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Interior design
FCCLA interior design study notes!
| Question/definition | Answer |
|---|---|
| Analogous colors are? | colors next to each other on the color wheel |
| What are the primary colors? | red, blue, and yellow |
| Curved lines give a feeling of what? | gentleness and femininity |
| Horizontal lines communicate what? | relaxation and calmness |
| What is rhythm by means of opposition? | lines meeting at a right angle |
| What does rough texture do? | Makes an object appear darker, gives a casual feeling to a room |
| What is proportion? | a principle of design, proportion refers to the comparative, proper, or harmonious relationship of one part to another or to the whole with respect to size, quantity, or degree |
| An example of symmetrical balance: | hotel rooms |
| What does informal balance create? | informality |
| a three dimensional area where a designer works | space |
| How do restaurants use color? | to stimulate customers' appetites |
| 1/4 inches equals 1 foot | the most commonly used scale |
| What is an architect? | a person who plans the design of a residential or commercial building |
| is considered America's greatest architect. Pioneered the concept that a building should blend into and harmonize with its surroundings rather than following classical designs | Frank Lloyd Wright |
| Examples of function and appropriateness: | placing a bed in a guestroom, installing a refrigerator in a kitchen, and child-size furniture in a child's bedroom |
| The design phase that establishes the general scope, scale and relationships of a project in order to arrive at a clearly defined, feasible concept in a form that the client accepts and understands. | schematic design |
| What are thumbnail perspectives? | freehand sketches showing a project's space arrangements |
| What does a 3d drawing show? | width, length and depth |
| the characteristics of the human population | demographics |
| What is the least expensive topography to landscape? | level land |
| What is the standard rule when renting an apartment? | to spend no more than 25% of your monthly gross income on rent |
| What must one have to become an interior designer? | a college or university degree |
| What do designers do in the contract administration phase? | review and inspect work for quality, workmanship, and finishes |
| fees or compensations that are charged by an interior designer | flat-fee plus percentage of total cost, and cost-plus system |
| What is the most important factor to consider for resale, when purchasing a home? | location |
| Give an example of a long term goal in context to interior design: | saving money to build and furnish a home |
| What type of home is easier to heat in a colder climate? | a two-story home |
| a federal civil- rights statute that protects the rights of people with disabilities | the Americans with Disabilities Act |
| What does a pile weave produce? | a nap in carpeting |
| What should one should consider when choosing floors? | appearance, maintenance, brand name, cost, warranty and durability |
| What is the most durable type of vinyl flooring? | inlaid |
| What does density refer to in context to interior design? | how closely carpet fibers of tufts are placed together |
| What is the most durable type of carpet pile? | level loop |
| What is the most popular fiber used in carpets and rugs? | nylon |
| What are used to finish and decorate walls? | wall treatments |
| What is the most popular and cost effective type of wall treatment? | paint |
| What makes up the largest area in a room? | walls |
| What reflects light in context to interior design? | light walls, and smooth, shiny surfaces |
| What kind of light is not reflected? | absorbed light |
| What should walls compliment? | the furniture and accessories in the room |
| What should you do to make a room shorter? | paint one of the shorter walls a dark color |
| What kind of texture do textured paints leave walls with? | rough texture |
| What do window treatments control and provide? | window treatments control light and air and provide privacy |
| What direction must a window face to provide more light throughout the day? | south |
| True or False: Pine is considered a soft wood | true |
| What are furniture styles that were popular in the past referred to as? | Period Furniture styles. |
| What are some advantages of having double paned windows in a home or business? | insulation, noise reduction and ease of cleaning. |
| True or False: Decorative items that adorn the ends of curtain rods are known as finials | true |
| True or False: Hardware for window treatments that are installed close to the ceiling create the illusion of a taller ceiling height. | true |
| The use of diagonal furniture placement can enhance what? | conversational areas |
| True or False: furnishings have little or no warranty coverage and the products very widely in design, quality and price | true |
| True or False: A furniture grouping for a conversational should be less than 12 feet across, placing chairs within 10 feet of eachother | true |
| What feeling should a cathedral ceiling give? | a feeling of expanse and height |
| What are spiral-shaped springs found in higher quality upholstered furniture called? | coil springs |
| True or False: when selecting sustainable products, one should consider the harmful substances released during manufacturing, if renewable materials are being used, and if the manufacturing process is energy efficient. | true |
| What measures the amount of light reaching a surface? | a light meter |
| Rattan furniture is made from the stems of what type of tree? | palm tree |
| Why is gypsum board a popular choice in plaster? | gypsum board dries faster and has a stronger air/sound barrier |
| True or False: The light bulb itself is called a lamp | true |
| What is light directed upward into plants known as? | uplighting |
| What are the most common type of nonstructural lighting? | lamps |
| What are the main zones in a home? | public/social, private and service |
| What is the advantage of cooking with a convection oven? | food cooks more evenly |
| What is a disadvantage if buying something at a discontinued-item sale? | matching items may soon become unavailable |
| What is determined by referring to the Energy Guide Label? | the estimated yearly operating cost |
| What are the three main work centers in a kitchen known as? | the work triangle |
| What are the three main centers in a kitchen? | refrigerator, sink, and stove |
| German architect, one of the pioneering masters of modern architecture | Walter Gropius |
| How old must a piece of furniture be to be considered antique? | over 100 years |
| What does the UL symbol from the Underwriter's Laboratory assure? | that an appliance conforms to safety standards |
| Why are water beds prohibited in some rented dwellings? | waterbeds leak and cause damage |
| What are the corner block joint on chairs and tables used for? | to keep the object sturdy and in place |
| Examples of small appliances: | coffee maker, blender, food processor, toaster, etc. |
| What do pieces of high-quality furniture usually have? | drawers with dovetail joints |
| What is included in the total cost of an appliance? | the price of the appliance, delivery charge, and electricity costs for the life of the appliance |
| What are some examples of functional accessories? | clocks, desks, etc. |
| What level height should most home pictures be hung at? | eye-level |
| True or False: Buying a high-quality, more expensive home furnishings is a sound economical decision because they will last longer than less expensive home furnishings | true |
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