Interiors: An Introduction [Paperback]

Karla Nielson (Author), David Taylor (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0072965207 | ISBN-13: 978-0072965209 | Publication Date: January 18, 2006 | Edition: 4

Interiors: An Introduction is the starting point for a lifetime of design education, appreciation, and enjoyment. Whether the goal is a career in interior design, or simply a better understanding of how to enhance one's own living space, the information and ideas in this text will help readers achieve it.

Interiors offers an introduction to the elements, practice, and aesthetics of residential and nonresidential interior design, as well as their application. In addition, the authors describe the numerous choices of materials, furnishings, and components used in interior design.

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About the Author

* Is the author of Window Treatments, (John Wiley, New York) the basis of the nationally accredited Certified Window Treatments Consultant Program (offered through the Window Coverings Association of America). She also wrote Understanding Fabrics (LC Clark Publishing, North Palm Beach, FL). She writes the 'Design Perspectives' monthly article for Draperies and Window Coverings Magazine. * Is Assistant Professor of Design at Brigham Young University. Beginning her teaching career in 1974, she has taught introductory courses, textiles and historic courses and interior design business courses. She holds a Master's of Art and Design degree. * Has been a professional interior designer since 1974, working chiefly as a sole proprietor. For three years she was President of Designer Style, a full-service interior design retail business. * Has conducted student travel studies in the US and in England, and has given CEU (Continuing Eduction Unit) lectures to design professionals on a host of topics in nearly every major US city, in Canada and in Mexico since 1984. She has also traveled to the Far East and to Russia. * Is the mother of ten children, five of whom are adopted from Karaganda Kazakhstan and Smolensk, Russia. The Nielsons consider their birth and adopted children as their treasures. Her other passions include church work, Boy Scouts, remodeling and gardening.

Product Details

• Paperback: 512 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 4 edition (January 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072965207
• ISBN-13: 978-0072965209
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #73 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Interior Design

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and Educational, September 9, 2001

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Jessica Klippel (Cincinnati, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Interiors: An Introduction (Paperback)

Interiors is a complete review of the interior design process. It covers lighting, furniture, fabric, wall treatments, and more. What makes this book so versatile is it's flexibility in being able to be used by someone interested in the profession, as well as those just casually interested in design. If you're building a new home, redecorating your current home, or interested in exploring the profession this book will prove incredibly helpful. It will give you the vocabulary and the how-to for going about a number of design problems. I would actually recommend the newer addition (which is more up-to-date), but can't write the review in that space yet.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Updated Fourth Edition of a Classic, March 22, 2006

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Interiors: An Introduction (Paperback)

Now updated to it's fourth edition, Interiors has been brought up to date to keep up with the continually changing contemporary trends in design. These trends include the new trend in sustainable design. This includes discussion on things like bamboo flooring, which is completely sustainable, and fibers such as polylactic acid, also completely sustainable. And it covers energy efficiency in the new appliances and lighting. The third major point in the new edition is considerable discussion on the Americans with Disabilities Act getting access to facilities that they need. The book is suitable for use in a college level design course, or would be extremely helpful for anyone decorating a new home. It would of course be extremely helpful for anyone.

The book is supurbly illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Indeed how else could you show the elements of design.

Most of the book is on residential buildings, as there are far more of them than there are commercial. The commercial comments are usually included at the end of a section and clearly labeled Nonresidential Considerations.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptionally Encompassing, March 21, 2007

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VJ "thing2202" (Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Interiors: An Introduction (Paperback)

This is a great book to study the basics of interior design, and I have referenced it many times, long after that first class. Highly recommended!