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Interior Design Course: Principles, Practices, and Techniques for the Aspiring Designer (Quarto Book)
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Product Description
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 Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #49658 in Books
- Published on: 2006-02-06
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 144 pages
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
(back cover)
Interior design course
If you are planning a career as a professional interior designer, this valuable reference gives you the helpful information and inspiration that every aspiring designer needs. Organized into units that reflect courses given by top design colleges, Interior Design Course offers a complete range of practical advice, starting with initial design ideas and culminating with completed projects.
Tomris Tangaz is a course director and a senior lecturer in interior design at the prestigious Chelsea College of Art and Design, University of the Arts, London. She has many years experience working as a professional interior designer on both commercial and residential projects.
About the Author
Tomris Tangaz is Course Director and a senior lecturer in interior design at the prestigious Chelsea College of Art and Design in London.
Customer Reviews
Great for Designers new to the process!
I love this book! It's been helpful in understanding what level of thought goes into each step of the design process, including how to approach different design scenarios! As a student, I totally recommend it to other students and those who are just curious!
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Not quite what I expected
I was hoping for a book geared towards someone of very novice skills. The book has good information; better for someone interested in possibly pursing a degree in Interior Design.
Should be titled "Inspirational info for those who are already professional architects or designers"
This book contains nothing that I expected based on the description. I should have read the other reviews before purchasing. I can't even use it as a coffee table book. To be fair, I don't know how good this book is because it had very little to do with what the description provided. Perhaps a seasoned professional might find it of interest.
