teach you how to analyze your spaces, create plans, and distribute furniture efficiently.
✔️ You will be up to date with the latest trends in interior design and how to adapt them to your budget.
Companies from all industries invest in the development of their teams with this course from G-Talent and Alvaro Garcia
Alvaro Garcia
Best-Selling Instructor. Architect & Graphic Designer
About Alvaro Garcia
About Alvaro Garcia
Best-Selling Instructor. Architect & Graphic Designer
Expert in graphic representation and online/in-person training in design software, creativity, architecture and other related fields. With more than 20 years of experience, he has trained thousands of Spanish-speaking professionals, helping them hone their skills and master the tools necessary to excel in their respective fields.
Álvaro has extensive experience in the creation of educational audiovisual material and content, using various formats and media to facilitate and optimize the learning process. His innovative approach and passion for teaching are reflected in each of his courses, designed to offer a complete and accessible educational experience for all levels.
As a member of the Kinetic Education Collective and a pro instructor at G-Talent, Álvaro is certified by Autodesk and Adobe Creative Suite, which attests to his deep knowledge and mastery of the most advanced tools in design and architecture. Throughout his career, he has trained more than 160,000 students, who have left more than 16,000 positive reviews, a testament to the quality and effectiveness of his teachings.
In addition to his role as an instructor, Álvaro collaborates with prestigious institutions such as the European University of Madrid (UEM), the Official College of Architects of Madrid (COAM), the National University of the South (UNS), and the School of Masters in Design and Communication (ESMADECO), among others.
What makes Alvaro different?
▪️ Broad and Diversified Experience: More than 20 years teaching and creating educational content, with a solid foundation in architecture and graphic design.
▪️ Recognized Certifications: Certified by Autodesk and Adobe Creative Suite, guaranteeing a level of teaching aligned with international standards.
▪️ Focus on Practical Education: Alvaro specializes in creating courses that not only teach theory, but also provide practical tools that students can apply immediately.
If you are looking for an instructor with vast experience, a passion for teaching, and a practical approach to graphic design and architecture, Álvaro García is your ideal choice.
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El curso me ha dado mucha confianza en mí misma. ¡Ahora me atrevo a experimentar y a crear espacios que reflejan mi personalidad!
Me encanta que el curso se centre en el DIY. Es muy gratificante crear tus propios muebles y accesorios
Me encanta cómo este curso te anima a usar tu imaginación y a crear espacios únicos.
El curso me ha enseñado a combinar colores y texturas de una manera muy efectiva.
El curso es muy completo y abarca desde los conceptos básicos hasta técnicas más avanzadas. La profesor explica todo de manera clara y sencilla
mi casa tiene un aire completamente nuevo. Los consejos para reutilizar materiales son geniales y me han ayudado a darle un toque personal a cada rincón.
Me ha enseñado a transformar mi hogar sin gastar una fortuna. Los proyectos son súper creativos y fáciles de seguir.
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