Interior Design Reference Manual by
The National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) certifies interior designers in the United States and Canada.
Interior Design Visual Presentation by
The new, updated edition of the successful book on interior design Interior Design Visual Presentation, Second Edition is fully revised to include the latest material on CAD, digital portfolios, resume preparation, and Web page design. It remains the only comprehensive guide to address the visual design and presentation needs of the interior designer, with coverage of design graphics, models, and presentation techniques in one complete volume. Architects and MS Architects.
Geometry of Design, Revised and Updated by
At last, a mathematical explanation of how art works presented in a manner we can all understand. Kimberly Elam takes the reader on a geometrical journey, lending insight and coherence to the design process by exploring the visual relationships that have foundations in mathematics as well as the essential qualities of life. Geometry of Design takes a close look at a broad range of twentieth-century examples of design, architecture, and illustration.
Bringing Modernity Home by
Bringing Modernity Home offers a retrospective view of the development of popular taste and the beginnings of a new phase in the rise of the consumer society in the post Second World War period.
Green Design by
Fully illustrated with photographs, diagrams and easy-to-follow charts, the book deals with all the key issues, starting with a re-assessment of traditional design, moving on to reveal the most environmentally friendly floors and floor coverings, walls and wall coverings, paints, varnishes, stains and other finishes, furniture and fabrics and including chapters on recycled materials, insulation, heating, sound and ventilation.
21st Century Architecture by
47 designer houses from around the world -- features the latest in contemporary architecture and stylish interior design -- complete with plans and colour photography for each project. .
The ABC of Styles by
Universe of Style invites you to explore the many different architectural and decorative interior styles from their ancient origins to the 1940s.
Home Sweet Home by
A visual feast on 'the extravagance of the bohemian', the homes in this collection are a testament to personal style that readers will find inspiring and influential. Since the 1970s, Oberto Gili has been one of the most prolific lenses in the world of editorial photography, his lush images of fashion and interiors gracing the pages of House & Garden, Town & Country, and Vogue.
Livable Modernism by
A fascinating look at how designers in the 1930s mixed avant-garde principles with middle-class taste and marketing savvy to generate a distinctly American streamlined aesthetic During the years of the Great Depression in America, modernist designers developed products and lifestyle concepts intended for middle-class--not elite--consumers. In this remarkable book, Kristina Wilson coins the term "livable modernism" to describe this school of design.
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Titles on Interior Design are located in the call number areas:
NA (Architecture), NK (Decorative Arts), TA (Engineering),
TH (Building Construction & Handicrafts) and TS (Manufactures)
NK: Decorative Arts and Interior Design
Antiques and Decorative Arts NK 460-1380, NK 2800-9700
Arts and Crafts NK 1140-1142
Careers NK 2116
Color NK 2115, 1548
Commercial / Restaurants / Shops NK 2195
Design History / Patterns / Theory NK 1160-1700
Furniture NK 2205-2770
History NK 1710
Interior Design and Designers
American NK 2002-2004
European NK 2042-2062
Asian/African/Oceanic NK 2078-2110
Lighting NK 2115.5
Residential NK 2110
Rooms NK 2117
TA: Engineering
Human Factors / Ergonomics TA 166
Materials TA 402-4036
TH: Building Construction
Graphic Standards TH 2025-4311
Green/Sustainable Materials TH 455-880
TT: Handicrafts
Furniture TT 180-200
Soft Home Furnishings TT 387-410
TS: Manufactures
Product Design TS 23-194
International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is a large, international professional organization that perpetuates global collaboration between interior designers. Members of the NYSID student chapter have the opportunity to compete for awards and scholarships, and attend networking events. 
Famous Interiors by
In Famous Interiors, Vandertol uses inspiring international interior- photos of eight celebrities as a starting point for design aesthetic.
Josef Frank: Architect and Designer by
The architect and interior designer Josef Frank (1885-1967) charted a version of modernism that expressed a unique view of the modern home, the single-family house, and its furnishings. This work tries to reveal the full scope of Frank's interpretation of the modern movement.
Ultramodern by
Samuel Marx, Architect, Furniture Designer, Collector is the first monograph on this lesser-known but increasingly influential American designer. In more than 200 photographs, Marx expert and decorative arts dealer, Liz O Brien, reveals many of his undiscovered projects including houses that have been raised despite preservationist protests and his range of furniture designs.
Paint and Paper by
Paint and wallpaper are usually the least expensive element in any interior design yet also the most difficult to get right. In his designs, Oliver seeks to recreate the unique vitality and depth of color found in fine art pigments by using the finest ingredients and technology available today. The book also explores his tonal color-by-number system for ceilings, cornices, walls, and woodwork, creating a harmonious balance of light and color by accentuating various interior elements in a room. It combines an array of practical ideas and planning advice with actual case studies making it an inspirational reconsideration of color for anyone interested in interior design.
Ann Getty by
The first-ever compilation of the luxurious interiors from the influential designer and philanthropist Ann Getty. For those who are passionate about fine interiors, the preservation of antiques, the highest level of craftsmanship, and respect for architectural integrity.
Rene Herbst by
Herbst's enduring furniture designs provide fundamental lessons for today's interior designers. A staunch modernist, Herbst was a founding member and later president of the Union des artistes modernes (UAM) in France, which sought to make domestic comfort accessible to all, regardless of class.
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