Title: Select interior finishes for a project.
Course: Interior Design II (19263-II) > Section: Developing a Design

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?