Interior Design Institute:
Student Modules
Examples of assignments completed as part of my interior design coursework to fulfill the requirements for obtaining my certificate.
Module 3: Moodboard
Desert Bohemian
The curated collection of culturally inspired pieces set the tone of the “Bohemian” style. Whilst the rich warm tones of the Sedona Desert sunset inspire the rustic color palette. Thus, creating a free spirt or “nonconformist” space that evokes the mood of the Desert Bohemian. The blend of the Indian rug, Moroccan pillows, African Pottery and Native American baskets create a harmonious synergy because the colors of each piece reflect the desert color palette. Especially since many of the pieces lean into the 60/30/10 ratio, where most of the colors are focused on the soft neutral colors. The various scales of the patterns were purposefully chosen to play on the negative and positive spaces which evokes an artisanal and inviting space. Woven straw pendant lighting was chosen as the main source of light as the basketweave creates a soft statement with its organic shape and allows the light to filter onto the room. The Native American ceramic lamp serves as secondary lighting, as well as plays into the collection of patterns within the room. Lastly, sun-bleached wood was chosen for the hardline furniture pieces as it adds a rustic element and emphasizes the desert bohemian style. Module 4: Floorplan
PREVIOUS FLOOR PLAN
THE BRIEF
Your client is female, married, has a ten-year-old girl and a twelve-year-old boy and wants to modernize her home. She loves to cook but doesn’t want to feel isolated in the kitchen. She rarely entertains in a formal setting and she prefers family-oriented occasions. The bedrooms are upstairs; however, she only wants to renovate the entire ground floor of her home. A structural engineer has conducted an analysis of the home and advised that the perimeter
walls and the walls supporting the upper staircase are load-bearing and cannot be removed. The client has engaged you to redesign the entire ground floor and has advised that the new design is to incorporate the following requirements:
MUST INCLUDE
■ Open plan design to incorporate the dining, kitchen and living
■ Water closet (WC)
■ Laundry room - a separate room, concealed behind a floor to ceiling cupboard or incorporated with another room
■ Study - a separate room, a computer station or incorporated with another roomREVISED FLOOR PLAN