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Interior Design for Professionals
Books, Manuals, Textbooks, Codes, Forms for Professionals
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Interiors:
An Introduction
by Karla J. Nielson, David A Taylor
Paperback: 512 pages ISBN: 0072965207
Publisher: McGraw-Hill 4 edition (January 18, 2006) |
| Interiors: An Introduction offers an
introduction to the elements of residential and commercial interior design. Whether the
goal is a career in interior design, or simply a better understanding of how to enhance
one's own living space, the information and ideas in this text will help readers achieve
it. The text presents timeless design principles and elements and their application to
interiors. In addition, the authors describe the numerous choices of materials,
furnishings, and components used in interior design. |
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Interior
Design Reference Manual: A Guide to the NCIDQ Exam by David Kent Ballast
Hardcover: 358 pages ISBN: 1591260477
Pub: Professional Pub (CA); 3rd ed (Feb 15, 2006) |
| The most complete preparation
available for the NCIDQ exam, helping thousands of candidates to receive their
certification. Solid review of all exam topics, along with 233 exam-like practice problems
with solutions. Updated for the new exam format. Used by more interior designers than any
other study aid. |
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The
Codes Guidebook for Interiors
by Harmon & Kennon
Hardcover: 544 pages ISBN: 0470592095
Publisher: Wiley; 5th (March 22, 2011) |
| This Fifth Edition features
jargon-free explanations of all the codes and standards of concern to designers and
architects, including performance codes, fire codes, building and finish standards, energy
codes, and Americans with Disabilities standards. The book uses an easy-to-navigate format
that is geared towards the code process as a whole, to take readers step-by-step through
the codes relevant at each stage in the design process. |
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The
Codes Guidebook for Interiors: Study Guide
by Harmon & Kennon
Paperback: 160 pages ISBN: 0470592109
Publisher: Wiley; 5th (March 22, 2011) |
| The only guide devoted exclusively
to codes applicable to interiors, this award-winning resource provides jargon-free
explanations of all the major codes, standards, and federal regulations pertaining to the
construction, alteration, and maintenance of commercial and residential interiors of all
sizes. Designed to help you pass the NCIDQ, ARE, and other licensing exams. |
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The
Interior Design Business Handbook: A Complete Guide to Profitability
by Mary V. Knackstedt
Hardcover: 528 pages ISBN: 0471696986
Publisher: Wiley; 4 edition (February 3, 2006) |
| This Fourth Edition covers computer
software and database tools that are written exclusively for the interior design field and
general financial and project management programs that can streamline internal office
processes. In addition to presenting the most recent banking changes, it also features an
updated credit section that compares current and past procedures for obtaining and using
credit. |
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Business
and Legal Forms for Interior Designers
by Tad Crawford, Eva Doman Bruck
Paperback: 240 pages ISBN: 1581150971
Publisher: Allworth Press; BK & CD (July 1, 2001) |
| This latest addition to the
best-selling Business and Legal Forms series provides 45 essential forms and
checklists–all ready to copy and put to immediate use in any interior design studio!
Each form includes step-by-step instructions and can be used as is, or easily tailored to
meet a specific business situation. The CD-ROM contains electronic copies of all these
forms and checklists in both Mac and PC formats. |
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Marketing
Interior Design
By Lloyd Princeton
Paperback: 256 pages ISBN: 1581156626
Publisher: Allworth Press; Orig ed (July 28, 2009) |
| In Marketing Interior Design,
Lloyd Princeton offers you the same high-quality insights that he gives to his clientele.
Drawing on his professional expertise as well as the experiences of his clients, he
provides detailed guidance on: what to charge, designing promotional materials, finding
leads, and more. |
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How
to Start and Operate Your Own Design Firm: A Guide for Interior Designers and
Architects
by Albert W. Rubeling Jr.
Paperback: 256 pages ISBN: 1581154747
Publisher: Allworth Press; 2nd ed (May 1, 2007) |
| Build a business from the ground
up with this complete step-by-step guide. Takes readers step-by-step through the process
of establishing a business, from developing a business plan to running an office. This
comprehensive guide is packed with nuts-and-bolts information. |
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The Color
Scheme Bible: Inspirational Palettes For Designing Home Interiors
by Anna Starmer
Spiral-bound: 255 pages ISBN: 1554070325
Publisher: Firefly Books Ltd; (March 16, 2005) |
| An essential handbook for home
decorators and interior designers, this is a practical and inspiring reference for those
who want to take advantage of different colors without clashing. It contains 150 color
scheme ideas for home decorators and interior designers. The book explains how to choose
colors that will complement each other for a subdued effect, and which colors and
combinations will energize the room. The book also includes a variety of color combination
palettes that can be used with different materials for refreshingly original color
schemes. |
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Books, Manuals, Textbooks, Codes, Forms for Professionals
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