Interior design require many disciplines to extend the functionality, security and aesthetics of interior spaces. Their main concerns are how the different colors, textures, furniture, lighting work together to meet the needs of the occupants of a building.
The designers plan interior spaces of almost any type of building, including offices, airport terminals, theaters, shopping centers, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals and private residences. A good design can increase office productivity, increase sales, attract a more affluent clientele, provide a more relaxed stay in a hospital or increase the market value of a building.
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most interior designers focused on decorating, choose a style and a color palette and then select the furniture, flooring, window coverings, artwork and lighting. However, a growing number of designers are getting involved in the architectural details like cornices and moldings, built libraries and the planning of the layout of buildings under renovation, which includes help to determine the location of windows, stairs, escalators and corridors.
Interior designers must be able to read blueprints, understand building and fire codes, also know how to facilitate access to spaces for people without disabilities.
It dosen`t matter what room they are working on, almost all designers follow the same process. The first step, known as programming: is to determine the needs and desires of the client. The designer usually finds himself with the client to find out how the space will be used and get a sense of customer preferences and budget.
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After obtaining this information, the designer formulates a design plan and estimated costs. At present, designs are often work with programs of computer which provide more detail and the corrections facility for the hand-drawn sketches.
Once the design concept is complete, the designer will begin specifying the materials, finishes and furnishings required, such as furniture, lighting, flooring, wall coverings and artwork.
Finally, the designer prepares a timetable for the project, coordinates the work schedules of contractors and makes sure everything is completed on time. The designer oversees the installation of design elements and once the project is completed, he follows up visits to the site built with the customer to ensure that the customer is satisfied. If the customer is not satisfied, the designer begin implements corrections.
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