Interior Design IdeasLearn about the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. Find out how to determine a colour scheme, select suitable materials, and introduce appropriate lighting to home kitchen, living and dining spaces. Learners will be able to develop a layout plan and design brief, generate a mood board and examine spatial requirement by the end of the course.Related ITE Course: Nitec in Interior & Exhibition Design, Nitec in Achitectural Design, Higher Nitec in Architectural Technology, Higher Nitec in Visual Merchanising
At the end of the module, students will be able to:Provide a design briefGenerate a mood boardProduce a layout planDetermine a colour schemeSelect appropriate materialsApply light and lighting
S/N Module Outline 1The Mood And Feel Of Interior Spaces Demonstrate a design briefDiscover and discuss Interior design style: concept and themeDiscuss and develop a design briefUsing mood images to develop ideas - Translate actual dimensions to drawingsRelate human dimension in interior spacesConvert measurements of interior spaces Examine the spatial requirementsDevelop floor plans 2Layout And Elevation Design For Interior Spaces Define the functionIdentify furniture requirements and decorative items Select furniture and decorative items Outline the design factors for interior layoutUse of design principles for interior elevationProduce layout designApply design principles for interior elevations 3Applying colour, light and materials Describe colour theorySelection of materials Use of light and lighting Discuss the choice of colourIndicate the use of materialsApplication of light and lighting 4Presenting interior design ideas Prepare a power-point presentation of a kitchen, living & dining space: mood board, layout, elevations, colour, light and materials