Interior Design Final

Furniture Plan

A drawing that shows the layout and arrangement of furniture within a room or space.

Floor Plan

A drawing from above showing the layout of a building's spaces, including walls, doors, and windows.

Elevation

A view of a building or interior space from one side, indicating vertical dimensions and features.

Section

A cut-through view of a building showing interior details like walls, floors, and ceilings.

Extension Lines

Lines that extend from the object to indicate the limits being dimensioned.

Dimension Lines

Lines that include the measurement, typically marked with arrows at both ends.

Tick Marks

Small marks at the ends of dimension lines that indicate where measurements are taken.

Interior Walls

Typically 4" to 6" thick in residential design.

Exterior Walls

Usually 6" to 12" thick, depending on insulation materials.

Residential Plans Scale

Typically uses a 1/4" = 1' scale.

Commercial Plans Scale

Uses smaller scales like 1/8" = 1' or 1/16" = 1'.

Dashed Lines

Represent elements not visible in the view, like overhead items.

Proxemics

The study of personal space and its influence on communication.

Intimate Distance

0 to 18 inches, common in close relationships.

Personal Distance

18 inches to 4 feet, used for conversations with friends.

Social Distance

4 to 12 feet, typically for business interactions.

Public Distance

12 feet and beyond, used for public speaking.

Riser

The vertical part of a stair, typically 4" to 8" high.

Tread

The horizontal step of a stair, usually a minimum of 9".

Smoke Detectors

Should be installed in bedrooms, hallways, and each level of the home.

CO Detectors

Required in sleeping areas and hallways near sleeping areas.

Minimum Bedroom Size

Typically 70 square feet with at least 7 feet in one dimension.

Minimum Ceiling Height

Usually 7 feet, with some areas allowing for 6'8".

Hallway Width

Typically a minimum of 3 feet (36 inches).

Exterior Door Width

Generally a minimum of 32 inches.

Handrail Height

Should be installed between 34" and 38" above the stair tread.

Egress Window

Must have a minimum clear opening of at least 5.7 square feet.

Toilet Clearance

Minimum of 15 inches from the centerline to side walls and 24 inches in front.

Flamed Finish

A rough texture created by heating and cooling stone.

Gloss Finish

Smooth and shiny surface on materials.

Honed Finish

Smooth but matte surface, not shiny.

Active Ergonomics

Features that are adjustable by the user.

Passive Ergonomics

Designed to support users without adjustments.

Knock-offs

Unauthorized imitations of designer furniture or products.

Sofa Frame Material

Best made from kiln-dried hardwood for durability.

Joinery Quality Indicator

Look for dowel joints, mortise-and-tenon for strong construction.

Cushions Quality Indicator

High-resilience foam is ideal, avoid cheap foams.

Spring Type

Eight-way hand-tied springs are the gold standard in sofas.