P. Parimalam, A. Andal textbook of Interior Decoration

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Interior decoration is a field of expanding vocational opportunities creating an increasing demand for its graduates. Its importance lies in the fact that the interior use of room is changing frequently due to the fast changing lifestyle. In the process, many schools of interior design are started and they offer diplomas and degrees. Though there are a number of books on this subject from the Western world, the authors felt the need for a book to suit Indian situation. <><> Interior decoration is a field of expanding vocational opportunities creating increasing demand for its graduates. Interior designers draw upon many disciplines to enhance the function, safety and aesthetics of interior spaces. Many schools of interior design are started and they offer diplomas and degrees. Though there are number of books on this subject from the Western world, there are only few books that bridge the gap of interior design and decoration concepts and its application to Indian situations. <><> The book covers topics such as elements and principles of design, colour, furniture arrangement, furnishings, lighting, window treatments accessories, flower arrangement and floor and wall finishes. To ensure easy understandability, certain designs and concepts have been illustrated in a simple and build manner. To enhance the interest and creativity of the readers, assignments and project work is included in all the chapter. To enable the users of this book to have a clear and a comprehensive understanding, exercises comprising of objective type questions and statements also form a part of the book. Thus this book will cater to the needs of the student community of various faculties such as interior designing, Home Science, Home Economics, Architecture etc.