LA 1201 : LA Reading Notes Midterm To Final
Document Summary
It is almost useless to memorize furniture arrangements because each client"s needs are unique. Interior designers must give careful consideration to the proper division and allocation of space, the flow of traffic, activity planning, and the relationship of scale and mass of furnishings to the interior space. Analysis of space: the designer begins by studying the interior space. The designer carefully analyzes the client"s intended use of the space and determines the furniture requirements: residential and commercial spaces: the client frequently contributes a great deal of information in this phase. If an object is missing, the space should appear as if something is missing: small spaces should be furnished with small pieces of furniture. Contrast of vertical and horizontal elements: an interior devoid of vertical architectural accents needs the balance of high pieces of furniture or commanding wall decorations to heighten the line of a piece of furniture below.
