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Learn Interior Design DIY \ Beginner Course
What You’ll Learn
✔️ Discover the difference between interior design and decoration, explore key styles, and learn easy sketching for scaled floor plans and diagrams.
✔️ Dive into colour theory, materials, textures, and how to build mood boards, sample boards, and style boards that reflect your vision.
✔️ Apply your knowledge in a practical case study (a beach cabana!), exploring space planning, emotional impact, and hands-on design tools.
✔️ Gaia’s tips, resources and more
Who It’s For
DIYers, homebuyers, renters, creatives & homeowners ready to design their own space with confidence.
What’s Included
Self-paced video lessons
Downloadable templates & design tools
1x Live 2-hour session (demo + feedback)
Lifetime course access.
How is the course delivered
You’ll gain instant access to my free downloadable content
On June 16th, 2025, you will receive all six pre-recorded, self-paced modules along with downloadable resources, plus a Zoom link for the live session.
On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, Gaia will conduct a live two-hour Zoom session featuring a demonstration, answering questions, and providing feedback.
Learn Interior Design DIY Beginner Course - online & live
Design your dream space—your way.
Ready to take creative control of your home? This online course is designed for aspiring DIYers, first-time renovators, renters, creatives, and homeowners who want to learn how to confidently design their own interiors. With a mix of self-paced content and a live 2-hour session, you’ll gain the skills and inspiration to transform any space—no prior experience needed.
HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED
You’ll gain instant access to my free downloadable content and all six pre-recorded, self-paced modules, along with downloadable resources, plus a Zoom link for the live session.
On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, Gaia will conduct a live two-hour Zoom session featuring a demonstration, answering questions, and providing feedback.
Other Dates for live sessions: Wednesday August 6th 6-8pm / Wednesday Sept 10th / Wednesday Oct 1st 2025
About the course
What You’ll Learn
The difference between interior design and interior decorating, and how to apply those.
Core interior design principles to guide your decisions.
Understanding trending Interior design styles and how to find your own.
Golden questions you should always follow that will help you create your unique space, whether existing or a brand new project.
Understanding simple conceptual diagrams to plan and create a cohesive design (distribution, zoning, viewpoints)
The 60-30-10 rule and the 80-20 colour rule as classic interior design guidelines.
How to sketch over floor plans or marketing plans—even if you have no existing plans.
Learn spatial planning to reimagine layouts and improve functionality.
Why lighting is crucial when applying interior design principles.
How to use colour theory, mood boards, style boards, and material boards for a cohesive, beautiful design
Plus: room planning tips, furniture layout tricks, downloadable info and much more!
Who This Course is For
DIYers looking to gain confidence in their own design ideas
Homebuyers and renters wanting to make the most of their space
Creatives curious about interior design as a skill
Homeowners planning renovations or styling updates
What’s Included
Self-paced modules with clear step-by-step guidance
Downloadable templates and board-building tools
Video lessons covering each design phase
1x Live 2-hour session with demonstration, feedback, Q&A, and personalised advice
Lifetime access to course content
More about this course…and what’s coming next!
This is a beginner-friendly course, designed to give you a solid foundation in interior design principles using simple sketching and planning techniques. It’s perfect if you're just getting started or exploring a renovation for the first time.
If you're looking to go further — you're in luck!
A more advanced course is currently in the works, featuring a comprehensive full-house renovation case study and learning easy 3D sketching. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the entire design process, from concept to completion.
Stay tuned — or join the waitlist to be the first to know when it launches!
About Gaia
Meet your instructor
Gaia is a Registered Italian Architect and International Interior Designer with extensive and diverse expertise in her specialized field. Currently, she shares her valuable knowledge and undeniable passion as an inspiring Interior Design educator at TAFE’s Enmore Design Centre in Sydney.
Gaia offers tailored, personalized, one-on-one design services to private clients, corporations, commercial and commercial businesses. Her approach is holistic, effectively integrating the disciplines of Architecture, Interior Design, and Art to create stunningly beautiful spaces that reflect her clients' unique visions and needs.
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What You’ll Learn
✔️ Discover the difference between interior design and decoration, explore key styles, and learn easy sketching for scaled floor plans and diagrams.
✔️ Dive into colour theory, materials, textures, and how to build mood boards, sample boards, and style boards that reflect your vision.
✔️ Apply your knowledge in a practical case study (a beach cabana!), exploring space planning, emotional impact, and hands-on design tools.
✔️ Gaia’s tips, resources and more
Who It’s For
DIYers, homebuyers, renters, creatives & homeowners ready to design their own space with confidence.
What’s Included
Self-paced video lessons
Downloadable templates & design tools
1x Live 2-hour session (demo + feedback)
Lifetime course access.
How is the course delivered
You’ll gain instant access to my free downloadable content
On June 16th, 2025, you will receive all six pre-recorded, self-paced modules along with downloadable resources, plus a Zoom link for the live session.
On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, Gaia will conduct a live two-hour Zoom session featuring a demonstration, answering questions, and providing feedback.
FAQs
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Not at all! This course is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone curious about interior design—no prior experience or technical drawing skills required.
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No worries! I’ll show you how to sketch your space from scratch or trace over marketing floor plans. You’ll learn spatial planning and 3D sketching step by step.
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You’ll gain instant access to my free downloadable content, and on June 16th, 2025, you will receive all six pre-recorded, self-paced modules along with downloadable resources, plus a Zoom link for the live session. On Thursday, July 3rd, 2025, from 6 to 8 PM, Gaia will conduct a live two-hour Zoom session featuring a demonstration, answering questions, and providing feedback.
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You’ll have lifetime access to all course content, plus the recorded live 2-hour session with Gaia, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit lessons whenever you need.
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A few basic items: a pencil, a rubber, a ruler, paper (or tablet if you prefer digital sketching), either colour pencils or textures, transparent tracing paper- I use a very affordable grease paper from the supermarket, saving me lots of $$-and your imagination! I’ll walk you through everything else.
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Yes! The design principles and tools apply whether you’re designing a rental, preparing to renovate, or dreaming up plans for a future home.
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Absolutely. The live session is your chance to share sketches, ask questions, and get real-time feedback tailored to your space and style.
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Yes! You can choose the method that suits you best. I provide printable templates you can cut and arrange by hand (great for visual learners), or you can use your preferred design software to place furniture, test layouts, and add colours and materials digitally.
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If you're not satisfied with the course within the first 7 days, contact me and I’ll offer a full refund—no questions asked.