Interior Design Process

Assignment Details from Teacher:
Based on the knowledge you have leaned in this course through the readings, presentations, and final project, describe how the elements of design, lighting, color theory, space planning, green and sustainable design practices and project sign schematics work together to create a project in it’s entirety. Moreover, explain the relationship with a clients requests and your job as a designer to interpret their thoughts and desires into a an actual working, living design plan. Minimum 500 words.

Backstory of the project that’s attached for your viewing.

Coastal Cottage Guest Getaway
Your clients have asked you to redesign a small outdated guest room in their coastal cottage home. This home is close to the water and valued at $950,000 dollars. They are looking for a fresh, clean updated look. They ask that you incorporate a minimum of a queen size bed, two sided tables, area to sit and read, and additional storage for guests. Also, they would like a woven, wool or sisal rug/rug(s) high thread count blankets, sheets, pillows, etc. The current lighting set up is not the best, with only one ceiling fan in the room, so they are looking for better lighting solutions ( three layers of lighting ). Additionally, they requested unique and innovative solutions through thoughtfully designed/purchased furniture and accessory selections. The clients request different flooring than carpet and only LOW VOC paint to be used on the painted surfaces. There is no closet in this room and one can’t be built, be sure to take that into consideration when selecting furniture. Guest stay on average 3-7 days when visiting.

Retail Inspiration –

Williams Sonoma
Pottery Barn
West Elm
Ralph Lauren
Restoration Hardware

Colors –

Whites
Creams
Light blues
Grays

Fabrics/patterns-

Cotton
Worn in fabrics
Heavy duvets
Hand knitted throws
Velvet
Antique quilts
Plaids
Stripes
Woven, wool or sisal rug/rug(s)

Accessories-

Sailing antiques/artifacts
Eclectic but done tastefully
Trunks – collector
Unique baskets
Collected and diverse artwork

Furniture styles-

Antiques
Unique
Transitional
Traditional
Clean lines

Inspiring scents-

The sea – salty air
Eucalyptus
Passion fruit
Fresh linen
Mint
Roses