Product Description

An enriching and informative introduction to residential interior design. More than 750 illustrations of contemporary and classic design present a variety of projects, geographic areas, tastes, styles and housing forms. This text also prepares students for the interior design profession by discussing qualifications, licensing, ethics and career options. Features: * Focuses on 19th and 20th century developments in the field. * Applies elements and principles of design to interiors. * Explains how to design interior living spaces to suit the individual needs of occupants, participants and users. New to this edition: * Integrates new case studies - real-life examples of how professionals solve design problems. * Acquaints students with important historical developments in the profession. * Discusses recent environmental design issues. * Applies information on sensory perception, ordering systems and spatial illusion to a revised discussion of space. * Defines technical and mechanical functions used in interior design.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #416638 in Books
• Published on: 1994-01-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 688 pages

Customer Reviews

Inside Today's Home
I used this book for a space planning class at a popular college. It is well laid out and easy to read. It has some inspiring photos and really utilizes some key points of interior design.

The book covers information on the elements of design and really delves in detail information for specific types of spaces. Such as Private spaces and bedrooms, kitchens with multiple functions and more. It also explains ergonomics and anthropometrics.

If you are into this book one that I find even better, and highly recommend is "Interiors, An Introduction" by Nielson Taylor

My only negative remark is about the build of the book itself. I bought what was referred to as "Like New" from one of the used vendors that had just launched. The spine of the book is falling apart and I'll be surprised if it makes it a year on me. So I suggest spending the extra few bucks and buying new on this one. (For reference though, I buy many used books from Amazon and this has never happened from any other sellers before.)

Great resource !
I used the text for a space planning class. It was well organized and there were tables for referencing anthopometric data quickly. I kept it on hand while drawing floor plans for easy reference.

Great book for anyone seriously interested in interior desig
I have used this book as a reference for many years. It is a great book. Anyone who is remodeling their kitchen or building a new home should read this book. Ms. Nissen has explored many areas of the field and written a terrific book.