©2003 Learning ZoneXpress by Creative Environments Design Group

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 2 Creating a Beautiful, Comfortable Home…  Reflecting Your Personality  Respecting Your Means

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 3 Where Do I Begin?  Analyze  Prioritize & compromise  Strategize

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 4 Analyze  Take photos & inventory  Determine function  Recognize your style  Check the checkbook  Collect your thoughts

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 5 Prioritize & Compromise  Establish long-term and short-term needs  Budget  Time-line

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 6 Develop a Strategy  Develop your consistent color palette  What’s my plan of action?  “Let the projects begin!”

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 7 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel What is your design attitude?

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 8 Formal or Casual Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 9 Traditional Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 10 Photo courtesy of Hunter Douglas

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 11 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 12 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Contemporary

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 13 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Contemporary

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 14 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Transitional

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 15 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Transitional

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 16 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Transitional

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 17 Many Style Variations...  Ethnic  Neo-Classic  Mediterranean  Retro Modern  Oriental/Asian  Arts & Crafts  Provincial  Shabby Chic  Bohemian Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel MANY, MANY more….

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 18 Asian Influence Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 19 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Ethnic/Global Visions

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 20 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 21 Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 22 Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 23 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Classic Americana

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 24 Arts & Crafts Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 25 Urban Chic Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 26 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 27 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 28 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel New Contemporary

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 29 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 30 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 31 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 32 Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 33 Good Foundation  The bones of your home  Walls, floors, windows  Interior details  Focal point Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 34 Supporting Elements  Furniture with character  Accessories  Window treatments  Artwork  Lighting Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 35 Furniture With Character

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 36 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Accessories

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 37 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Accessories  “Jewelry for your space”  Reflection of you

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 38 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel Accessories  The Details  Decorative artifacts

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 39 Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel Art & Artifacts

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©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 41 Collections Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 42 Window Treatments Photo courtesy of Hunter Douglas

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 43 Photos courtesy of Hunter Douglas Window Treatments

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 44 Window Treatments Photos courtesy of Hunter Douglas

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 45 Photo courtesy of Hunter Douglas

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 46 Lighting Photos courtesy of Crate & Barrel

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 47 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel

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©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 49 Photo courtesy of Crate & Barrel The Sources for Inspiration  Magazines  Books  Internet  Television  Catalogs & Retail Stores  Designers

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 50 Designers

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 51 Things to Remember….  Identify your style  Determine your priorities  Express yourself!

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 52 Complete one of the following activities: Interior Design Activities  Create a Design Style Display u Find photos of six different design styles in magazines or on the internet. u Mount the photos on a poster board and label each picture. Give a brief description of the unique features of the design style.  Be the Designer! u Pretend you have been hired by a family to do either a bedroom (14’ x 16’) or living room (16’ x 22’). Keeping the cost down is important to the family. u Decide on a design style and color scheme. u Find samples of design elements for your room – furniture, floor coverings, rugs, wall treatments, window treatments, lighting, accent pieces, etc. u Mount and label the samples on a poster board. Include approximate costs. u Draw a floor plan with suggested furniture on graph paper.

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 53 Interior Design Quiz 1. What are the three steps you should use to begin the design process. 2. List unique design features for each of the following design styles: a. Formal b. Casual c. Traditional d. Contemporary e. Transitional f. Asian/Oriental g. Ethnic/Global Visions h. Classic Americana i. Arts & Crafts j. Urban Chic k. New Contemporary

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 54 Web Resources  u Sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens this site includes a buying guide for home appliances, a kitchen planning workshop and home decorating.  u Information on manufacturers, building and home improvement shopping, publications, and professional services.  u Home Arts Shelter includes a home advisor, home decorating solutions, kitchen adventure and home repair. Please note that web sites are constantly changing and being updated. You may need to revise this list.

©2003 Learning ZoneXpress 55 Credits  Creative Environments Design Group Eden Prairie, MN u Linda Brekke Mona President/Owner B.S. University of Minnesota u Elizabeth Plaetz Lori Senior Designer B.S. South Dakota State University u Karen Owen Tuzcu Senior Project Manager B.A. University of South Dakota, University of Minnesota  Photography: u Crate and Barrel u Creative Environments Design Group u Hunter Douglas