Don’t Forget! Room design priorities will vary depending on the function of the room, e.g. a bathroom will require privacy and must be hygienic and easy to clean.
Don’t Forget! When decorating a room it is a good idea to repurpose or upcycle objects or pieces of furniture. Existing items can be redesigned to fit in with the new colour scheme. It saves money and protects the environment.
Revision Questions
1. Outline the features of a good design. 2. Explain each of the following terms in relation to room planning: (a) proportion, (b) emphasis, (c) balance.
3. How does colour influence our home? 4. Suggest ways we can be environmentally aware when designing our homes.
Floor plans A floor plan is a sketch of a room drawn to scale on graph paper, showing the position of fixtures like doors and windows. Furniture can be drawn to scale, cut out and moved around the plan to find the best fit.
Learning There are a number of free room design software apps for iPads, tablets and PCs to help you design rooms. Find out what is available and share your discoveries with the class.
