Interior Decoration and Design

Rendering In SketchUp provides instructions for creating 3D photoreal graphics for SketchUp models using integrated rendering programs.

Since the appearance of simplified 3D sketching programs like SketchUp, architects and interior designers have been called on to use both freehand and 3D CAD drawings, often at very earliest stages of design.

Focused around a hotel suite project, 'AutoCAD 2019 for the Interior Designer' provides the Interior Design student with a non-intimidating, tutorial based approach to learning the AutoCAD program. It accomplishes this by taking students that have no computer design experience from simple commands to complete projects in this single-semester sized text. This well organized and progressive approach to learning AutoCAD sets this text apart from others. To support all users, this book now covers AutoCAD for both Macs and PCs.

This handbook describes and illustrates fibers and yarns, fabric structures, fabric design, dye and printing processes, finishes and treatments, styles and applications of cloth for furniture, window, wall, and floor coverings.

Devoted entirely to textiles for interiors,the book focuses on the most current fiber and fabric information, the role of the interior designer in selecting textiles, and the environmental impact of textiles.

The Fabric Glossary offers an illustrated fabric dictionary that includes the characteristics of a multitude of fabrics.

Includes a comprehensive Glossary of fabric terms.

Swatch Reference Guide for Interior Design is a complete learning tool for interior fabrics.

A comprehensive resource for understanding the categories of consumer goods for the home and the raw products utilized to make them,

After learning the basics-such as lettering, scales, and types of lines-this book guides you through two-color, illustrated lessons for five hand drafting projects and eight hand-drawn interiors. You'll learn to draft and draw both residential and commercial spaces.

A newly updated and comprehensive guide to all aspects of visual design From doing a quick sketch to producing a fully rendered model, the ability to create visual representations of designs is a critical skill for every designer.

Photoshop for Interior Designers introduces step-by-step techniques for interior designers to successfully use Adobe Photoshop to visually communicate their design.

Interior Design Presentations covers basic techniques--from 5 minute sketching--to effective use of light and shadow, speed coloring techniques, and techniques applied for sketching,

This third edition of Design Portfolios reflects contemporary portfolio practices and enables students to create portfolios that serve as both evolving collections of creative solutions to design problems and evidence of their abilities to visually relay messages.

Programming and Research focuses on how the study of programming for interior designers prepares students for and advances them into the professional realm.

Learn how to use color along with interior design principles such as balance, rhythm, emphasis, proportion, scale, unity, harmony, and variety.

Highlighting the nuances of colour through numerous examples of the thoughtful use of colour in interiors.

The definitive book on color theory and practice for artists and designers. It includes much-enhanced sections on key color principles such as color perception, visual structure, materials and techniques, psychological experience of color and color composition in digital formats.

The role of light in interiors extends well beyond practical requirements. Light can create an environment, saturate a space with emotion, and compose spatial illusions.

This is an irresistible guide for all who crave the elegance and ease of modern style combined with the warmth of tradition.

The Alchemy of Things, represents the swing of the decorating pendulum away from the instant gratification of popular culture through the interior design and style of 18 fascinating homes from around the world.

From converted factories and chapels to cabins built from salvaged wood, this collection of innovative, sustainable dwellings showcases a worldwide trend for upcycling.