Space Planning

About the Book

Although this book is not for dummies, it can be an “easy to read and practice” guide for residential interior space planning which can be used by a variety of people who desire to learn about the subject. If you are a student in architectural or interior design and decorating school, you will find this book attractive and useful as you will be able to obtain a systematic information process toward a successful space planning while you will have the chance to practice on a few different projects.

If you are a non-English speaking professional in design field who wants to refresh his/her knowledge about “space planning” in English, you will have an easy-to-follow source which will walk you through the subject.

If you want to touch the basics of interior design and decorating to see if you are interested in studying this field, you will finish this book with some basic drawing skills, a methodology for a successful “space planning,” and a quick review of elements and principles of design which will give you the basic definition of design tools and the chance tom review and work on a few projects.

If you are a homeowner who needs some minor renovation or changes in interiors, you can still use this book as a “do-by-yourself” guide. If you are a sales representative in a furniture shop, you will get the knowledge you need to help your client and the chance to practice to be ready for different cases.

If you are a realtor who wants to appear more professional in front of clients by helping them improve their interior arrangement to sell the property faster, you will find it like a handbook with tangible samples to carry with you. Design wise, the vocabulary will make you confident to communicate efficiently.

And finally, if you are just curious to know what space planning is all about, you will have a source of basic definitions and rules to feed your curiosity.

About the Author

Lamieh Esteghlalian was born, raised and educated in Iran where she obtained a B.Sc. in Architecture from the University of Science &Technology in Tehran, Iran. She immigrated to Canada in 1999 and continued her professional involvement in a number of space planning, interior design and architecture related projects. While in Vancouver, BC, she obtained a diploma in Interior Design from the QC school of design, served as a Space Planning instructor with Choices Decor Group, and presented at the Canadian Council of Rehabilitation & Work Congress in July 2001. She also managed her own interior design business for nearly 5 years in Vancouver, BC. Lamieh and her husband currently live in Calgary, Alberta where they run the real estate development firm, Darafzin Design and Development.”