Interior Assignment

8/13/2019 Interior Assignment

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ASSIGNMENT ON

INTERIOR DESIGNING

S U B M I T T E D B Y : M E G H N A , 6 T H S E M , R O L L N O . 2 1


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QUES 1: EXPLAIN ANY 4-5 ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN BY

TAKING RELEVANT EXAMPLES.

ANS: For creating anything beautiful some necessary basic elementsare necessary. From nature, man has picked up a few elements of artas pattern, line, colour, form, texture and light.1.LINE: Line is the basic element that represents continuousmovement along a surface. The lines in a room are important insetting the overall mood or feeling of a room. Usually the

dominant line is straight rather than curved. Edges of shapesand forms create lines.The choice of and direction of lines in a room should be based onthe mood you want to create.Horizontal lines create a peaceful, if informal feeling, ideal for afamily room.Vertical lines add height and dignity and balance horizontallines found in furniture and other objects.Curved lines are feminine and soft, giving a room anatmosphere that is soft and light.Diagonal lines attract attention which can be disturbing, soshould be used with caution.


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2 COLOR:More than any other element, color can make a room

beautiful. Color can set the mood. It can make a room warmer orcooler, larger or smaller. It can hide unsightly features or callattention to the center of interest. Even with the simplestfurnishings, the proper use of color can transform a room.

3.TEXTURE:Texture is the surface characteristics of objects. Itrefers to the roughness, smoothness, shine or dullness, softnessor stiffness, its weight and fall, so on. Texture gives characterand beauty to objects. Rough texture absorbs more light andsmooth surface reflects light. So in small dark rooms smoothertextured material should be used to reflect more light, whereas


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large rooms with more light can show rough textures gracefully.Texture in homes refers to wall finish, rugs, wood work, oilpaintings or woods used for furniture's.

4.SPACE:Space defines the boundaries and sets the limits on thefunctional and decorative things you can do. Usually you willnot determine the space; instead, you will be faced with thechallenge of using the existing space effectively.

5. LIGHT:Light is very closely related to both colour and texture.In fact, colour has no existence without light. A variety of moodsand effects may be obtained by the clever use of light andshade.


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QUES2: WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS MATERIALS THAT FORMS TEXTUREDIFFERENCE IN INTERIORS?ANS:natural elements create a unique visual effect and all visualeffects have a corresponding effect on human mind. That's why whenused carefully textures can create wonders in interior design. Themost commonly used materials in interior design and decoration arewood for furniture, cloth for linen, rubber/leather for flooring orupholstery, paper as wallpapers, plastic for accessories like lampshadesand other decorative items, steel for furniture.1.WOOD:Most commonly used for furniture, door frames,shutters. A fully polished wood surface gives a very richfinish and projects user friendliness. Also wood comes in


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many varieties and colors, each having its own pros and

cons.

2.CLOTH:A very natural choice for linen. Since a cloth finishis a smooth one it is most suitable in a bedroom where comfortis a very vital factor. Cloth has one more important qualitythat it can be painted for expressing detailed decorativepatterns, that can greatly add to the beauty of the space.Depending upon the weave of the cloth strands the thickness,transparency, etc. can be easily achieved. This makes thecloth most suitable for various kinds of uses such as linen,curtains, bed sheets, etc.


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3.RUBBER/LEATHER:Rubber is used in the form of PVCflooring, is easily available and most importantly is washproof and durable. It can be printed upon using designpatterns of any style, rich with colors.

4.PLASTIC:There are infinite uses of this great material. Thebiggest advantage of plastic is it is waterproof and electricalshockproof. That's why mainly used for electrical accessories.It is lightweight as compared to other material types. Entirefurniture pieces such as chairs, tables can be easily moldedout as a seamless model in plastic.


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5.STEEL/IRON:Steel is mostly used in interior design where themain purpose is to give support and carry weight to the floor.Because of its shining nature, it very quickly gives a richquality to the object being used on and enhances the overallquality of the interior space.Furniture objects that have beendesigned with a combination of wood and steel look muchbalanced from aesthetic point of view.

QUES3: WHAT IS THE ROLE OF SCALE IN INTERIOR DESIGN?ANS:Having a good sense of scale is very important in the practiceof interior design. we naturally sense when objects are in scale orout of scale with their surroundings or with each other.Scale is the size relationship of one object to another. From ourvery earliest years, we develop the habit of looking at scale.


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and intimidation. The larger circle dominates the smallercircle.

In design when we talk about scale were usually talkingabout size.We often compare and contrast objects with termsfrom opposite ends of the scale. Bigger and smaller forexample. Contrast only exists within a scale. Objects contrastthrough scale and the greater the difference along the scale thegreater and better the contrast.When scale is in harmony itsin proportion. The relative size of elements works.


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Thus, Size and scale are design elements that allow us tomanipulate the ideas of many different design principles.

The scale of this adorable console will fit nicely in a smallentry hall.

Use of large patterned wallpaper for a dramatic effect.


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The large scale of the framed mirror and console areappropriate against the large scaled rock wall. Nothing herelooks wimpy or bulky.QUES4: INTERIOR DESIGN IS A TOOL TO ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONALEFFICIENCY OF AN INTERIOR SPACE. ELABORATE.

ANS: In interior design, form should follow function. It's the job ofan interior designer to create an extremely usable space and thenmake it beautiful. Experienced designers know a variety of tricks toenhance the practical function of a space without limiting its visualallure.LIGHTING: lighting is the key to the function and safety of allspaces. Lighting may be hidden under cabinets, recessed or comefrom a genuine work of art like a Tiffany or Waterford lamp.


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FLOOR PLANNING:A designer starts with a good floor plan to ensurethat logical pathways between entrances and exits are kept clear.Appropriate space must be left for all anticipated activities.

WORK SURFACES: A well-designed interior should provide as manywork surfaces as is reasonable. Some may be obvious: table tops, forinstance, while others may be more subtle, like fold-down laptop desksor tables with extendable leaves.


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STORAGE: With function in mind, a designer should create as manystorage spaces as possible, including using tables with drawers,hinged ottomans and storage benches.

STREAMLINE: A floor plan maximized for function can appearcrowded. A designer will add decorative appeal with qualityfurnishings, flooring and a sedate wall color, while avoiding multipleaccessories or excessive wall decor.


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QUES5: EXPLAIN THE SCOPE, IMPORTANCE AND PURPOSE OFINTERIOR DESIGNING.ANS: SCOPE OF INTERIOR DESIGN: Earlier architects would do allthe design work, both exteriors and interiors themselves. Of late peoplehave become more conscious of the design, layout and placement oftheir interiors, for offices, factories as well as residences. This hasopened the door for a large number of professional interior designers.Most interior designers specialise in a particular area. For example,some may concentrate on business design, while others focus onresidential design and landscape designing. Still others mayspecialize further by focusing on particular rooms, such as kitchensor baths.Interior design is one of the fastest growing professional fields. Thereare lots of employment opportunities for interior designers in variousfields. Interior Designers can find employment with architects orarchitectural firms, builders, public works department, hotel andresort chains, hospitals, town planning bureau, regional andmetropolitan development works, private consultancies, studios andtheaters and exhibition organizers. etc. They can also set up their own


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business. Once they make a name, it is a very lucrative profession.Interior design offers excellent opportunities for those who wish to beself employed, or work part time. It is one of the few professions whereone can operate from home with a minimal investment.IMPORTANCE OF INTERIOR DESIGN:

Interior design impacts, influences and affects our world inmany ways and in many different aspects; from the publicbathrooms at the local football fields, to the most upper classhotel rooms in the city centre, to your very own kitchen. Without interior design a lot of minute yet important detailswould be over looked. Interior designing goes a long way in enhancing the aestheticsof public and private places. Public places need to be able to suitand be aesthetic to a number of different people whereas privatehomes are generally only designed on one or a couple of peoples

tastes.Interior design in the work place is also very important . For example,doctors surgeries and hospitals; courthouses, jails and other places oflaw enforcement; schools and day care centres; Militaryestablishments; restaurants and kitchens; etc.


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PURPOSE OF INTERIOR DESIGNING:

The purpose of interior design is to improve the function andenhance the aesthetics value and psychological aspects of intriorspaces. It aims to develop a regular basis by parts into one whole order ofthings. Organization of space is very important. Proper use of space forvarious activities leads to better functioning and beauty. There should be minimum circulation area and best use ofavailable space for the activity to be performed. Turning an interior space into an effective sitting for the range

of human activities.

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