Interior Design and Decorating 30
INDD20
Module 20: Materials, Treatments and Finishes (Optional)
Outcome
Explore the
characteristics of
interior materials,
treatments and
finishes.
Indicators
| (a) | Discuss how interior decorators use materials, treatments and finishes to personalize spaces. |
| (b) | Examine a variety of design trends (e.g., shabby chic, farmhouse, industrial) represented in decorating and design. |
| (c) | Provide examples of how seasonal trends are implemented in residential and commercial spaces. |
| (d) | Analyze factors (e.g., client tastes, life cycle, flammability, infection control, decorative theme, energy conservation, maintenance, budget) to consider when decorating residential or commercial spaces. |
| (e) | Identify common styles of wall, ceiling and floor treatments for decorating residential and commercial interiors. |
| (f) | Compare the advantages and disadvantages of common types of wall treatments (e.g., paint, wallcoverings, cladding). |
| (g) | Research the characteristics and potential environmental impacts of common soft (e.g., carpet, resilient flooring) and hard (e.g., wood, tile, concrete) flooring materials. |
| (h) | Investigate the characteristics, including energy efficiency, of common window treatments (e.g., blinds, shutters, curtains, drapes, shades). |
| (i) | Estimate the quantity, cost of materials or finishes and labour to decorate a particular area in a commercial or residential space. |
| (j) | Construct a style board of potential materials, treatments and finishes to present to clients. |
| (k) | Research various levels of legislation and programs (e.g., LEED® Indoor Environmental Quality credits, LEED® Canada-CI for commercial interiors) that encourage the responsible use of materials and finishes. |
| (l) | Identify potential health, safety and welfare considerations (e.g., allergic reactions, sickness, fire hazard), when decorating residential or commercial spaces that can result from the inappropriate selection of interior materials, particularly flammable and combustible materials and those that emit toxins and toxic fumes. |
| (m) |
Explain how to use technical sheets, safety data sheets and pictograms from the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) to obtain information about product safety. |
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