Transform your living environment with 'Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces', a must-have resource for aspiring interior designers and homeowners alike. This comprehensive guide delves into the critical aspects of designing beautiful, functional, and livable spaces, all while adhering to the latest accessibility standards and building codes. Authored by esteemed design experts Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen, this updated Fourth Edition offers an in-depth exploration of practical interior design strategies, all grounded in ergonomic principles and human-centered design.

This guide covers each crucial element of residential architecture, focusing on key areas such as kitchens and bathrooms, and it seamlessly integrates the latest in smart building technologies. With 304 pages filled with vivid drawings and photographs, readers will gain insights into crafting spaces that enhance livability and aesthetic appeal.

Engage with various topics, including universal design and sustainability, to help create homes that are not only visually stunning but also functional for everyday use. Whether you're a student pursuing a career in interior design or a homeowner looking to revamp your space, this guide provides the knowledge and confidence you need.

Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. The book is in BRAND NEW condition, published in 2021 by John Wiley & Sons Inc (US), and carries the ISBN 9781119653424, making it a credible addition to your design library.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119653424
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 304


Description:


Discover a practical guide to residential space planning, in this room-by-room guide with up-to-date info on accessibility, ergonomics, and building systems


In the newly revised Fourth Edition of Residential Interior Design: A Guide to Planning Spaces, an accomplished team of design professionals delivers the gold standard in practical, human-centered residential interior design. Authors Maureen Mitton and Courtney Nystuen explore every critical component of interior architecture from the perspective of ergonomics and daily use.


The text functions as a guide for interior design students and early-career professionals seeking a handbook for the design of livable, functional, and beautiful spaces. It includes hundreds of drawings and photographs that illustrate key concepts in interior design, as well as room-by-room coverage of applicable building codes and sustainability standards. The authors also cover all-new applications of smart building technology and updated residential building codes and accessibility standards.


The book also includes:


A thorough introduction to the design of interior residential spaces, including discussions of accessibility, universal design, visibility, sustainability, ergonomics, and organizational flow

In-depth examinations of kitchens, bathrooms, and the fundamentals of residential building construction and structure

Comprehensive explorations of entrances and circulation spaces, including foyer and entry areas, vertical movement, and electrical and mechanical considerations

Practical discussions of bedrooms, leisure spaces, util