Not every home owner or apartment dweller can afford to hire an interior decorator, but this book and a bit of do-it-yourself spirit are all that s needed to give living interiors an elegant, professionally finished look. Presenting all the design principles and techniques needed for creating beautiful rooms, Interior Design Course advises readers on how to think visually and develop distinctive, personal styles of their own. The book is organized into units that reflect interior design courses offered at leading schools. Step-by-step tutorials guide readers through the entire design process, starting with planning the space, then instructing on choosing color schemes and furnishings, and working with a variety of materials. Separate units focus on design principles pertaining to the suburban home. . . the urban live/work loft apartment. . . utilitarian bathroom and kitchen design . . . commercial interiors, including restaurants, retail spaces, and offices. There is also a chapter on becoming a professional interior designer, with advice on preparing a portfolio and marketing one s skills. A gallery of finished examples by professional designers and advanced students presents scores of beautiful and instructive color photos. Here in a single volume are the insights and techniques for producing handsome, highly professional-looking designs. More than 300 color illustrations.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
ISBN-10
0764132598
ISBN-13
9780764132599
eBay Product ID (ePID)
183665267
Product Key Features
Author
Tomris Tangaz
Format
Trade Paperback (US) ,Sewn, Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Design & Commercial Art
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Quarto Book
Content Note
Illustrations
Date of Publication
01/03/2006
Imprint
Barron's Educational Series
Country of Publication
United States
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