Nice, paperback book to study for the NCIDQ Interior Design exam. Great textbook for reviewing everything from colors & textures to construction codes & other issues that come up when adding built-ins & considering other construction matters that come up when decorating & especially when getting the flow to work in any indoor, or even semi-outdoor spaces.
Will get you focused on the order to do things.
Covers building codes, systems, contract administration, construction standards, design application, professional practice and project co-ordination, ADA Accessibility Guidelines, business practices, ethics, and design standards.
This is a review for studying for the exam, but not a comprehensive guide. Covers the critical, more construction & safety-related issues in interior design.
A must-have for those going into interior design - especially those who plan to take the test & furthermore, those who want to do even smaller (or large) indoor projects where components of the design includes businesses or any type of construction is being contemplated.
Weather you take the exam or not, this is a great reference guide of things to be aware of, even if you are decorating in your own home.
The test is available apparently twice a year, and a great guide to get before starting to take classes so you know what to expect. It helps to know what you are getting into in the world of interior design - for home, commercial & even garden/patio settings.
If you are going to do interior design, this is ONE of THE books to own.
See [...] for an explanation of all of the requirements to take the exam, or if only using it for information, a great guide to get going in the field if doing just interiors.
While building codes do vary from one place to another, this will give you what you need for the exam, or things to keep in mind & study further if you don't take the exam. This book covers the nuts & bolts, not the actual design elements themselves. There are other "Must haves", but this is one of them.