Selection should include
- floor coverings
- wall finishes
- ceilings
- wood finishes (e.g., millwork, cabinetry, surfaces).
Selection should be in accordance with the elements and principles of design and should satisfy the scope of the project.
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the characteristics of common interior finishing materials used for floor coverings, wall finishes, ceilings, cabinetry, and countertops?
- Why should the degree of environmental friendliness of these materials be considered important?
Communication
- What communication skills assist with the selection of interior finishing materials to be used in a client’s interior design project?
- How can an interior design professional communicate to a client the features, advantages, and disadvantages of interior finishing materials?
Leadership
- What leadership skills assist with the inclusion of finishing materials that satisfy a client’s wishes and hold up well over time?
- How can a professional evaluate how well materials guidelines have been used to guide decisions about interior finishing materials for a project?
Management
- What training and resources assist with the inclusion of interior finishing materials in a design project?
- How can a professional manage a client's wishes about interior finishing materials while accounting for the degrees of integrity of the materials?