What is Interior Design?

What is Interior Design?

Author: Graeme Brooker

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2010-02-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9782888930174

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

What is Interior Design? is a handbook for students, scholars, and practitioners who have an interest in interior design and architecture. This book examines the fundamental characteristics of interior space—the analysis and understanding of existing buildings, the nature and qualities of organizing an interior space, and an understanding of the material and surface qualities of found and applied textures. What is Interior Design? contextualizes current issues around education and practice, examines both historical and contemporary concerns in design, and looks at the work of key practitioners in the field. The study and practice of designing interior spaces is a constantly evolving subject. However, despite the popularity of interior design at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, there is still very little legislation or definition available.


The Interior Design Handbook

The Interior Design Handbook

Author: Frida Ramstedt

Publisher: Clarkson Potter

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 0593139321

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The new comprehensive bible of interior design, from a home styling guru who has coached an entire Scandinavian generation in the art of creating a harmonious home. Frida Ramstedt believes in thinking about how we decorate, rather than focusing on what we decorate with. We know more today than ever before about design trends, furniture, and knickknacks, and now Frida familiarizes readers with the basic principles behind interior and styling—what looks good and, most of all, why it looks good. The Interior Design Handbook teaches you general rules of thumb—like what the golden ratio and the golden spiral are, the proper size for a coffee table in relation to your sofa, the optimal height to hang lighting fixtures, and the best ways to use a mood board—complete with helpful illustrations. Use The Interior Design Handbook to achieve a balanced, beautiful home no matter where you live or what your style is.


The Fundamentals of Interior Design

The Fundamentals of Interior Design

Author: Simon Dodsworth

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-01-29

Total Pages: 405

ISBN-13: 147423934X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The second edition of The Fundamentals of Interior Design provides a thorough introduction to the key elements of interior design and the ideas that underpin them. The book describes the entirety of the creative process, from researching initial ideas to realizing them in three-dimensional form. Throughout the text, guidelines are given to provide structure to the interior design process and the reader is encouraged to adapt and initiate methodologies to suit individual project needs. This approach is intended to give designers a belief in their own abilities, and the confidence to tackle different projects with the unique challenges that each one brings. The book features a variety of diagrams and talking points to encourage students and practitioners to think about key issues such as understanding spatial relationships and the use of sustainable materials. This second edition includes new case studies focusing on well-known international interior design studios, such as Conran and Partners, UK, Slade Architecture, US, Gensler, US and award winning architects Chae-Pereira in South Korea. The introduction of interviews with contemporary interior designers allows readers an insight in to the working world of interior design. The new projects allow students to explore what they have learned in each chapter through experimentation and these activities encourage creativity and further learning.


Interior Design Illustrated

Interior Design Illustrated

Author: Francis D. K. Ching

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-20

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 1118090713

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Offers a concise and accessible presentation of important concepts for beginning designers, and experienced practitioners will appreciate its insightful and practical coverage of the relationship between building structures and interior spaces. A broad range of rich illustrations communicates visual information and ploughs fertile ground for creative ideas and inspiration.


History of Interior Design

History of Interior Design

Author: Jeannie Ireland

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-02-22

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 1501319884

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

History of Interior Design, Second Edition, covers the history of architecture, interiors, and furniture globally, from ancient times through the late twentieth century. Each chapter gives you background information about the social and cultural context and technical innovations of the period and place, and illustrates their impact on interior design motifs. The book highlights cross-cultural influences of styles and designs, showing you how interior design is a continuing exchange of ideas. This second edition expands global coverage to Latin American, African, and Asian cultures and integrates green design into historic developments. You'll learn to use your understanding of the past to design for the present and find inspiration for your future designs. New to this Edition ~ Expanded discussion and new chronological organization of Latin American, African, and Asian cultures. ~ New chapter on Islamic design. ~ Additional information on technological developments in materials, processes, and structural design. ~ Integration of green design and its historic development. ~ Increased emphasis on modern design. History of Interior Design STUDIO ~ Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips ~ Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions PLEASE NOTE: Purchasing or renting this ISBN does not include access to the STUDIO resources that accompany this text. To receive free access to the STUDIO content with new copies of this book, please refer to the book + STUDIO access card bundle ISBN (9781501321962).


The Interior Design Style Lookbook

The Interior Design Style Lookbook

Author: Aseel Ahmad

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-05

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

The Interior Design Styles Lookbook (c) is an awesome tool & reference for interior designers, homeowners, and anyone who is interested in the design field. It contains 24 of the most popular interior design styles. The styles in this book are the following: Arabian, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, Bohemian, Coastal, Contemporary, Eclectic, Farmhouse, Hollywood Regency, Industrial, Japanese, Mediterranean, Mid-Century Modern, Minimal, Modern, Moroccan, Parisian, Rustic, Scandinavian, Shabby Chic, Traditional, Transitional, Tribal, and Tropical. For each style, you will find the definition, bullet points of the characteristics, as well as illustrations to represent the style, with tips to apply it on your projects, and keywords to use with your clients, paired with a tool that helps you mix and match interior design styles!


The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book

The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book

Author: Linda O'Shea

Publisher: Rockport Publishers

Published: 2013-07-01

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 1610587901

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

DIV In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. You’ll also find interviews with top practitioners drawn across the field of interior design. —Fundamentals provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers. —Space examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns. —Surface identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues. —Environments looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell. —Elements describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories. —Resources gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research. /div


Interior Design Course

Interior Design Course

Author: Tomris Tangaz

Publisher: Barron's Educational Series

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764132599

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Offers step-by-step tutorials to guide readers through the design process and provides a photo gallery of finished examples by professional designers.


Vogue Living

Vogue Living

Author:

Publisher: Knopf

Published: 2007-10-30

Total Pages: 396

ISBN-13:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This unique book of 36 spectacular houses and gardens - whose owners include Madonna, Donna Karan, Christian Louboutin and Karl Lagerfeld to name a few - draws not only on stories that have appeared in Vogue and Vogue Living over the past two decades, but also on previously unpublished images. These dazzling photographs take readers into the style-makers' private realms - bringing to life interiors and exteriors that are both inspiring and transporting. Features photographs by Mario Testino, Cecil Beaton, Annie Leibovitz and many more!