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HANDBOOK FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
by Jenny Gibbs.
From meeting a client for the first time, to presenting plans, to
negotiating a price, everything that goes into completing an interior
design project is here, from start to finish. See how to create, present
and interpret floor plans, elevations, and perspective drawings, and
transform blueprints into beautifully redone living spaces. A gallery
of full-color photos and professional drawings showcase imaginative
solutions to common problems in every room of the house.
Paperback.
A
PHILOSOPHY OF INTERIOR DESIGN by Stanley Abercrombie
"To look at the elements of interior
design in a way that might aid interior designers in the formulation of
individual philosophies for their own work." For practicing
designers, students and interested laypersons are the fundamentals of design
explored, explained and interpreted in a knowledgeable and original way. A
Philosophy of Interior Design includes chapters on concepts; the duty of the
interior designers; the role rooms, windows and doors play in determining the
character of interior spaces; changing levels--cellars, attics, stairs, ramps,
balconies and towers; the language of furniture; color and light; sound and
smells; ornament and details and much more. Paperback.
A GUIDE
TO BUSINESS PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES FOR
INTERIOR DESIGNERS by Harry Siegel.
Thoroughly updated: In Part 1 the Siegels discuss how to establish an
interior design practice. In Part 2 they describe how to carry though a job and
charge for it. Included are a new checklist to help the designer handle initial
contacts with the client, new descriptions of the use of combination of fees
and allocation of budget amounts, as well as three completely new chapters,
Analysis of Scope of Services, Approach to the Flat Fee, and Sales Taxes.
Allan M. Siegel, a partner in the law firm of Levy and Sonet, which is legal
counsel
to the American Society of Interior Designers, Inc., has completely revised
the chapter on residential letters of agreement. Hardcover.
A
HANDBOOK FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
by Jenny Gibbs.
From meeting a client for the first time, to presenting plans, to
negotiating a price, everything that goes into completing an interior
design project is here, from start to finish. See how to create, present
and interpret floor plans, elevations, and perspective drawings, and
transform blueprints into beautifully redone living spaces. A gallery
of full-color photos and professional drawings showcase imaginative
solutions to common problems in every room of the house.
Paperback.
A
PHILOSOPHY OF INTERIOR DESIGN by Stanley Abercrombie
"To look at the elements of interior
design in a way that might aid interior designers in the formulation of
individual philosophies for their own work." For practicing
designers, students and interested laypersons are the fundamentals of design
explored, explained and interpreted in a knowledgeable and original way. A
Philosophy of Interior Design includes chapters on concepts; the duty of the
interior designers; the role rooms, windows and doors play in determining the
character of interior spaces; changing levels--cellars, attics, stairs, ramps,
balconies and towers; the language of furniture; color and light; sound and
smells; ornament and details and much more. Paperback.
A ROOM
OF HER OWN: WOMEN'S PERSONAL SPACES
by Chris Casson Madden.
( Chris Madden hosts "Interiors by Design" on HGTV )
Within the seven chapters, Celebrating Color,
Sacred Places, Working Sanctuaries, Natural Retreats, Serene Spaces,
Evoking Memories, and Garden Rooms, innovative and stylish ideas for
creating a room of one's own abound. Hardcover.
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING IN CONTRACT INTERIORS
by Wendy W. Staebler. 123 outstanding details from the work of 56 of
America's
finest architects and designers. Details range from
archways to bars to light fixtures, trading desks, boardroom tables, elevator
cabs, and salad bars. Every detail is shown with its actual working drawings
and is accompanied by information about the design process, the materials,
and how the finishing parts were integrated with the overall design.
Hardcover.
ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHING AND RENDERING: TECHNIQUES
FOR DESIGNERS AND ARTISTS by Stephen Kliment
Whether you are a designer, an architect, an artist or a student
interested in architecture, this volume, filled with a broad range of sketching
and rendering techniques and styles, offers the complete intermediate level of
instruction you need. 325 illustrations, required
reading if you want to learn how to create your own successful drawings.
Paperback.
Architectural Composition by Krier, Rob, 084780965X, Published: Oct 1988, Publisher: Rizzoli,
Media: Hardcover.
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN by Alan Jefferis Long recognized as the
most comprehensive introduction to residential drafting
This vital working reference uses step-by-step
methods for the layout of each type of drawing required for a set of plans.
Based on
the latest UBC, CABO, and SBCCI codes, emphasizes
standardization as an excellent and necessary foundation of drafting training.
A practical approach to architectural drafting as its relates
to common practice. The emphasis on standardization is an excellent and
necessary foundation of drafting training as well as implementing a common
approach to drafting. For professional drafters/architects as a valuable desk
reference. Hardcover.
THE ART
OF ILLUMINATION: RESIDENTIAL LIGHTING DESIGN
by Glenn M. Johnson
The architect's and interior designer's complete practical guide to The Art of
Illumination is the architect's/interior designer's complete practical guide
to residential lighting design, both new and remodeled. Illuminate and
accentuate architectural and interior features,
rather than detract from or compete with them, and he shows step by step how
to do this for each room in the house and for exterior surrounding areas.
Graphic lighting details
and product specifications are covered in detail. Paperback.
The Art of Decoration by Campbell, Nina, 0517704668, Published: Oct 1996, Publisher: Clarkson
Potter, Media: Hardcover.
ASIAN
ELEMENTS: NATURAL BALANCE IN EASTERN DESIGN by
Jane Edwards.
This sourcebook of authentic Asian styles
from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bali, Japan, Vietnam, Singapore, Hong Kong, and
southern India breaks a way from traditional interior design books. It is
divided according to the five elements: AIR examines the use of space, light,
and indoor/ outdoor architecture; EARTH explores Asian gardens, including
Zen gardens, and materials like clay, stone, terra-cotta, and concrete;
WATER looks at bathrooms, waterside homes, and water gardens; FIRE
focuses on kitchens and materials transformed by fire: metal, glass, and
ceramics; WOOD contains furniture, textiles, and wood related materials
from bamboo to rattan. Hardcover.
Boutiques by Rotovision S. A., 082306557X, Published: Mar 1997, Media: Paperback.
Brunschwig
and Fils Style, vol. 1 by Murray Douglas
Brimming with color photos and marvelous design ideas, this book showcases
the work of the world's best-known interior designers--and
celebrates 100 years of fabulous fabrics from the world's most renowned
textile house. Over 200 glorious color photographs. Hardcover.
CHRIS
MADDEN'S GUIDE TO PERSONALIZING YOUR HOME:
SIMPLE BEAUTIFUL IDEAS FOR EVERY ROOM
by Chris Casson Madden .
Chris Madden shows you how to get designer touches throughout your
home. Get great ideas for your next design project. In this thoroughly
appealing compilation of decorating tips and techniques, the author of
Kitchens and Bathrooms demonstrates the best, quickest, and easiest
ways to personalize any room. Hardcover.
CLEAR
YOUR CLUTTER WITH FENG SHUI
by Karen Kingston. "I work directly with the energy of each
space. Over a twenty-year period, I have developed the ability to see,
hear, smell, taste, and sense energy in enhanced ways, so to begin a
consultation the first thing I usually do is go around the entire inside
perimeter of the building, taking an energy reading with my hands. The
history of events is recorded in the walls and furniture in the form of
subtle electromagnetic imprints, and through reading and interpreting
these, I can detect pretty much everything of significance that has ever
happened there." Paperback.
THE
CODES GUIDEBOOK FOR INTERIORS
by Sharon Koomen Harmon. Unravel codes and understand the code
information they need to know and
incorporate into their plans. This book interprets the codes themselves and
explains when they apply. Includes numerous sample tables, charts and
illustrations to facilitate understanding. Explains all major codes, standards, and
federal regulations pertaining to construction, alteration, and maintenance of
both commercial and residential interiors. Covers the National, Standard, and
Uniform Building Codes, ADA requirements, the National Electrical Code,
and ANSI and NFPA standards, and presents a step-by-step guide through the
entire code process. Covers occupancy classifications, construction types and
building
sizes, means of egress, historical buildings, fire and smoke protection, and
plumbing and mechanical requirements. Paperback.
COLOR
FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE by Mary C. Miller
Avoiding arbitrary rules and rigid formulas, this reference enables
readers to gain a understanding and awareness of color that can
be applied to virtually any design situation. Brings together theory and
practice in an accessible, user-friendly format - providing interior designers,
architects, students with the straightforward help they need to create color
settings that satisfy the eye, the mind, the spirit. Targets key topics for
interior design, includes a 32-page insert, with color palettes, pattern
analyses, and photographs of interiors. Paperback.
CONTRACT INTERIOR FINISHES: A HANDBOOK OF MATERIALS,
PRODUCTS AND APPLICATIONS
by William R. Hall
Emphasizing the need for a solid grounding in the fundamentals of finish
specification, interior designer and architect Hall covers the technical aspects of
the major categories of finish materials and products in enough depth to
stimulate designers' thinking as they develop a project's specifications. Also
intended for interior design students. Includes 250 illustrations.
Hardcover.
COLOR
RENDERINGS: A GUIDE FOR INTERIOR
DESIGNERS AND ARCHITECTS by Wei Dong
Create contract-winning drawings with these precision color
rendering techniques!. Make advanced and precise
color renderings with unsurpassed skill and speed. You'll get
complete, step-by-step guidance in Color Rendering for
Interior/Architectural Design. Select between various textures of paper,
canvas and
other surfaces to enhance your renderings. Dozens of detailed,
full-color illustrations help you see and understand the key
rendering techniques you need to create superior visual design.
Corporate Interior Designs by Abercrombie, Stanley, 0070182434, Published: Mar 1997, Publisher:
McGraw Hill, Media: Hardcover.
CREATING SACRED SPACE WITH FENG SHUI: LEARN THE ART
OF SPACE CLEARING AND BRING NEW ENERGY INTO YOUR LIFE by Karen
Kingston.
Karen Kingston has pioneered the study of a
specialized branch of Feng Shui called Space Clearing. In this fascinating and
easy-to-follow guide she shows how you can use Feng Shui to enhance the
flow of energy in your home or
workplace; and so creating happiness and abundance in every area of your life.
You will learn how to clear stuck energy and create sacred space. Consecrate
your home. Create a clutter-free environment and simplify your life.
Safeguard yourself against electromagnetic and geopathic stress. Place
furniture, mirrors, wind chimes, & other feng shui enhancements to create
balance and harmony. Paperback.
CURTAINS: A DESIGN SOURCE BOOK
by Caroline Clifton-Mogg.
Extensive, large, and exquisitely photographed, this handsome volume
takes into account all sorts
of window styles and room types. Design journalist Clifton-Mogg explores
many approaches to window treatments; as well as related applications,
such as room dividers, wall hangings, and bed draperies, explaining how
to choose curtains, shades, blinds, shutters, and valances to complement
almost any type of decor. Before you hire a professional to dress
your windows, or even if you have the skills to execute the construction
yourself, find your visual inspiration here first. Hardcover.
DECORATIVE STYLE: THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
SOURCEBOOK OF STYLES, TREATMENTS, TECHNIQUES AND MATERIALS by
Kevin McCloud. The most practical, innovative, original and comprehensive resource of
decorating styles, techniques, tools and materials. There are forty different
decorating styles in all. Each designed and created by the author and
stunningly photographed with literally hundreds of options and color variations
to choose from. Each style represented by a room slice ...a unique device that
allows you to see the total impact of a scheme while easily visualizing its
possibilities for your room. The decorative effects and other components of
each are cross- referenced to all the techniques, tools, and materials needed to
create each unique effect. Hardcover.
DESIGN
SENSE: A GUIDE TO GETTING THE MOST
FROM YOUR INTERIOR DESIGN INVESTMENT by Linda Blair.
Award-winning design firm and columnist on design issues for
The New York Post, Linda Blair shares her secrets for creating attractive,
comfortable rooms that will fit every budget. Generously illustrated and
written in a friendly, straightforward style, this total design guide is for
anybody who is looking for good value from their home decorating
investments. 100 stunning photographs, Hardcover.
DESIGNING WITH LIGHT: THE CREATIVE TOUCH
by Carol Soucek King. Designing with Light: shows how designers and
architects
use light to vitalize objects, surfaces, and environments. As architect Ricardo
Legorreta states, "Light and architecture go together,"
and the author brilliantly reveals the importance of lighting design as an
essential and often unifying element. In these pages we see how natural and
artificial light, in the past used to perform a sole function, now has a
multitude of new roles. Hardcover.
DESIGNING COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
by Christine M. Piotrowski
An invaluable overview of the major types of commercial design.
Provides insight into planning the form and
function of offices, restaurants, and retail establishments. The authors cover
the changing office environment, codes and regulations, building systems,
concepts in creating healthy environments, and project management. The first
and only
book of its kind, providing students/professional designers with expert guidance
on the full range of practical, aesthetic, and psychosocial issues involved in
designing for nonresidential interiors. Hardcover.
THE
DOMAIN BOOK OF INTUITIVE HOME DESIGN: HOW TO
DECORATE USING YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE
by Judy George.
Four basic personality
types--the Visionary, the Artisan, the Idealist, and the Adventurer--that
correspond to four very different decorating styles. The book begins with a
20-question Intuitive Personality Quiz to help readers classify themselves
using the four broadly drawn archetypes. 200 color photos. Hardcover.
THE
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ASSOCIATIONS & INFORMATION
SOURCES FOR ARCHITECTS, DESIGNERS, AND ENGINEERS by David K. Ballast
A.I.A.Book and CD set.
For architects, designers, engineers, librarians, and others seeking access to
information related to construction and design. This reference lists a
variety of information source, providing contact data and thorough
descriptions. Arrangement is by category: journals, newsletters, online
databases, CD-ROMs, research organizations and testing laboratories,
directories, indexes to periodicals, federal government information sources,
and World Wide Web sites. Hardcover.
ENTOURAGE: A TRACING FILE FOR ARCHITECTURE AND INTERIOR
DESIGN DRAWING by Ernest E. Burden
Book and CD set! 1,005 architectural graphics on CD-ROM! Now you can create
stunning,
persuasive architectural presentations that bring your designs to life-faster
and easier than ever before: A Clip Art Resource For Architects/Designers... trees,
plants and environmental elements... and all kinds of
vehicles to infuse a sense of life, movement, depth and distance into all your
renderings. Urban or rural, interior or exterior, commercial or residential-this sure-fire
design tool
enables you to add more power and impact to your presentations. Present your
ideas with lifelike realism. Find the right size, scale, posture, dress and style at once.
Paperback.
THE
ESSENCE OF FENG SHUI: BALANCING YOUR BODY, HOME AND
LIFE WITH FRAGRANCE by Jami Lin
Fragrance can be a purposeful tool for
personal expansion, as it is tied to the interpretation to the cosmos that were
presented to us by ancient earth peoples. In this fascinating book, Ms. Lyn
brings us their most sacred universal teachings, which include the integration
of ceremonial fragrance to maximize spiritual growth and individual
potential. You'll learn how essential oils
energize your body and home for greater health, wealth, and happiness.
Paperback.
FENG
SHUI FOR BEGINNERS: SUCCESSFUL LIVING BY DESIGN
by Richard Webster
For thousands of years the art of feng shui has helped people harness
universal forces and lead lives rich in good health, wealth and happiness. The
basic techniques in this book are very simple and you can put them into
place immediately at home and work. Includes photos and diagrams.
Paperback.
FENG
SHUI: ARRANGING YOUR HOME TO CHANGE
YOUR LIFE by Kirsten M. Lagatree.
Feng shui is a Chinese belief system dedicated to
finding harmonious siting plans for buildings by taking into account the
metaphysics of energy flow, geography, and a complex calculation of time
cycles and the influence of the five elements of the cosmos. Architectural
historian Lip has written an information-packed introduction to classical
Chinese architecture replete with diagrams, photographs, and her own
beautiful brush paintings. Short text blocks are interspersed with vivid
watercolor examples of siting and energy flow, with tips for improving the
harmony of many common living situations. Paperback.
FENG
SHUI AT WORK: ARRANGING YOUR WORK SPACE TO
ACHIEVE PEAK PERFORMANCE AND MAXIMUM PROFIT by
Kirsten M. Lagatree.
For centuries, people have relied on the power of feng shui, the ancient
Chinese art of placement, to bring good luck and prosperity. With this
step-by-step guide, you can improve your chances for promotion, your
financial success, and your relationships with
colleagues and clients - just by rearranging your office furniture! Adapting
the ancient rules of feng shui to the modern office with easy-to-follow tips for
any workplace. Creative ideas for enhancing feng shui in a
conservative corporate environment, ways to counteract problems resulting
from too much electronic equipment, and tips for the home office. In clear
language, she explains how to arrange every kind of work space - to put feng
shui to work for you. Paperback.
FENG
SHUI MADE EASY: DESIGNING YOUR LIFE WITH
THE ANCIENT ART OF PLACEMENT by William Spear
Add a Bit of Magic to Your Life Through the Ancient Art of Placement.
Chinese philosophers have understood geomancy (the
art of placement) for more than two thousand years. Integrating interior
design with the I Ching, feng shui harmonizes our external and interior
environments by creating balanced, peaceful dwellings in which we can
develop health and happiness. Its powerful secrets have been closely guarded
for centuries--and what has been written tends to by mystifying and
impractical. With specific case studies, as well as fifty drawings that
clearly demonstrate the subtle energy flow principles of the art of placement,
he shows you how to easily apply the wisdom of geomancy to everyday life.
living.you more than just Paperback.
FENG
SHUI: HARMONY BY DESIGN by Nancy SantoPietro Once a theme,
trend, or idea has appeared in the national media, chances
Feng shui, or the 4,000-year-old Eastern art of
creating harmony in interior and exterior design. Where
former psychotherapist SantoPietro adds to the literature is in her practical
applications of feng shui. There's a complete chapter on
low-cost-high-gain design, with such tips as avoiding blank walls and
removing sharp edges. Five client stories, including before and after floor
plans, are presented in detailed narratives.
Paperback.
FENG SHUI DESIGN: FROM HISTORY AND LANDSCAPE TO
MODERN
GARDENS AND INTERIORS by Sarah Rossbach.
This informed and informative book offers a clear understanding of the historical roots
of
feng shui, its fundamental principles, and shows how they can be used
practically today. With photographs of both classic and modern examples of
feng shui in practice, offering inspiration and down-to-earth ideas for anyone
to follow in considering home, garden, or office designs. Lavishly illustrated
with color photographs, drawings, charts, plans, and original calligraphy by
Master Lin Yun. Required reading for designers, architects, and anyone
wanting to explore this ancient art. Hardcover.
THE
FENG SHUI HOUSE BOOK: CHANGE YOUR HOME, TRANSFORM
YOUR LIFE by Gina Lazenby. Combining aesthetics, philosophy and practicality,
feng shui seeks to help us
order our homes. These principles hold that the organization of our
everyday environment has a powerful effect on our physical and emotional
well-being, and that by changing our homes we can transform our lives.
Rearranging helps to focus the chi (movement of
energy) to overcome the negative forces at work in certain spaces. Various
colors, shapes, sounds, and the use of water and plants are also important
considerations. Paperback.
THE
FENG SHUI ANTHOLOGY: CONTEMPORARY EARTH
DESIGN: by Jami Lin ...A collection of universal feng shui ideas from today's best
practitioners. Through their individual consultation and design experience,
these feng shui experts from around the world give you their very best ideas
and philosophies so that you can move forward on your spiritual journey with
greater peace and harmony. It is with great pleasure that I again share
practical feng shui that you can apply to your home, office and life.
Paperback.
HISTORY
OF INTERIOR DESIGN AND FURNITURE: FROM
ANCIENT EGYPT TO NINETEENTH-CENTURY EUROPE
by Robbie Blakemore
Five millennia of interior space.
This book presents a comprehensive survey of the major historical periods of
architectural and decorative styles and offers the reader a unique approach to
the history of interior space, architectural details, and furniture.
Hardcover.
The Home Office Book by Paul, Donna, 1885183305, Published: Oct 1996, Publisher: Artisan,
Media: Hardcover.
HOME
DESIGN FROM THE INSIDE OUT: FENG SHUI,
COLOR THERAPY & SELF AWARENESS by Robin Lennon
Starting from the premise that certain limiting
beliefs - such as the supposed lack of time or money - are really only a
reflection of psychological barriers that keep you from having the home you
dream of, helping you to overcome these limitations, taking you step-by-step
through the process of transforming your home into a graceful, nurturing
reflection of your inner self. Paperback.
How to
Prosper as an Interior Designer; A Business and Legal Guide by Robert L. Alderman A.I.A.
Providing detailed guidance for all designers seeking to succeed in today's
competitive environment. It will help educate newcomers, reassure seasoned
professionals, and equip a tough new breed of designer-entrepreneurs to thrive
under any market conditions. Drawing upon his legal and financial experience
as an attorney and financial adviser in the interior design field, Robert
Alderman offers advice on many crucial legal and business issues to those who
operate commercial or residential practices. Mr. Alderman uses real-life case
studies to show
designers how to cope with their daily problems of cost overruns, contract
disputes, fraudulent contractors, and difficult clients. Paperback.
Interior Design
Fundamentals by Jensen, Cecil Howard, 007028296X, Published: Jan 1983, Publisher:
Gregg Division McGraw-Hill, Media: Hardcover.
Interior Design Illustrated by Ching, Francis D.K., 0442215371, Published: Aug 1987, Publisher:
International Thomson, Media: Paperback.
INTERIOR
LIGHTING FOR DESIGNERS by Gary Gordon
Third Edition of the book that introduced two generations of architects and
designers to the principles and practice of interior
lighting design. Provides readers with a solid conceptual foundation upon
which to build and refine their
lighting design skills. A rational approach to the design process as a whole - an
approach that has been
proven to work for the lighting of any space, whether it be a gallery, office
building, restaurant, or school. While the emphasis is on universal principles,
the author also focuses on essential nuts-and-bolts details. Veteran lighting
designer Gary Gordon defines
relevant lighting terms; describes lamps, lighting systems, and techniques;
delineates key technical aspects of control and integration and the strategic use
of daylight; and explores the complex principles of light perception, brightness,
contrast, and color. Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN LAW AND BUSINESS PRACTICES
by C. Jaye Berger. Design firms have proliferated, and interior
design is taught on campuses around the country. Yet very little has been
written about the unique business and legal issues involved in running a design
firm. Consequently most interior designers continue to learn their lessons the
way they always have - the hard way. Until now, that is. Authored and edited
by C. Jaye Berger, a New York attorney specializing in representing interior
designers and architects, this book is a comprehensive course covering all
crucial business and legal aspects of starting and running an interior design
practice. Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN ILLUSTRATED
by Francis D.K. Ching
A comprehensive introduction to interior design, this
volume is unique in addressing the architectural context and
functional requirements of interior spaces, as well as the details of
furnishing and decoration.
Chapters include: Interior Space, Interior Design, A Design
Vocabulary, Interior Design Elements, Interior Environmental
Systems. Paperback.
FREEHAND DRAWING FOR ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS:
WATERCOLOR, COLOR PENCIL, BLACK & WHITE
TECHNIQUES by
Erwin Herzberger. A unique book
for architects and designers at either the student or professional level. Using
many familiar architectural monuments from around the world in examples.
His aim is to develop the ability to capture an idea in the rough. This is a
serious study of the techniques and logic of this specialized art, written in an
uncompromising style. Paperback.
HOW TO
START A HOME-BASED INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS
by Suzanne Dewalt. Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based interior design
business? This comprehensive book contains all the necessary tools and
success strategies
you will need to launch and grow your business. Author Suzanne DeWalt, a
successful home-based interior designer, shares her experience and
down-to-earth advice on every aspect of setting up and running a thriving
home-based business. She will show you how to develop a business plan,
estimate your start-up costs, price your services, and stay profitable once
you're in business. From painless record keeping to savvy marketing
techniques, her step-by-step methods are realistic, innovative, and easy to
understand. Whether you want to earn your living specializing in window
treatments or creating beautiful flooring and wallpaper designs, with this
guide at your side you may soon experience the satisfaction of building your
own home-based business. Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN REFERENCE MANUAL: A GUIDE TO THE
NCIDQ EXAM by David K. Ballast A.I.A.
Passing the exam given by the National Council for Interior Design
Qualification (NCIDQ) is one of the most effective steps you can take to
advance your design career. It is a prerequisite for membership in the
key design and architecture trade associations - such as the ASID, IIDA,
IDEC, and IDC - and for CKD/CBD certification by the National Kitchen
and Bath Association. Offering the most complete preparation available
for this rigorous test. This manual provides: Intensive review of the
subjects you'll find on all the exam sections - from Identification and
Application, to Practicum's, to Codes. Practice problems covering all
subjects, with the correct answers fully explained. Paperback.
INTERIOR
DESIGN MANAGEMENT: A HANDBOOK FOR
OWNERS AND MANAGERS by Christine M. Piotrowski. Picking up where
her previous work, Interior Design Management left off, she
offers advice on managing and organizing the office--dealing with legal,
financial, zoning, insurance, and tax matters; finances--basic accounting,
statements, monitoring and reporting performance, and setting fees;
operations; and marketing. Includes discussion of the Uniform Commercial
Code and comes with 71 forms for use in firms of any size. Hardcover.
Interior Design; Stories by Graham, Philip, 0684803720, Published: Dec 1996, Publisher: Scribner,
Media: Hardcover.
INTERIOR DESIGN by John F. Pile.
What does it take to start up a career as a professional interior designer?
Presenting a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating field of interior
design, both residential and contract. Design basics, such as planning,
building materials, color, lighting, and ergonomics; design history from the
ancient world to deconstructivism; and design as a profession, including
discussions of legal requirements, computerization, and social responsibility.
700 photographs, charts, plans. Written for beginning professionals as well as
people who
are interested in learning the basics of interior design, on their own
or as students. Hardcover.
INTERIOR DESIGN VISUAL PRESENTATION: A GUIDE TO
GRAPHICS, MODELS AND PRESENTATION TECHNIQUES by Maureen Mitton. How
to make interior designs look their best--a much-needed guide to
presentation materials and techniques this is the first book to address the
visual design and presentation needs of the interior designer. Combining
design graphics, models, and presentation techniques, it explains the visual
materials and methods available for every
stage of the design process. Step-by-step instructions, how to put the
techniques to work on actual projects. Includes important tips on portfolio creation and resume
preparation. Useful for many different types of interior design work.
Paperback.
THE
INTERIOR DESIGN BUSINESS HANDBOOK: A COMPLETE
GUIDE TO PROFITABILITY by Mary V. Knackstedt For many designers, business
practices are rarely explained in language that has meaning to designers. Mary
Knackstedt's 30 years of interior design practice helped her
streamline business practices to the needs of the interior design industry.
Covers the broad range of a designer's business world, from the potential
clients and sources to attorneys, insurance agents and more. There are sample
forms and contracts, clear insturctions for a variety of ways to price design
jobs, and a guide to how to set up a design office. The strategies in this book can
enable a designer to pinpoint the areas of her or his business that need
attention. This is a refernce you'll want to keep on your desk. Paperback.
Interior Designers' Showcase of Color by Aves, Melaine, 1558351124, Published: Dec 1993, Publisher: American
Institute of Architects Press, Media: Paperback
INTERIOR
SPACE: DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR PERSONAL NEEDS by
Stuart Miller
A reference book for designers, students and environmental psychologists that
presents a new and valuable technique for assessing clients needs, preferences,
and feelings. Uses environmental
psychology as part of the designing process. The authors have identified 10
psychological needs having to do with people's behavior in,
and feelings about their home/work environments. They have found that
individuals differ in how strongly they feel about these needs. Using this need
satisfying approach provides a
meaningful way for clients to participate in the design process with results in
unique and highly creative design concepts which mesh with clients
wishes.
Paperback.
KEVIN
MC CLOUD'S COMPLETE BOOK OF PAINT AND
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES by Kevin McCloud
A former designer for theater productions brings his knowledge to home
design, producing a book for the homeowner without a lot of money to spend
on decorating that explains how to use colors, textures, paints, and surface
finishes to create dramatic design effects. Through the use of more than 400
instructional and inspirational color photos and a unique 16-page color selector
on graduated pages, he demystifies the art of using colors, textures, paints,
and surface finishes to create dramatic and distinctive effects in any home.
Hardcover.
LIGHTING STYLE: THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO LIGHTING EVERY
ROOM IN YOUR HOME by Kevin McCloud.
With more than 275 full-color photographs and 20 full-color and
black-and-white illustrations --
shows readers how to use lighting to maximum effect in every part of the
house. Kevin McCloud, a shining new talent in interior design, draws upon his
extensive
theatrical background as he explains the emotional response you can elicit
through different lighting schemes as well as offering practical solutions to
problems of task lighting. Hardcover.
MARKETING BASICS FOR DESIGNERS: A SOURCEBOOK OF
STRATEGIES & IDEAS by Jane D. Martin
Focusing on the needs of small interior design firms, this superb resource
offers valuable insights and practical advice from well-known designers and
leaders in the industry. Find new clients, market design services and offers
suggestions and guidance for marketing with limited funds, few resources and
little time. Features a list of 40 basic marketing ideas for building a successful
marketing practice. Provides practical guidance for the smaller design firm on
matters such as marketing services, building a client base, and keeping
customers happy. Includes numerous sample documents. Paperback.
MEDITERRANEAN STYLE: RELAXED LIVING INSPIRED BY
STRONG COLORS AND NATURAL MATERIALS
by Catherine Haig.
Vivid colors, bold simplicity, textural contrasts, stone, tile, and stucco-- these
are the hallmarks of this refreshingly unpretentious style, which is easy to
live with and surprisingly simple to evoke at home. The 12 step-by-step
projects (including sand-textured or distempered walls, a pebbled floor, a
fretwork window screen, studded doors, and a mosaic tabletop) prove that it
doesn't take a huge effort or a huge budget to achieve the relaxed grace of
this popular decor. The sun-drenched rooms filled with natural materials and
accented with the occasional exotic touch: a filigreed lantern, Moroccan
dishware, a Kilim rug, Moorish arches, Spanish-style wrought ironwork, are
extremely inviting. Hardcover.
METROPOLITAN HOME AMERICAN STYLE by Dylan Landis
For well over twenty-five years, Metropolitan Home magazine has
celebrated--and reported on its pages--creative homeowners, artists,
decorators, architects, knowing that sensitive home design takes more
than just a good eye. It also requires a good inner ear, tuned to the
landscape and to the true voice of the house. 500 color photos. Hardcover.
THE
OFFICE INTERIOR DESIGN GUIDE: AN INTRODUCTION FOR
FACILITY AND DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
by Julie K. Rayfield.
Enables facilities professionals with little or
no design experience to become knowledgeable, active partners with
consultants and designers in developing efficient, flexible office spaces that work. A
one-stop guide to the process of developing and
executing a space plan whether it is a relocation, renovation or new
construction. Offers excellent information on designing a strategic facility plan,
preparation, organizing and implementing a project. Provides insight into
planning different components of office space including design elements and
support systems. Specific coverage is given on working with design
professionals. Illustrated with numerous charts and graphs, it includes
checklists and a list of resources. Paperback.
PRACTICAL FENG SHUI FOR BUSINESS by Simon Brown
Apply the art of feng shui in your business. Increase worker productivity and
make patients, clients,
customers, and potential partners feel more comfortable in your space. Full
color. Paperback.
PRACTICAL FENG SHUI by Simon Brown
Filled with charts to guide you to changing the
things wrong with your home or office inside and out and enhancing the good
chi everywhere. Arrange decorate and accessorize your home to promote
health
wealth and happiness. Outlining yin and yang, chakra, and
other basics, then discussing a home's structure, shape, and materials. Plus,
he identifies problems, including clutter, which slows chi (energy); lack of
natural light (one should add daylight bulbs and ivy plants); and L-shaped
rooms which cut chi. Paperback.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS
by Christine M. Piotrowski
To succeed in professional practice, interior designers need more than good
design skills. Without a complete working knowledge of effective business
practice, there's little chance for survival in today's fiercely competitive
marketplace. Turn to this essential sourcebook for all
the information and expert guidance needed to establish and manage a
productive/profitable interior design firm. Packed with savvy business
and career advice, this new edition offers updated and expanded coverage of
the full range of legal, financial, management, marketing, and administrative
issues facing interior designers, firm principals, and managers. Hardcover.
RACHEL
ASHWELL'S SHABBY CHIC: TREASURE
HUNTING & DECORATING GUIDE by Rachel Ashwell
Ms. Ashwell takes you on a tour of flea markets, antique malls, and a variety
of
secondhand sales--estate, tag, yard, church, garage--to demonstrate how,
with a little taste, imagination, work, and ingenuity, you can turn trinkets
from the past into treasures for today. Worn damask, relaxed velvets,
tea-stained florals, washed-out cotton prints, tattered lace, monogrammed
linen... Comforting colors: celadon, mint, and seafoam greens; dusty rose;
ivories, creams, and faded grays; a touch of pale sky blue; crisp, clean
white... Faded grandeur: the incomplete, the neglected, the crumbling, the
cracked, the mismatched, the wrinkled... Ruffles, gathers, tucks; scuffs,
chips, imperfections... Hardcover.
RECIPES
FOR SURFACES, VOL. II: NEW AND EXCITING IDEAS
FOR DECORATIVE PAINT FINISHES by Mindy Drucker
This guide picks up where its predecessor, Recipes for Surfaces, leaves off.
Illustrated with full-color photographs and featuring more than thirty clear,
concise recipes for
everything from marble and metallic finishes to specialty finishes such as
ragging, stenciling, and decoupage, Recipes for Surfaces Volume II helps you
transform walls, doors, floors, and furniture into a visual feast. Chapters
include: Leopard Skin Stenciling, Brick Finish, Moire, Copper Verdigris,
Bronze Verdigris and Red Marble. Using the clear, step-by-step
format that made Recipes for Surfaces a favorite, the
authors provide hundreds of ways to decorate floors, walls, ceilings, doors,
and all kinds of furniture. Paperback.
RECIPES
FOR SURFACES: DECORATIVE PAINT FINISHES MADE
SIMPLE by Mindy Drucker
Now mastering decorative painting tecnhiques for walls, floors, ceilings, and
furniture can be as easy as using a cookbook. This unique guide demonstrates
how to create a variety of exciting surface effects using simple, basic painting
methods, including color washing, stenciling, wood graining, sponging, and
others. Full-color illustrations.
Paperback.
RESIDENTIAL ARCHITECTURE: DESIGN & DRAFTING
by Ernest R. Weidhaas. With the latest information on many of today's hot
issues, valuable to entry-level professionals in drafting and design. While
providing excellent background on all basic concepts--from metric
dimensioning to structural calculations--the book delves into such
contemporary concerns as radon control, alternate heating/cooling methods,
energy conservation, fire prevention, and accessibility for the physically
challenged. 1,000 illustrations. Paperback.
ROOMS
WITH A VIEW by Chris Casson Madden
An inspirational collection that provides hundreds of designs that will awe, inspire and
captivate you. Containing more than 275 large lavish color photographs taken from past "Kips
Bay Decorator Show Houses", benefiting the Kips Bay Boys and Girls Club. Offering a
panorama of many of the one-of-a-kind interior designs being created today. Hardcover.
SACRED
SPACE by Denise Linn
Everything in the universe is composed of constantly changing energy. This
energy can profoundly influence
your ability to be healthy, loving, creative and abundant. By
enhancing this energy you can transform your home into a sanctuary that
radiates positive energy in ever-expanding circles. Change
change your life by changing the environment. Balance the physical, emotional,
and spiritual energies in your home,
including how to diagnose and solve problems with stagnant home energies;
use sacred sound, spirit smoke, mystic symbols, and purifying fire for clearing
home energy; discover the personal numerology of your home; use the ancient
art of Feng Shui for the placement of objects in your home; call house angels
and totems as home protectors; use rituals to rid your home of unwanted
spirits; and instantly uplift the energy in your home. Paperback.
SHABBY
CHIC by Rachel Ashwell.
Ashwell, founder and owner of Shabby Chic, a home furnishings
chain, shares her secrets on how to obtain the decorating look
that suggests "the aura of old money, cushy comfort, and
crafted indifference." She covers such topics as how to
negotiate a flea market and incorporate the purchases for the
home, the types of fabric best suited for this look, and how to
use flowers to accessorize a room. Lots of color photographs
depict the "shabby chic" look in casual, formal, and
contemporary settings. 150 color photos. Hardcover.
SKETCHING AND RENDERING INTERIOR SPACES: PRACTICAL
TECHNIQUES FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS
by Ivo D. Drpic
A complete illustrated course in sketching interior space by the Bolivian
architect demonstrating how using simple equipment and easy-to-master
techniques, anyone can progress from free-flowing doodles to completely
professional presentation quality renderings of interior spaces.
Paperback.
SPACE
PLANNING BASICS by Mark Karlen
Teachers and professionals will welcome this first instructional text to appear
on the subject: a book to help students learn how to manipulate space, using
walls, partitions, ceilings, and furniture systems. By following the step-by-step
approach outlined, readers will develop a clearer understanding of the interior
design problem-solving process. Paperback.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS
by S.C. Renzikoff. This book has been the definitive guide to required
information on regulations
and liabilities, materials performance criteria, and specification writing for
interior systems. Today more than ever, every professional involved in the
design of commercial and institutional interior space needs to know how to
evaluate materials, avoid liability, and comply with current regulations.
Hardcover.
STARTING A NEW DESIGN FIRM OR RISKING IT ALL
by Frank A. Stasiowski.
Wouldn't it be great to have your own design firm? In this book learn why right
now is the best time ever to start
the design firm of your dreams - and he shows you how to do it right. This
motivational, no-nonsense guide grew out of Stasiowski's extensive experience.
Manage cash flow, formulate a marketing plan, create a financial plan,
develop an organizational structure, find new clients, develop a project
management system, hire staff, compensate and manage personnel, get your
clients to pay on time. And he's even included hundreds of checklists, sample
contracts,
marketing and financial forms, organizational charts, sample resumes, product
forms, and other "combat-tested" equipment guaranteed to get you well on
your way. Written exclusively for architects and design professionals.
Hardcover.
STAYING
SMALL SUCCESSFULLY: A GUIDE FOR ARCHITECTS,
ENGINEERS & DESIGN PROFESSIONALS
by Frank A. Stasiowski.
Describes the management and marketing techniques that allow small firms to
increase profitability without a surge in overhead. Covers planning, marketing,
business and financial management project management, automation. Also
gives hints for strengthening quality control and reducing liability and for
improving human resources management. Paperback.
THE
STUDY MANUAL FOR THE CODES GUIDEBOOK FOR
INTERIORS by Sharon Koomen Harmon. Explains all major codes, standards, and federal
regulations pertaining to
construction, alteration, and maintenance of both commercial and residential
interiors. Covers the National, Standard, and Uniform Building Codes, ADA
requirements, the National Electrical Code, and ANSI and NFPA standards,
and presents a step-by-step guide through the entire code process. Covers
occupancy classifications, construction types and building sizes, means of
egress, historical buildings, fire and smoke protection, and plumbing and
mechanical requirements. Paperback.
SUCCESSFUL INTERIOR PROJECTS THROUGH EFFECTIVE
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS by Joel Downey. How to produce clear
and concise contract documents for interior design and
construction, along with proven management techniques. The book defines
project phases, responsibilities of the parties, scheduling, monitoring the
performance of team members, and estimating. Guidance for establishing a
successful relationship with a client is also given. Hardcover.
TECHNIQUES FOR ESTIMATING MATERIALS, COSTS AND
TIME FOR INTERIOR DESIGNERS by Carol A. Sampson. An easy-to-use guide that
takes the guesswork out of estimating
materials and costs for paint, wallcoverings, carpeting, drapery,
bedcoverings, tablecloths, and upholstery. Its straightforward text and
easy formulas are supplemented with over 250 drawings and charts,
enabling even the least business-minded designer to make accurate,
efficient estimates. Also included is information on material construction,
scheduling, and working with clients and subcontractors. Paperback.
TIME-SAVER STANDARDS FOR INTERIOR DESIGN AND SPACE
PLANNING by Julius Panero
Now packing an entire library of essential design data and working
drawings, many contributed by the country's top interior design firms, into a
single workable volume. This latest volume in the Standards Series provides
time-and money-saving details
for all types of construction details and finishes, woodworking and special
treatments (plantscaping, signage, audiovisual systems, etc). Endorsed by top
designers Mario Buatta, Kenneth Walker, and John Saladino, this book offers
an information explosion of drawings, data,
and details on. . .typical layouts and clearances for residential kitchens,
bathrooms,
living rooms, and bedrooms; construction details for floors, walls, doors,
windows, stairs, metalwork, pools, and fountains; finishes, furnishings, and
furniture; as well as electrical, lighting, HVAC, and plumbing systems.
Includes. . .standard abbreviations and symbols; linear, area, and volumetric
measurements; architectural styles; alphabets and signage; metric/English
conversion tables. Hardcover.
TRACY
PORTER'S DREAMS FROM HOME
by Tracy Porter.
Potter's book encapsulates her signature style of vibrant colors,
delicately drawn flora and fauna, and a mixture of texture and pattern all
in a wonderful combination of photography and original artwork. She
shares her inspirations, decorating and entertaining ideas and
enthusiastic philosophy of experiencing dreams as reality.
Having the city and the country, simplicity and chaos, small business and
big impact is all about what appeals to us. Hardcover.
VALUE
PRICING FOR THE DESIGN FIRM
by Frank A. Stasiowski.
What should you charge for your services to stay competitive
yet maintain your profit margins? Frank Stasiowski has formulated strategy for
any design firm that wants to aggressively price, market, and structure its
services to survive and prosper under these new economic realities. In this
practical, powerful guide. How to offer specialist services like zoning and
permitting in addition to
your value to the client as an engineer or architect. How to develop
a constant stream of clients. PLUS, complete guidelines on contract types,
pricing change orders, cost
accounting techniques, negotiating tips and tactics, liability considerations, and
successful bidding strategies. Paperback.
THE
WESTERN GUIDE TO FENG SHUI: CREATE BALANCE,
HARMONY & PROSPERITY IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT by Terah Kathryn Collins. A
fascinating collection of many stories about the positive changes that have
occurred in people's lives after making feng shui adjustments. This informative
book takes you on a step-by-step journey through
your home and office, opening your "feng shui eyes" to see the problems and
the solutions in your environment. Recommended for all metaphysical
reference book collections. Paperback.
WRITING
FOR DESIGN PROFESSIONALS: A GUIDE TO
WRITING SUCCESSFUL PROPOSALS, LETTERS, BROCHURES, PORTFOLIOS,
REPORTS, PRESENTATIONS AND JOB
APPLICATIONS by Stephen A. Kliment. The only hands-on guide to mastering the
complexities of effective writing in
professional practice. You will learn how to compose all the end-products
of writing
you need, including a firm's marketing or promotion materials;
responses to RfPs; communications about projects with clients, staff,
consultants, and public agencies; and writing for publication. The book
considers both print and electronic formats, such as sending email and
the development of Web sites, as well as oral presentations.
Hardcover.
ZEN
INTERIORS by Vinny Lee
The principles of Zen Buddhism are increasingly
reflected in interior design today, as people look for ways to create havens
of calm and relaxation within their own homes. Zen Interiors abounds
with practical advice on organizing personal possessions to simplify the
home environment. Room by room, the book puts the principles into practice,
combining simple modern shapes with sensuous material. An illuminating and
enlightening source of elemental ideas. Hardcover.
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