Living Environments Maintaining and enhancing living space..

Living Environments Analyze living space for efficiency, organization & safety Use and organization of space Chpt.71 pp Home safety Chpt.73 pp Evaluate ways to maintain and enhance living space Home maintenance Chpt.72 pp Enhance: decorate and design Chpt.71 pp Careers in Interior Design Chpt.75 pp

Use and Organization of Space Use and Organization of Space A. Shared Space Rooms Traffic patterns B. Personal Space Traffic Patterns Furniture Arrangement C. Organizing Space Traffic patterns Furniture arrangement Storage techniques Organization techniques

Terminology Shared Space Personal space Traffic Patterns Furniture arrangement Organization Techniques Floor plan-scale drawing Emphasis, unity, variety Visual appeal: Proportion, balance, rhythm Elements of design: line, shape, color, texture, space

Interior Design Trends “We … are not big believers in design trends. We feel it is all relative to your concept, clientele and location. Every space has a unique set of criteria which acts as the foundation of the entire design. However we do agree that finishes and materials fall in and out of favor. – Maxey Hayse

Shared Space Rooms Traffic patterns Furniture arrangement

Personal Space Traffic Patterns Furniture Arrangement

Organizing Space Organization Techniques Storage Techniques

Storage Solutions Storage Solutions Get Organized A Place for Everything Avoid Clutter Store at Place of First Use

Meryl Starr, owner of Let's Get Organized “Have all family members create a pile of their things, then discard broken, duplicate, or rarely used items. Once you've winnowed down the stuff, figure out where it really makes sense to store each item. To have ready access to day-to- day items, consider shelving, baskets, or furniture with built-in storage space”.

Organize Your Garage Barry Izsak, owner of ARRANGING IT ALL in Austin, Texas, says Organize Your Garage In No Time provides step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow to-do lists to help you get and stay organized. You will learn how to arrange a garage based on use and budget.

Rate Home Safety Accident prevention Falls, Cuts, Fire, Poisoning, Electrical hazards Equipment & appliance safety Safety seals, Worn/overloaded, extension cords, Outlet covers, Electricity and water Emergency procedure Falls, Cuts, Fire, Poisoning, Electrical hazards Technology/Security systems

Assess Ways to Maintain Living Space Care Preventive Maintenance Corrective Maintenance Clean Schedule/organize Supplies Techniques

Home Maintenance Preventative Change filters Rake leaves Clean chimney Corrective Insulate pipes that froze Replace calk & weather- strips

Clean Interior and exterior Schedule/organize Windows Floors Walls and trim Supplies Cleaners- chemicals Disposables vs. tradition Techniques

Ways to Enhance Living Space Decorating your room Design Elements Design Principles Accessories Decorative Functional

Decorating Design elements Line Color Shape Space Texture Design Principles Unity and variety Balance and Emphasis Proportion and Rhythm

Careers in Housing/Interior Design Career levels: Entry level Intermediate Level Professional Entrepreneurial Career Opportunities Job qualifications Education and Training

Group Topics Bedroom Living Room Bathroom Garage Kitchen Dining Room Front Landscape Elevation Home Office Draw for topics Draw ¼” scale floor plan Select/arrange furniture/appliances Design storage solutions Determine traffic pattern Be neat, show elements and principles of design Arrange a room