interior design flashcards ( BYU INTDE 041)

Which of these ratios is closest to the golden mean? - 1:1 - 1:2 - 1:3 - 2:3 - 2:5

2:3

How large should a conversation area be? - 2 to 3 feet in diameter - 4 to 6 feet in diameter - 8 to 12 feet in diameter - 14 to 16 feet in diameter

8 to 12 feet in diameter

Which kitchen arrangement best keeps non-essential traffic out of the kitchen? - corridor - U-shaped - L-shaped - island

U-shaped

f you want to design a room that captures a lot of attention, which of these would be the best use of shapes and forms? - Use a few triangular objects in a mostly rectangular room. - Use only rectangular shapes. - Use only circular shapes. - Use predominantly rectangular shapes, but use circular shapes for relief.

Use only circular shapes

For which of these spaces would you most likely use diagonal lines, triangles, open space, and red or yellow? - a bedroom - a reading room - a gym or workout room - a formal dining room

a gym or workout room

which pattern of decorative design is shown in this image? - geometric - naturalistic - abstract - conventional

abstract

Which of these should be avoided? - facing furniture toward a fireplace - facilitating multiple functions in a single room - having a small work triangle in the kitchen - arranging furniture such that one must walk through a conversation area to walk through a room

arranging furniture such that one must walk through a conversation area to walk through a room

how can you best improve your presentation skills? - create stunning visuals. - create outlines for the topics you'd like to cover - ask for feedback after a presentation or after practicing a presentation. - ask someone to co-present with you.

ask for feedback aftera presentation or after practicing a presentation.

what's the best way to get to know a client's individual preferences while designing? - guess their preferences - don't worry about their preferences because you probably know better than they do anyway. - assume they prefer what most people prefer - ask them questions

ask them questions

Which color would pair well with smooth, sleek surfaces and vertical lines to create a formal feel? - black - yellow - orange - green

black

Which of these attributes increases visual weight? - transparency - small scale - positioning below eye level - bright, warm colors

bright, warm colors

Which type of shape would lend itself to help create a feel of femininity that could be used in a little girl's room? - diamonds - rectangles - circles - triangles

circles

Which of these is a common way to create a sense of privacy? - Use dark colors in large spaces and light colors in small spaces. - Close off spaces from one another, often using walls and doors. - Use large windows and mirrors to keep an eye on what's going on outside your space. - Create small, open spaces, like a deck for sitting.

close off spaces from one another, often using walls and doors

Which color scheme is represented by the following image? - complementary direct - complementary split - complementary alternate - monochromatic - complementary double triad

complementary double

Which of these lists contains only forms? - cones, cylinders, spheres, cubes - rectangles, squares, triangles, cones - circles, diamonds, rectangles - squares, cylinders, cones, triangles

cones, cylinders, spheres, cubes

What type of space helps create a warm, comfortable feeling? - open - tall - closed-off - confined

confined

which of these is a pattern of decorative design that is a stylized adaptation from nature? - geometric - conventional - abstract - naturalistic

conventional

a representation of a beach and ocean life that is composed entirely of colored squares, circles, and rectangles would likely be considered: - structural. - naturalistic. - conventional. - abstract.

conventional.

The golden mean helps designers - choose an appropriate scale. - create aesthetically pleasing proportions. - measure colors accurately. - balance the objects within a space.

create aesthetically pleasing proportions

Which type of line creates a feminine, graceful feeling in a design? - diagonal - vertical - horizontal - curved

curved

If you were marketing a whole foods store as "fresh" and "natural," which of these sets of elements would best fit the interior design? - diagonal lines, smooth textures, and open space - horizontal lines, confined space, and blue with orange accents - curved lines, rough textures, and green with brown accents - abstract pattern, open space, and red with yellow accents

curved lines, rough textures, and green with brown accents

when the design is ornamentation only and is not part of the basic structure, it is: - geometric. - abstract. - decorative. - structural.

decorative.

Which of the following rooms should most likely be placed near the kitchen? - dining area - living room - bathroom - bedroom

dining area

Which of the following is a scaled drawing that contains less detail than a blueprint and is commonly used by consumers, decorators, and real estate agents? - open plan - floor plan - space requirements - elevation plan

floor plan

A flower arrangement placed on a table can be used as a: - golden mean. - naturalistic design pattern. - focal point. - balance.

focal point

Which of these principles of design is most important for simplifying the experience of the person using a space? - balance - rhythm - focal point - scale

focal point

all presentations should be: - no more than 15-20 minutes in length - complex enough to account for every plausible scenario - free from errors and misspellings - visually oriented (use lots of pictures).

free from errors and misspellings

What type of feelings are associated with an open space? - comfortable or restricted - free or empty - warm or protected - private or isolated

free or empty

What is the work flow captured by the work triangle? - from fridge, to microwave, to table, and back to fridge - from counter, to stove or oven, to sink, and back to counter - from fridge, to table, to garbage can - from fridge, to sink, to stove or oven, and back to fridge

from fridge, to sink, to stove or oven, and back to fridge

which pattern of decorative design is shown in this image? - abstract - conventional - geometric - naturalistic

geometric

Rhythm in which a color goes from light to dark or objects go from large to small is achieved by: - opposition. - radiation. - gradation. - transition.

gradation

A mood board (a visual display of the elements that you intend to use in a space, but not necessarily presented in any particular order) would be a tool most helpful in establishing which principle of design? - harmony - balance - rhythm - scale

harmony

Balancing unity and variety creates: - emphasis. - harmony. - repetition. - proportion.

harmony.

Using a unifying theme in the component parts of a space that helps blend them together is a way to create: - harmony. - transition. - radiation. - emphasis.

harmony.

which of these needs is the most fundamental according to maslow's hierarchy? - having a cave to sleep in - having a family - having confidence in your own abilities - having food to eat

having food to eat

Which of these would you use to create a natural feel? - painted wood floor boards and crown molding. - homespun linen drapes - polished marble floors - a glass tabletop

homespun linen drapes

which of these is a design decision you would make when designing the structure of a table? - what color it should be - how many legs it should have - what type of food should be served on it - how many people should use it

how many legs it should have

which of these makes your idea appear fully formed? - keeping noticeable able errors and flaws out of your presentation - exhibiting extreme amounts of creativity in how you target your audience - including details of how it will look, or be, when implemented - presenting a lot of ideas at once

including details of how it will look, or be, when implemented

why should you be professional when presenting your ideas? - it's important to persuade your client that your ideas are worth considering. - professional presentation helps turn bad ideas into good ideas. - You want to make sure the client always agrees with you. - only professionally presented ideas are good ideas.

it's important to persuade your client that your ideas are worth considering.

Which room is part of the work zone? - bedroom - family room - bathroom - kitchen

kitchen

All of the following are considerations when evaluating a floor plan except: - circulation patterns. - potential furniture arrangements. - landscaping. - the sizes and shapes of the rooms.

landscaping.

When selecting appropriate textures, the designer is most concerned with the effect they will have on: - temperature, safety, and durability. - lighting, maintenance, and acoustics. - cost, availability, and installation.

lighting, maintenance, and acoustics

decorative design should not: - make it difficult to use the decorated object. - use high quality materials. - be pretty only for the sake of being pretty. - attempt to fit into more than one design pattern.

make it difficult to use the decorated object.

what are the four patterns that papoly to decorative design? - squares, rectables, triangles, circles - structural, decorative, embellishment, contemporary - naturalistic, conventional, geometric, and abstract - fabrics, wallpaper, rugs, window dressing

naturalistic, conventional, geometric, and abstract

Circular forms tend to convey feelings of: - stability and unity. - rigidity and masculinity. - action and strength. - nature and continuity.

nature and continuity

Why must designers learn to manipulate the perception of space? - Often manipulating the actual space is difficult or expensive. - Clients always want rooms to feel larger than they actually are. - Most people have open spaces because construction is easier for open spaces, but most people want closed-off spaces. - There tends to be an oversupply of space in most existing homes.

often manipulating the actual space is difficult or expensive.

letting used to label floor plans and blueprints should be: - written out by hand. - small enough to hardly be noticed. - orderly and neat. - typed on a computer.

orderly and neat.

Which of these is an example of variety? - placing a shaggy rug on polished tile - maintaining a warm color scheme - keeping plenty of space available for food storage near the kitchen - placing drapes or curtains on windows

placing a shaggy rug on polished tile

Which of these means the ratio of parts to the whole? - emphasis - harmony - proportion - balance

proportion

Balance that moves out from a central point is called: - radial. - symmetrical. - asymmetrical. - a wheel.

radial

Which type of balance would be best to draw your attention to a single focal point? - symmetrical - radial - symmetrical

radial

In which of these options is rhythm achieved by using the same element throughout a space? - gradation - repetition - radiation - transition

repetition

What feeling tends to be created by the use of horizontal line? - graceful - active - dignified - restful

restful

When evaluating a room for the amount of usable space, which of the following is most important? - Many architectural features should be built into a room. - Several windows should be placed on each wall. - Rooms should have some wall space that is not broken up with many windows and doors. - Doorways should break up wall space.

rooms should have some wall space that is not broken up with many windows and doors.

Which type of surface tends to absorb light, making it appear darker? - hard - rough - smooth - slick

rough

The functional zones of a home are: - storage, living room, and kitchen. - indoor and outdoor. - basement, main floor, and second story. - social, work, and private.

social, work, and private

Floor plans do not contain the necessary information to: - study the color and design of backgrounds. - study architectural details of the home. - study a space for suitability to the lifestyles of the family. - assemble a decorating plan.

study the color and design of the backgrounds

What does this floor plan symbol represent? - 110 outlet - ceiling light - switch - 220 outlet

switch

the structural design of a lamp includes: - the color of the stand. - the pattern on the lamp shade. - the height of the lamp. - where the lamp is placed.

the height of the lamp.

why is it a problem if an architect forgets to include pulumbing in their plans for a residential home? - the home would fail to help meet some of the most basic human needs. - the home would help clients self-actualize. - the home would focus too much on helping meet common goals. - the home would lose much of its beauty or aesthetic value.

the home would fail to help meet some of the most basic human needs.

a structural design easily reveals which aspect of an object? - the presentation - the patterns of decorative design - the materials used - the decorative elements

the patterns of decorative design

What is the most important thing to consider when planning for scale? - whether you like small things or large things - whether you want to create a feel of stability or delicateness - the sizes of the people who will interact regularly with your design - the sizes of average male and female adults

the size of the people who will interact regularly with your design

A bathroom that consists of a sink, toilet, and shower is called a: half bath. full bath. powder room. three-quarters bath.

three-quarters bath

what is the main purpose for asking your clients questions? - to make your job easier - to better understand common goals held by most people - to better understand their individual needs, goals, values, and preferences - to figure out their basic human needs

to better understand their individual needs, goals, values, and preferences

What is the purpose of emphasis? - to lead the eye out of the room - to point attention toward designed focal points - to create a sense of balance - to draw attention away from designed focal points

to point attention toward designed focal points

Which of these is a common purpose for designing focal points? - to improve the acoustics of the space - to increase competition for attention - to simplify the space - to reduce the negative space

to simplify the space

What does this floor plan symbol represent? - sink - wall light - toilet - water heater

toilet

In which of these options is rhythm achieved by an element or feature that runs from at least one area to the next area? - gradation - radiation - opposition - repetition - transition

transition

Which of these are unimportant when considering where to place furniture? - types of floor covering - fireplaces - air circulation vents - electrical outlets

types of floor covering

Which two concepts when put together create harmony? - unity and variety - function and form - rhythm and unity - theme and organization

unity and variety

Which of the following uses the principles of design to help create a feeling of stability? - using large-scale items in balance - using variety in rhythm - using emphasis on harmony - using progression or gradation leading up to a focal point

using large-scale items in balance

which of these is an appropriate time to ask your client questions? - when they accept one of your suggestions - when they reject one of your suggestions - when you're not sure what their preferences are - all of the above

when they accept one of your suggestions, when they reject one of your suggestions, when you're not sure what their preferences are, (all of the above)

Which of the following colors are warm? - violet, blue, green - yellow, green, blue - blue, violet, red - yellow, orange, red

yellow, orange, red