Authors: Evelyn L. Lewis, Ed.D. and Carolyn S. Turner, Ph.D.

Housing and Interior Design is the perfect choice for introducing students to the fascinating world of housing and interior design. With a striking design and beautiful illustrations, this teaching package helps students examine housing needs and choices, the basic principles of interior design and design presentation, and opportunities in a wide range of housing and interior design careers.

Table of Contents

Abbreviated Contents

Housing and Interior Design, 10th Edition

• Front Matter
• Part 1 Housing for You
• • 1 - Housing and Human Needs
  • 2 - Influences on Housing
• Part 2 Making Housing Choices
• • 3 - Using Decision-Making Skills
  • 4 - Choosing a Place to Live
  • 5 - Acquiring Housing
• Part 3 From the Ground Up
• • 6 - The Evolution of Exteriors
  • 7 - Understanding House Plans
  • 8 - House Construction
  • 9 - The Systems Within
• Part 4 The Inside Story
• • 10 - Using the Elements of Design
  • 11 - Using Color Effectively
  • 12 - Using the Principles of Design
  • 13 - Textiles for Environments
  • 14 - Creating Interior Backgrounds
  • 15 - Furniture Styles and Construction
  • 16 - Arranging and Selecting Furniture
  • 17 - Window Treatments, Lighting, and Accessories
  • 18 - Selecting Appliances and Electronics
  • 19 - Planning and Presenting Interior Designs
• Part 5 A Safe and Attractive Environment
• • 20 - The Outdoor Living Space and Environment
  • 21 - Home Safety and Security
  • 22 - Maintaining a Home
  • 23 - Trends in Housing Design and Technology
• Part 6 Careers in Housing and Interiors
• • 24 - Researching Careers
  • 25 - Preparing for Career Success
• Appendix A Housing and Related Legislation
• Appendix B Entrepreneurship
• Appendix C ASID Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Appendix D Related Careers
• Appendix E Practical Math Review
• Glossary
• Index