Interior Design II Review
ARCHITECTURE
Draw the following roof types
Gambrel
Gable
Saltbox
Windows with a central arched window flanked by two smaller windows are called Palladian
A window where top pane of glass can be lowered and the lower pane of glass can be raised
is Double Hung
Which style of house generally has gingerbread decoration? Victorian – Queen Anne
What is the broad triangular form above a door or window? Pediment
Draw a picture of a Doric, Ionic & Corinthian column (just the capital)
A tall open porch over the front entrance is called Portico
Many of Frank Lloyd Wright’s residential designs are characterized by horizontal lines, low
pitched roofs,
The architectural style associated with Thomas Jefferson Federal Style
FLOOR PLANS & BLUEPRINTS
Draw symbols for
Ceiling Light
220 volt outlet
Sliding Doors
What is the difference between a detail drawing, a perspective, and an elevation drawing?
Detail – information to describe construction of special architectural features
Perspective – shows space as it would appear standing in one spot
Elevation – show the finished appearance and height dimensions of the walls
The work triangle in a kitchen connects what three points? sink, refrigerator, range (oven/stove)
The flow of traffic in a room can be effectively controlled by furniture placement
In ¼” scale, ½” is equivalent to 2 feet
FURNITURE
Chairs with cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet are typical of what period? Queen Anne.
OR Georgian
What style is characterized by being plain, simple, emphasizing utility, and displaying highquality craftsmanship Shaker Style
Which style often uses slender, tapered legs Sheraton
In what period was the ladderback chair common Colonial
The chair back of Hepplewhite furniture is characterized by the use of shield (think “white knight”)
The chair back of Duncan Phyfe furniture is characterized by the use of lyre (Drum & “phyfe”)
The decorative process of spinning and shaping wood on a lathe often used in Jacobean and
Early American furniture styles is called turning
The top decoration on a highboy is called a __pediment__
An armoire is a French closet
Draw the following joints
Dowel
Mortise & Tenon
Tongue and Groove
What type of joint is usually used in a high-quality chest of drawers dovetail
List 3
Hardwood
Softwood
__oak____maple_ _teak_____
__cedar___________cyprus__
__walnut_____cherry______
__pine__(ponderosa, sugar, white)__
__pecan_____mahogany_____
__redwood_______________
What is the best wood for making the frame of and upholstered piece of furniture
kiln dried hardwood
Which weave is best for upholstery that will be used frequently twill
Laminating a thin layer of wood over a less-expensive wood is called veneer
Plywood is three to five layers of less-expensive wood glued together
This helps to evaluate the efficiency of the kitchen work triangle
Which style of kitchen will have the most traffic patterns go through the work triangle? Corridor
Which kitchen style is the most economical the most suitable or apartments and small living
spaces? U-shaped
FIBERS & FABRICS
When selecting fabrics for window treatments be aware that sunlight damages fabric
The weave that forms a diagonal line and strong, durable fabric is twill
List 3
Natural fibers
Cotton
Linen
Wool
Silk
Synthetic
Polyester
Nylon
Acrylic
Rayon
The fiber that is tough (durable) and long-lasting nylon
Which fabric covering will make the sofa appear largest? ???
A natural fiber that is very absorbent and warmer than all other fibers is wool
What fabric covering will make a sofa appear large ___repeat____________________
A natural fiber that is very absorbent and very warm ___repeat_______________________
FLOORING
An advantage of a hard floor treatment is __durability_____________
This flooring has a resilient surface and returns to its original shape after stress _vinyl____
The closeness with which yarns are tufted, woven, or tied is density
The most important characteristic to consider when selecting carpet is cost
Which carpet style camouflages traffic paths berber
SURFACE TREATMENTS
Choose a color of paint that is __slightly darker than desired color_____
The number printed on wallpaper that indicates it is from a certain dye lot is a
batch/run number
Chair rail molding is placed how high up on the wall? About 3 feet
The most popular and least expensive wall treatment is paint
The advantage of a cornice is hides flaws between walls & ceiling
WINDOWS & LIGHTING
Which window treatment is most effective in reducing the heat loss and heat gain? shades
Which lighting provides illumination throughout a room and helps even out contrasts and
shadows? general
Which bulbs use more electricity than fluorescent lights? incandescent
The primary function of a window shade is light control
Track lighting is an adjustable ceiling/wall mounted lighting that often includes more than one
fixture