interior design

What is contemporary design?

Modern.

Describe transitional design.

It mixes together traditional and contemporary design styles.

What effect do dark colors have on a space?

They can make a space appear smaller.

What is the Color Wheel used for?

To achieve color harmony.

What tools are used for 1-point perspective drawing?

T-Square and Triangle.

What is the key consideration for function in design?

Purpose.

What is a full bath?

A bathroom that typically includes a toilet, sink, and a combination of a bathtub and shower.

What is another term for gypsum board?

Drywall.

List principles of green design.

• Reuse in materials
• LEED certification (related to nature/sustainability)
• Saving energy
• Reuse
• IDS coming up with different ideas

Name an expensive material used in design.

Marble.

Name some of the cheapest materials for flooring.

Vinyl and laminated.

What is Job Shadowing?

Being someone (an employee) for a day to learn about their job.

Describe the different types of lines in design.

Vertical, horizontal, and curved lines.

How is texture perceived in design?

Tactile; it feels like it looks.

What is egress?

A safe exit.

How is shape defined in design?

A 2-dimensional outline.

What elements are commonly associated with windows?

Blinds, shutters, and cornices.

What are the three attributes of color?

• Tint (color mixed with white)
• Tone (color mixed with gray)
• Intensity (brightness/purity of color)

In which areas is carpet typically not recommended?

Bathroom and kitchen.

What is an analogous/adjacent color scheme?

A color scheme that uses colors located next to each other on the color wheel.