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The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book updated & revised

Everything Interior Designers Need to Know Every Day
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The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book updated & revised by Mimi Love and Chris Grimley is an essential guide for those in the field of interior design. It offers a comprehensive overview of design fundamentals, covering everything from planning spaces to selecting materials and finishes. The book is packed with practical information, making it a valuable resource for both students and professionals seeking to refine their design projects.
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You might enjoy this book if you are passionate about creating beautiful and functional spaces, as it offers a wealth of knowledge on interior design principles and practical guidelines. It’s a great resource for anyone interested in understanding design specifications, materials, and the nuances of integrating style with practicality in interior projects.

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The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
The Interior Design Reference & Specification Book collects the information essential to planning and executing interior projects of all shapes and sizes, and distills it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. In this new, revised edition, you'll also find interviews with top practitioners drawn across the field of interior design.

Some of the topics this excellent reference will explore with you include:
Fundamentals: Provides a step-by-step overview of an interior project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers.
Space: Examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns.
Surface: Identifies options in colour, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues.
Environments: Looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound, and smell.
Elements: Describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories.
Resources: Gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781631593802

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Rockport Publishers Inc.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 288

About the Author

Chris Grimley is a partner in the firm over,under an interdisciplinary practice with expertise in architecture, urban design, exhibit design, graphic identity, and publications. The firm's designs, research, and the exhibits of its gallery have been widely published.
Mimi Love worked at Machado and Silvetti Associates from 1994 to 2005 and is currently a principal at Utile, Inc. focusing on interior renovation projects.

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