Completing & Presenting Design Chapter 21

Objectives 1. Describe the final five steps in the design process. 2. Identify factors to consider when arranging space. 3. Evaluate different ways of drawing design plans. 4. Summarize factors to consider when selecting backgrounds, furniture, lighting and accessories. 5. Compare various types of drawings and visual representations used by interior designs. 6. Explain how to implement a design plan.

Step 6: Plan Use of Space The space should meet the needs of the occupants. Evaluate clearance space and traffic patterns.

Step 6: Plan Use of Space Arranging Space –Don’t overcrowd a room. –Attempt to balance the room. –Create a focal point by highlighting an interesting feature. –Consider different views: interior & exterior –Use your imagination.

Room by Room Living Rooms and Family Rooms –Sofas, chairs, loveseats, sectionals –Think about conversation areas –Surface for refreshments or reading materials –Electronic entertaining equipment

Room by Room Dining Areas –Consider drop leaf or gate leg tables

Room by Room Bedrooms –Bed usually is a focal point –Night stand –Dressers near closet –Open floor space for dressing –Sitting area –Work area Child’s bedroom is a multipurpose room.

Room by Room Hobby Areas –Guest bedroom –Den –Sewing room –Computer room/office –Exercise room –Workshop

Drawing Plans Graph paper (Floor Plans) CAD software –Easily changed –As realistic as a photograph –Color schemes

Step 7: Choose a Style and Color Scheme Style refers to the overall characteristics of design.

Design Styles Housing & Interior Design

Traditional If you like very tailored, neat and tidy looks, this may be a sign of traditional. Traditional is generally more formal and classic. Conservatism is the key to traditional styles. This style has a mix of sharp stripes and traditional floral with brass, or antique brass accessories. Traditional is also very symmetrical. Pictures, lamps and accessories are balanced.

Traditional Style

Contemporary If you like clean lines, bold colors and unique uses of natural products – such as metal, glass, stainless steel – this may be the style for you. Abstract paintings and artwork will be a part of contemporary. Asymmetry is used in this style - with cooler colors. Contemporary has a “colder” feeling, not always so warm and cozy.

Contemporary

Victorian The Victorian style is very “fussy”. Lots of ruffles, lace and velvet upholstery are used. Floral, bold wallpaper, deep colors – such as reds, navies and greens – are mixed with ornate woodcarvings. It tends to have a cluttered look, with the use of many accessories, patterns and pictures with a frilly flair to them.

Victorian Design Style

Shabby Chic This is somewhat an eclectic style. It is a loose, not so tailored look. Real simple color combinations are used with muted or faded colors and floral patterns. The upholstery on furniture is made to look like a slipcover.

Shabby Chic

Cottage Style This will have somewhat of a country flair with a little contemporary twist. Cottage style uses wood furniture painted in light whites, off-whites and sage greens. Soft, faded floral fabrics mixed with checks and plaids are used. Even some crackle- finish, old looking pieces of furniture will be mixed with antiques. Flowers and plants are used to accessorize.

Cottage Style

Mission/ Shaker Style This is a very popular style right now. Furniture uses straight lines, generally with various shades of oak finish and stained glass accents. You will find deep olive greens, worn brown caramel leather and deep plaid fabrics as the basic color scheme.

Mission/ Shaker Style

Color Schemes Should support the style chosen Consider wood tones and furniture.

Color Schemes –Monochromatic – one hue using different tints, shades and intensities. Very restful to look at. A neutral can be added for contrast and interest. –Analogous – 3 to 6 colors next to each other on the color wheel. May use different values and intensities for some contrast. –Complementary – two colors opposite each other on the color wheel Tints and shades of complements can be sophisticated and pleasing. –Triad – 3 colors equidistant on the wheel. A great deal of contrast. May use primarily one color and the other two for accent. –Split-Complementary – uses three colors; one color with the two colors on either side of its complements. A bright color scheme, use with care. –Accented Neutral – combines white, black, gray or beige with an accent color. Very pleasing to the eye. Easy to look at.

Step 8: Select Backgrounds, Furniture, Lighting and Accessories Backgrounds - Harmonize –Floors –Walls –Ceilings –Windows –Materials –Colors –Patterns –Textures

Completing the Budget Replace estimated costs with actual prices of items.

Step 9: Present the Design Computer presentation Drawing Samples Models Visual Aids

Types of Drawings Pictorial Drawing – shows the viewer several surfaces in the room simultaneously. –One point perspective – shows what is seen when the viewer looks at the opposite wall. –Two-point perspective – illustrates what you can see when looking at the corner where two floors meet.

Types of Drawings Rendering – a drawing in which the designer adds realistic details, such as textures, shadows, shadings and color. Overlay – a sheet of transparent material that is placed over a basic drawing. –Raised –Lowered

Visual Representations Style Color scheme Space plan Backgrounds Furniture Lighting Accessories

Sample Boards A piece of illustration board with mounted samples of proposed: –Floor Plan with Furnishings (rendering) – wall coverings (paint or wallpaper samples) – floor coverings (carpet or wood) – fabrics (pictures or real fabrics) – window treatments (shades, blinds or curtains) –Pictures of Furnishings –Drawing of Item in the Room

The Design Project Display Board Floor Plan of the Space (color)____/10 Professional Look____/10 Total____/ 20 Add more to your display board. Design Style____/5 Color Scheme____/5 Backgrounds (paint samples, carpet, stain)____/5 Accessories____/5 Pictures____/5 Total____/25

The Design Project Display Board Floor Plan with Furnishings ____/5 Wall Covering (paint or wallpaper)____/5 Floor Covering (carpet or wood)____/5 Color Scheme Label____/5 Design Style Label____/5 Professional ____/5 Total____/30

Step 10: Implement the Design Projected timeline Ordering purchases Scheduling installations

Design Activity Create two floor plans for the same living room. Each floor plan is to show an alternative arrangement of the same pieces of furniture.