Interior Design for Small Dwellings addresses the onrush of interest in smaller homes and the possibility that small dwellings might be the answer to housing needs and sustainability. The book explores key principles essential to residing and designing small interiors with emphasis on client involvement and implementation of participatory, inclusive design as advocated by the Council for Interior Design Accreditation.
Does living in a small space mean living small? The authors believe that by simplifying one's life intelligently and applying certain principles of design, planning and organization, one can actually live a meaningful life in a smaller space. These tenets are based on the authors' professional experiences and living in small homes. To this end, the book provides discussion, images, case studies, interviews, worksheets, activities and suggested explorations.
Interior Design for Small Dwellings is a teaching guide and provides information and exercises that help professional designers utilize design theory, space planning and programming techniques. Throughout, the text affords sustainability, biophilic design and wellness methodologies.
Part 1: Analyzing Your Clients' Needs 1. Why Small Living and For Whom 2. How to Help Clients Examine Their Own Situation 3. Small Dwelling Programming for Clients 3.1 Programming 3.2 Daily Routine Worksheet 3.3 Inventory of Furnishings and Accessories 3.4 Essential, Desired and Future Needs 3.5 Physical Interior Characteristics 3.6 Building in Context 3.7 What Function Does Each Room Provide? 3.8 Universal-Accessible Design, Aging in Place, Health Environments, Sustainability 3.9 Budget and Scheduling Case Study 1: Project Title, Designer, City, State, Country, Year Completed Case Study 2: Project Title, Designer, City, State, Country, Year Completed Part 2: Design Considerations 4. Principles and Elements of Design in Designing Small Dwellings 4.1 An Overview 4.2 The Language of Design: Elements and Principles 4.3 Observing Design in Nature 4.4 What Each Principle Can Do For Us 4.5 Practical Applications of Elements and Principles 5. Color and Light 5.1 The Abundant Color of Being: Preferences 5.2 Primer of Color Guidelines and Breaking the Rules 5.3 Psychology, Sociological and Cultural Aspects of Color 5.4 Physical Considerations 5.5 Color Schemes 5.6 Mishmash Tips from Color Experts 6. The Devil is In the Details 6.1 Space Planning 6.2 How To Put it All Together: Designing Rose's Condo 6.3 An Example: A Walk through the Entry 7. Tapping Nature and Sustainability for Solutions 7.1 Nature and Interior Design 7.2 Nature's Inspiration and Well-being 7.3 Practicing Sustainability and Responsibility 7.4 Where and How to Implement Sustainability principles Case Study 3: Project Title, Designer, City, State, Country, Year Completed Case Study 4: Project Title, Designer, City, State, Country, Year Completed Part 3: Practical Solutions for Living Well in a Small Dwelling 8. Finding More Storage Space 9. The Small Kitchen 9.1 Space Planning 9.2 How Much Food do You Need to Buy? 10. Multi-Functional, Flexible, Adjustable 10.1 How Many Different Ways Can You Use Your Household Items? 10.2 Artwork in the Kitchen 11. One Man's Trash is Another's Treasure: Recycling Knowledge 11.1 Consignment Shops and Thrift Stores 11.2 Junk Yards 11.3 Websites 11.4 Free Furniture 11.5 Wabi-Sabi 12. Let Me Entertain You
