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Sometimes when people build
a house, they can get lost in
the construction process and
the materials they need to
actually build the home.
But, the interior of the house
is also very important. This is
the area that you will be living
in every day.
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The materials used for the inside
of the home can vary greatly.
Interior decisions include paint
colors, wall finishes, cabinets,
faucets, tile, etc. The list can go
on and on.
As a designer, it is your job to
help people make some of these
decisions.
With your education, training,
and experience, you should be
able to help them make
educated decisions about
materials for their home.
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When selecting these
materials, it is very helpful to
see how they would all look
together—this is the general
idea behind a display board.
These boards should be
developed in a visually
appealing and informative
format.
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You can obtain samples of
materials, colors, paint, etc.
from your local home
improvement stores.
Employees are used to
handing out samples for
people to use before they buy.
Be sure you politely and
professionally approach these
places. If you do, employees
are usually willing to help
within their means.
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Other excellent sources are
design periodicals or design
websites.
Many design magazines have
manufacturer pages that offer
samples.
You may have to fill out a mailin form or visit their website
for information.
You can also call some of these
manufacturers to obtain
samples.
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You generally start with some
type of “base” board to place
the items on.
The various pieces should be
planned out before being
permanently adhered to the
board.
The board should have a clear
purpose, format, and theme
for clarity.
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Let’s apply your new
knowledge and create our own
material boards.
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