Interiors: An Introduction offers an introduction to the elements, practice, and aesthetics of residential and nonresidential interior design. The text presents timeless design principles and elements and their application to interiors. In addition, the authors describe the numerous choices of materials, furnishings, and components used in interior design.
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* 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.
CHAPTER 1: THE PROCESS AND PROFESSION OF DESIGN
INTERIOR DESIGN: A LIFETIME PURSUIT
THE PROCESS OF DESIGN
THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION
CHAPTER 2: SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS IN DESIGN
TWO DESIGN PROBLEMS
SPECIAL POPULATIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 3: DESIGN PRINCIPLES AND ELEMENTS
THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
THE ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
DESIGN DISCERNMENT AND EXCELLENCE
CHAPTER 4: COLOR
HOW WE SEE COLOR
COLOR THEORY
COLOR HARMONY
RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL USES OF COLOR
CHAPTER 5: LIGHTING AND TECHNOLOGY
LIGHTING IN INTERIOR DESIGN
NATURAL LIGHT
ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING
LIGHT AND THE MIND AND BODY
POWER TERMINOLOGY AND UNITS OF MEASUREMENT
LUMINAIRES, OR LIGHTING FIXTURES
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
TECHNOLOGY
CHAPTER 6: SPACE PLANNING
PRIORITIZING NEEDS AND WANTS
CONSIDERATIONS FOR SPECIFIC AREAS
SPACE PLANNING AND THE ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 7: FLOOR PLANS AND BUILDING SYSTEMS
DIAGRAMMING AND FLOOR PLANS
FLOOR PLANS AND HOUSING
CONSTRUCTING THE BUILDING
INSULATION AND ENERGY CONSERVATION
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 8: FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT
FUNCTION
HUMAN FACTORS
THE ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN IN FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT
BASIC GROUPINGS
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 9: FURNITURE SELECTION
WOODEN FURNITURE
METAL FURNITURE
OTHER FURNITURE MATERIALS
UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE
FURNITURE HARMONY AND HUMAN FACTORS
FURNITURE TYPES
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 10: ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL
WALLS
DOORS
WINDOWS
STAIRS
FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS
CEILINGS
CABINETWORK
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 11: WALL, CEILING, AND WINDOW TREATMENTS
WALL AND CEILING MATERIALS
PAINT
WALL COVERINGS
CEILING TREATMENTS
WINDOW TREATMENTS
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 12: FLOOR MATERIALS AND COVERINGS
FLOORING REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
GUIDELINES FOR SELECTING HARD AND RESILIENT FLOOR MATERIALS
SOFT FLOOR COVERINGS
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 13: FABRIC
FIBERS
FABRIC - THE CHAMPION OF VERSATILITY
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
DECORATIVE FABRICS GLOSSARY
CHAPTER 14: ART AND ACCESSORIES
FINE ART
DECORATIVE ART
OBJECTS FROM NATURE
OTHER ACCESSORIES
THE USE OF ACCESSORIES
NONRESIDENTIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CHAPTER 15: HISTORIC DESIGN
EARLY INFLUENCES
THE ENGLISH INFLUENCE IN AMERICA
AMERICAN STYLES
MODERN DESIGN (1857 - PRESENT)
PUTTING THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE
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