Interior Decorating

Printable Version

November 2011

This study guide will be useful in finding information about interior decorating, business management, displays and merchandising.

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Reference and Reserve Books at a Glance

Resources

• Business Communication
• Principles and Elements of Design
• Colour and Lighting
• Decorating Styles
• Drawing and Sketching
• Space Planning
• Computer Assisted Design (AutoCAD)
• Textiles
• Interior Decorating
• Residential Decorating
• Visual Merchandising

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• Dictionary of Business Terms (REF HF1001 .F75 2007)

Online Reference

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• Business: The Ultimate Resource – Dictionary of Business and Management
• The Thames & Hudson Dictionary of Design Since 1900

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Books

• Building Systems for Interior Designers 2nd ed. (TH6014 .B56 2010)
• Kitchen and Bath Design: A Guide to Planning Basics (NA8330 .K595 2011)
• Contemporary Color: Theory and Use (ND1488 .B56 2012)
• Color Planning for Interiors: An Integrated Approach to Designed Spaces (NK2115.5 .C6 P67 2009)
• Architectural Drafting for Interior Designers (NA2708 .C58 2008)
• Designer's Guide to Decorative Accessories (NK1710 .C76 2009)
• Design Graphics: Drawing techniques for Design Professionals 2nd ed. (NK2113.5 .K64 2006)
• Interior Design & Decoration 6th ed. (NK2110 .W55 2008)
• Lighting Retrofit and Relighting: A Guide to Energy Efficient Lighting (TH7703 .B46 2011)
• Excellence in Business Communication (HF5718.2.C3 T48 2011)
• Introduction to Business (HF1008 .R57 2011)
• Essentials of Business Communication (HF5718.3 .G837 2010)
• Residential Lighting: A Practical Guide to Beautiful and Sustainable Design 2nd ed. (TH7975 .D8 W49 2009)
• Portfolios for Interior Designers: A Guide to Portfolios, creative resume, and the job search (NK2113.5 .M59 2010)
• Interior Design in Practice: Case Studies of Successful Business Models (NK2116.2 M38 2010)
• The Architecture of Light: Architectural Lighting Design Concepts and Techniques: A Textbook of Procedures and Practices for the Architect, Interior designer and Lighting Designer (TH7703 .R87 2008)
• Visual Merchandising: Window and In-Store Displays for Retail (HF5845 .M67 2008)
• Silent Selling: Best Practices and Effective Strategies in Visual Merchandising 3rd ed. (HF5845 .B45 2006)
• Visual Merchandising and Display 5th ed. (HF5845 .P364 2006)
• A Tutorial Guide to AutoCAD 2008 (T385 .L628 2008)
• Understanding Color: An Introduction for Designers 4th ed. (NK1548 .H66 2011)
• Fabric Reference (TS1445 .H85 2009)
• Color: A Workshop Approach (ND1489 .H67 2005)
• Color Drawing: Design Drawing Skills and Techniques for Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers 3rd ed. (NC892 .D69 2007)
• AutoCAD 2008 for Interior Design and Space Planning (NK2114 .K57 2008)
• Interior Design in Practice: Case Studies of Successful Business Models (NK2116.2 .M38 2010)

Design Software

• Adobe Design CS4 - Illustrator, InDesign & Photoshop
• AutoDesk or AutoCAD 2011
• Inkscape

Websites and Online Magazines

• Canadian Business
• Elle Décor
• Style at Home
• Architectural Digest
• Trends Magazine
• Trends eMagazines

Organizations, Associations and Community Resources

• Alberta Association of Architects
• Canadian Decorators’ Association
• Calgary Home and Garden Show

Web Resources

• Alberta Program and Services: Business in Alberta
• Alberta Women Entrepreneurs
• Visual Merchandiser Occupational Profile
• Interior Decorator Occupational Profile
• Canada Business Services for Entrepreneurs
• Canadian Small Business Financing
• Statistics Canada
• The Business Link: Alberta Business Information

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