We’re proud to share our first course made with CREATE ACADEMY. We hope it brings fresh encouragement to those already in the industry and inspires the next generation to confidently reuse and repurpose material in their own homes.

The course we have developed will share the Retrouvius design philosophy and takes you inside some of the spaces we’ve designed.

Structured via 30 inspiring lessons, course topics include:

– Finding a material palette
– Finding and using reclaimed flooring
– Reclaimed Fireplaces
– Using reclaimed materials in the bathroom
– Reusing windows internally
– Using reclaimed materials in the Kitchen
– Salvage fabric
– Reclaimed lighting and more…

From Create:

“Learn to bring the history and character of salvaged materials into your projects with celebrated interior designer and founder of Retrouvius, Maria Speake.

In her first-ever course, acclaimed interior designer and founder of renowned architectural salvage and design firm Retrouvius, Maria Speake shares her philosophy of reuse and shows how to bring warmth, character, and sustainability to any home. From sourcing and restoring to designing and building, Maria reveals the beauty of imperfection and the craft of giving good materials a second life.”

Join Maria for her first Create Academy course, “Designing with Salvaged and Reclaimed Materials” vis this link: Create Academy Course Information and Sign up