1. Housing and Interior Design
FACS – Unit 3
Housing and Interior Design

2. Housing Choices
Many people want a home of their own to recreate the feelings of safety and security they experienced as young children.
What are the most important characteristics of the home that YOU want to have one day?
Other than providing shelter, what purposes do you think your home will serve?

3. Single Family Housing Free standing
Don’t share walls with another unit
May be one story or many
Intended for a single family
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4. Single Family Housing Manufactured Housing
Also called “pre-fab” (pre-fabricated)
Portions constructed in factory
Contractor required to lay foundation, assemble pieces, and install utilities
Mobile Home
Movable dwellings
Built and assembled at a factory and moved to location
3.2

5. Multi Family Housing Duplex
One building that contains two separate units
3.2

6. Multi Family Housing Multiplex
Similar to a duplex, but three or more units share one building
3.2

7. Multi Family Housing Townhouse
Homes built in rows and attached to one another at the side walls
3.2

8. Multi Family Housing Apartments
Any structure that has rental units for more than 2 families
3.2

9. Multi Family Housing Condominium
Individually owned units in a multiple-family dwelling
Owner pays a fee to cover maintaining hallways, landscaping, and other common areas
3.2

10. Multi Family Housing Cooperative 3.2 Less common form of ownership
Residents of a multiple-family dwelling form an organization that owns the building
Members must buy shares in the building in order to have a living unit in the building
New members must be voted on before buying shares are allowed.
3.2

11. Family and Consumer Sciences - Unit 3
Factors to Consider
The way a house looks is only PART of the decision about whether to live there.
Many other factors must be considered and often have more influence than the appearance of the home.
Name:______________________________________

12. Factors to Consider Does it meet the needs of the family: Location
Family size
Stage of the Family Life Cycle
Special needs of family members - handicap accessible, home office, etc
Location
Proximity to schools, shopping, church, police and fire stations, parks and recreation
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13. Factors to Consider Environment / Condition of neighborhood
Accessible technology
High-speed internet access, cable TV availability
Affordability
No more than 28%of income
PITI – Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance
Utility expenses
3.2

14. Elements of Design
Line
Shape
Texture
Space
Color
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15. Elements of Design Line
Provides a sense of direction – causes eye to move side to side or up and down
Vertical lines - point to the sky
Horizontal lines - relaxation, informality
Diagonal lines - activity, movement
Curved lines - activity or relaxation, depending on the degree to which they are curved
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16. Elements of Design Shape or Form
Make up the object’s shape – outline of the object
Shape becomes three-dimensional, gains depth and is known as form
Shape can make object appear heavy or light
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17. Elements of Design Texture
The way a an object’s surfaces look and feel
Dull or Shiny
Smooth or Rough
Plush and soft
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18. Elements of Design Space
Three-dimensional area to be designed (room itself)
Also refers to area around or between objects within that space
Can greatly impact “feel” of room
cozy verses crowded
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19. Elements of Design Color Gives great life and beauty to room
Expresses the personality of entire family
Set the mood of a room
Make room seem warmer or cooler
Change the apparent size and shape of a room
Tie other design elements together
Disguise architectural flaws
Creates a center of interest
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20. Elements of Design - Color
Color Wheel
P – primary
S – Secondary (P+P)
T – Tertiary (P+S)
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21. Warm and Cool Colors Cool Colors – Colors of the ocean
green
blue
violet
Warm Colors – Colors of the sunset
yellow
orange
red

22. Elements of Design - Color
Color Wheel
P – primary
S – Secondary (P+P)
T – Tertiary (P+S)
3.2

23. Common Color Schemes

24. Basic Color Schemes Monochromatic--variations of one color only
light blue, blue, and dark blue
Complementary--made up of 2 colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel
blue and orange
red and green

25. Basic Color Schemes blue green, green, and blue
Triadic--3 colors the same distance from one another on the color wheel
red, blue and yellow
Analogous--2 or more colors next to each other on the color wheel
blue green, green, and blue
Split complementary--results when a color is combined with colors on each side of its complement
blue, red-orange, yellow-orange

26. 3.7 Name the principles of design
When used together in design, the elements of color, line, form, and texture make sense only when certain principles of design are applied to them. They are:
Proportion
Balance
Emphasis
Rhythm
Harmony

27. Name the principles of design
Proportion--the way one part of a design relates in size or shape to another or to the whole.
Based on form and size
unequal proportion is more pleasing
Furniture and accessories that are too large will crowd a small room and make the room seem even smaller.

28. Name the principles of design
Balance--gives a feeling of equal weight among parts of a design.
Formal--objects on each side of an imaginary centerline are the same
Informal--the objects on each side of the center are different in size, form, texture, or color

29. Name the principles of design
Emphasis--the point of greatest interest
examples--fireplace, flower arrangement, artwork

30. Name the principles of design
Rhythm--feeling of movement, leading the eye from one point to another
Repetition--repeating color, line, form, texture
Opposition--rhythm formed by lines meeting at right angles
Gradation--created by a change in color value from dark to light
Radiation--lines extend outward from a central point, such as a bouquet of flowers
Transition--rhythm found in curved lines

31. Name the principles of design
Harmony--the feeling that all parts of a design belong together.
Variety is interesting if objects grouped together have something in common such as color

32. Imagine…
What would have to be done to make your home safe for an elderly person?
What if the person were almost blind?
Could these changes benefit your family today?

33. You Need A Plan! Home Maintenance
Eliminating clutter, cleaning, making minor repairs or changes, and keeping household equipment in good working order.
Good home maintenance can catch small problems from escalating!

34. A Successful Plan Is One That…
Then decide who will be responsible for each job!

35. Daily Cleaning Tasks You Should Not Avoid!
Wash dishes with hot, soapy water.
Dispose of garbage.
Wipe up food spills as they occur.
Clean kitchen sink and counters.
Sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor.
Put away clothes and other belongings.
Keep traffic patterns, stairs and doorways free of clutter.

36. Occasional Tasks Cleaning refrigerator Washing wall and windows
Cleaning blinds and curtains
Washing blankets
Cleaning closets
Cleaning drawers

37. Ways To Organize Storage
Pick up and put up!
Every room should have storage space.
Two General Guidelines:
Store items near the area they’re used.
Store frequently used items where they can be reached easily.

38. Selecting Appropriate Cleaning Products
Select products and equipment that do various household cleaning jobs.
Choose products that clean more than one type of surface.
Use environmentally friendly products.
Baking soda
Baking soda and vinegar

39. Maintain A Healthy Environment

40. Dust and Dirt Sweep, dust, vacuum, wash and mop
Wipe windowsills and baseboards.
Dust all furnishings.
Work from the top to the bottom.
Use vacuum cleaner
Wash hard floors regularly.

41. Garbage Makes a clean house look dirty/messy.
Garbage may contain thousands of germs.
Can give off a bad odor.
Dispose of garbage daily!

42. Pests Roaches, ants, flies, and mice
Can carry germs and cause illness.
Regular home maintenance can usually keep pests under control.
If not, use pest control products or call a professional.

43. Finally, Keep A Positive Attitude!
Play music as you work.
Think of cleaning as exercise.
Work with someone else and visit as you work.
Use household tasks as a way to reduce stress.

44. Strategies for Keeping Your Home Safe
Hazard
A source of danger
Falls
Electrical Hazards
Fires
Poisons

45. Preventing Falls Make sure throw rugs have a nonskid backing.
Use sturdy ladder or stepstool.
Keep traffic patterns free of clutter.
Use adequate lighting.
Use railings on stairs.
Use rubber mat in bathtub.

46. Preventing Electrical Hazards
Don’t plug too many cords into one outlet.
Never use electrical appliances near water.
Don’t run electrical cords underneath rugs or carpeting.
Cover outlets that small children can reach.
Repair or replace damaged cords and appliances.

47. Fires Every home should have a fire extinguisher.
Smoke detectors should be in every room.
If not, they should at least be on every floor and near each bedroom, the kitchen and near the furnace.
Check monthly and change batteries annually.
Schedule fire drills.

48. Poisonings Prescription drugs Some cleaning products
Never store poisons in another container.
Never act like medicine is candy to a child.

49. Know How To Make A Few Repairs!
This will save your family money now and in the future.
Watch those in your home who do the repairs.

50. Conserving Energy and Resources
Keep thermostat turned down to 68 degrees in winter
Set air conditioner no lower than 78 degrees
use ceiling fans to circulate heat or cool air
install extra installation
use cold water when possible
run full loads of dishes and clothes
fill sink to rinse dishes instead of running water

51. Housing Occupations Carpenter Architect Civil Engineers
Maintenance personal
Plumbers
Electricians
Interior Designers
Showroom salespeople

52. Housing Occupations Required Personality Traits
Likes to work with others
Good listener
Talented/Skilled in trade
Can visualize what others want