Color, Space, and Style collects the information essential to planning and executing interiors projects of all shapes and sizes, and distils it in a format that is as easy to use as it is to carry. In the world of interior design, thousands of bits of crucial information are scattered across a wide array of sources. Section 2, Space examines ways of composing rooms as spatial environments while speaking to functional and life-safety concerns. Section 1, Fundamentals , provides a step-by-step overview of an interiors project, describing the scope of professional services, the project schedule, and the design and presentation tools used by designers. Section 4, Environments , looks at aspects of interior design that help create a specific mood or character, such as natural and artificial lighting, sound and smell. Section 3, Surface , identifies options in color, material, texture, and pattern, while addressing maintenance and performance issues. Lastly, section 6, Resources , gathers a wealth of useful data, from sustainability guidelines to online sources for interiors-related research. Section 5, Elements , describes the selection and specification of furniture and fixtures, as well as other components essential to an interior environment, such as artwork and accessories. 2007