* the Field of Interior Design * Aesthetics, Elements, and Principles of Design * Colour Theory and Applications * Light and Lighting Systems * Socially Responsible Design * the Design Process * Communicating the Vision * Architectural Elements of Interior Design * Furnishing the Interior: the Lining * Furnishing the Interior: Furnishings and Accessories * Period Design Styles: the Classics and Their Successors * Modern Design Styles * Trends and Forecasting * the Business of Interior Design TEXT FEATURES * Chapters organised from the general to the specific * List of key terms and summary of key points for each chapter * "Conversations" (interviews with well-known experts in the design field) * "Then and Now" (comparative snapshots of design trends and personalities) * "Time Line" (illustrated historical review of interior design highlights) * Case studies and exercises to encourage application of knowledge to practice * Appendices including glossary of terms (with pronunciation guides); list of web sites and resources; educational, professional, and trade organisations; and references by topic * Instructor's Guide includes recommended course outlines for quarter and semester courses; lecture notes and suggestions for teaching each chapter; and exercises, projects, assignments and exams for a variety of levels CD-ROM FEATURES * Video Interviews * Sample forms and charts relating to the business practice chapters.