Interior Design Resources (04)
7 Fountains Offers an Alternative to Highrise Living
If you want to see an apartment complex built around a courtyard, then check out 7 Fountains. Residents of this Los Angeles housing option is less dense than a traditional highrise apartment building, but building owners make up
the difference by renting to tenants who can afford to spend $4,000+ every month for rent. Instead of an impersonal feel, 7 Fountains strives to create a village of residents in the city. It's an interesting concept, and one worth checking out.
Design 4 Design
Design 4 Design is the resource center for architects and interior designers. This site has news, articles and the best products. Site includes interior design and architecture job postings, colleges to study design, magazines and books, a decoration forum and design links directory. Browse articles of featured dream houses and learn design and decoration tips used to create desired homes. A home buyer's guide is included.
Directory of Interior Design Schools
For those who dream of being and interior designer, this site offers a directory of interior design schools. Programs include Online Degrees in Interior Design, including Associate, Bachelor degree and Certificates or Diploma in interior design, textile design, interior space planning, design concepts, interior furnishings, interior design of fixtures, design of wall textures and coverings, kitchen design, interior lighting concepts, and interior equipment. An interior designer job description is offered,
Free Interior Decorating Ideas
This site will assist decorators with color schemes, painting tips, arranging art work and finding the right accessories and plants for homes. Tips and help for decorating small spaces, organization and getting rid of clutter. A tip of the month section offers specific ideas about decorating. A feature about decorating children's rooms is offered, containing in-depth ideas about baby lamps, children's furniture, children's room borders, and kids' rooms color schemes. Site also includes a section on color tips, with color wheels and specific notes about which colors convey certain emotions or feelings. Storage ideas and decorating with bonsai trees are also discussed.
Journal of Interior Design
Journal of Interior Design is a scholarly, refereed publication dedicated to issues related to the design of the interior environment. Original papers that represent the entire spectrum of Interior Design theory, research, education, and practice are invited. Submissions are encouraged from educators, designers, anthropologists, architects, historians, psychologists, sociologists, or others interested in interior design. This site offers submission guidelines and information about publishing material into this journal.
The International Interior Design Association
The International Interior Design Association website includes information about the International Interior Design Association, contact details, the history and mission of IIDA, meet the leadership of the International Interior Design, Association, publications, how your company can help support IIDA, and archived information. Site includes an interior design career center, information about interior design schooling and education, a store and a resourceful link section.
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