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Marketing Artwork for use in the fashion industry --- How do you go about selling designs for use as fabric? I'm an artist, and many have advised they would like to see my work on fabric -- i.e. for draperies, upholstery, linens. I also have many designs that would lend themselves well for clothing. Do you market it to individual designers - or, to fabric manufacturers? Thanks in advance for your help! any insights on the "how to" would be most appreciated. thanks so much!

WHAT IS A GOOD TOWN IN WYOMING TO OPEN A HIGH END CURTAIN, DRAPERY AND BLIND BUISNESS ? IM LOOKING TO RELOCATE TO WYOMING AND ALSO RELOCATE MY INTERIOR DESIGN BUISNESS OF 25 YRS ! WHAT TOWN IN WYOMING HAS THE INCOME TO SUPPORT A BUISNESS LIKE THIS ? 40 THOUSAND AND UP AVERAGE FAMILY INCOME !

What color, design, style of curtains should I hang in my formal living room? I have a carmel wall living room with "paprika" colored couches. The trim in the room is white (we're not painting it, even though we should) and the blinds are a dark wood (almost purple). I'm having trouble with the curtain design. We bought the drapery hardware before the curtains were picked out - nice wooden rods. The rod is too big for typical "pocket" valences or sheers. And with pinch pleat drapes, I don't like how the hook shows when you clip on the ring. And colors ... I found some curtains that matched the color of the couches, but it was too much of that one color. I've tried paisley sheers that had both the carmel and the paprika and even the purple to blend with the blinds, but the pocket was too small. I'm getting frustrated!

Hey Designers!...What is the color(s) of the year for design? somebody told me there are certain colors each year that are the main colors to use for design. interior design,clothing, draperies....please help me out! I have to design a shirt for a band and i want it to be as cool as possssssible. Thanks!

What topic on interior accessories interests you the most? I am schedule to do a community talk regarding interior design the end of Sept. I have decided to talk about the accessories of the home, but have discovered it is a broad topic and I only have 45 min - hour. Some of the outlines I have so far are: Table top accessories: Centerpieces, accent tables, mantles, coffee tables, etc. Drapery, Pillows, Bedding Lighting Kitchens - Cabinet tops, backsplashes Rugs/ Flooring Art/Sculpture Bookcases Entertainment Areas Bathroom Accessories Feel free to throw out your favorites or add what is missing.

How do I clip drapery panels together to form wider panels? I just put 4 faux silk drapery panels up to my very wide (112") living room window. It required 4 54" panels for adequate coverage. The panels will be opened and closed regularly for privacy and will require a lot of "arranging" each time to get the gaps out between the inner panels. I know I could sew them together (if I sewed!) or safety pin them (which would show from outside and look messy). Is there a product out there specifically designed to clip panels together in this situation? You'd think the industry would address this problem by making extra wide panels, but I couldn't find any in my extensive online search!

say u have designed a mid-formal family room for a couple.? u have specified the furniture, carpeting, and wall colors. A soft window treatment for the pair of windows flanking the sofa is yet to be designed. Until now your clients have been willing to spend an appropriate amount for the items you specified. You have drawn up several window treatment ideas and estimated their cost. The wife is apprehensive about the cost because she is used to buying ready-made draperies from a department store. How would you "sell" the idea of using a custom treatment to this client?

?? Anyone know how to market artwork for use as fabric design for the fashion industry? I'm an artist, and many have advised they would like to see my work on fabric -- i.e. for draperies, upholstery, linens. I also have many designs that would lend themselves well for clothing. Do you market it to individual designers - or, to fabric manufacturers? Thanks in advance for your help! Any insights you can share re: the "how to" would be most appreciated! Thanks again!

Have you ever disrespected the American Flag? (d) The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. It should never be festooned, drawn back, nor up, in folds, but always allowed to fall free. g) The flag should never have placed upon it, nor on any part of it, nor attached to it any mark, insignia, letter, word, figure, design, picture, or drawing of any nature. (j) No part of the flag should ever be used as a costume or athletic uniform. However, a flag patch may be affixed to the uniform of military personnel, firemen, policemen, and members of patriotic organizations. Obviously Americans disrespect the flag daily, but I guess we nip and pick what codes we wanna follow and which ones we don't.

I'm thinking about opening a Hookah Bar and Need your interior design opinion? Hey, I'm thinking about opening up a hookah bar and I want to know what you think either having an authentic middle eastern look and feel with draperies, lamps, and couches with fancy exotic pillows. Or a newer fresh looking area comfortable for people who have never smoked hookah, with normal couches classy look and lights more modern or mix matched couches with a funky flair and lounge.

accounting question please need help a lottttttttttttttttttttt now? Use the following information to answer questions 1,2,3 The Drapery Company sells draperies suited for large or small windows and has decided to adopt an activity-based costing system. Last year the company incurred $800,000 in overhead costs related to the following activities: Activity ; Allocation Base ; Overhead Cost Purchasing ; # of purchase orders ; $300,000 Receiving ; # of shipments received ;$200,000 Sales ' # of sales orders ;$300,000 The activities for large and small window draperies were as follows: Large ; Small Purchase orders 5,000 10,000 Shipments received 7,500 12,500 Sales orders 6,500 8,500 1-What is the overhead rate for sales? A. $60 C. $20 B. $30 D. $10 2. How much of the receiving overhead should be assigned to the large draperies? A. $75,000 C. $125,000 B. $100,000 D. $200,000 3. If a customer requested a bid on a specially designed drapery that would require five purchase orders, how much purchasing overhead would you include in the bid? A. $25 C. $100 B. $50 D. $125

Say u have designed a mid-formal family room for a couple.? u have specified the furniture, carpeting, and wall colors. A soft window treatment for the pair of windows flanking the sofa is yet to be designed. Until now your clients have been willing to spend an appropriate amount for the items you specified. You have drawn up several window treatment ideas and estimated their cost. The wife is apprehensive about the cost because she is used to buying ready-made draperies from a department store. How would you "sell" the idea of using a custom treatment to this client?

Curtain Design and style? i have a list of deisgns here like Glass curtain and Drapery, Drapery with valance and swag, glass curtain w/ valance, roman shades and draperies, drapery and comice and double window treatment... what are the differences of those?

What should I do to advance at my job? I have been at my job for almost 2 years. I am an interior designer and love it. However at the age of 26 my boss does not think that I can handle what an older worker can. I have my degree and have been working jobs that have given me experience for several years (since 16). I have done jobs at sherwn williams to learn about paint a kitchen and bath store to learn about detail design, a drapery workroom to learn how to actually make drapery and bedding, and a lighting store. At my current job I was hired on as a designer but the day I started found out that they gave the spot to another lady who had more experience. I felt like that was the right way to go about it at the time since she has been in the feild longer. I was told when a spot open i would get it. I have stayed at the job hoping to move up when a spot opened up. Last Novemeber a spot did however I have yet to get the promotion. I have worked my butt off. Most of the only designer we now has used all my ideas and my bosses know this. I have customers that come in asking for my to work with them and my bosses still will not let me. Other ladies I work with have told me that I should open my own company and come to me for advice with cusotmers the help in the store. I am so confused as to why my bosses do not see this. Another example is that I can read blue prints and even draft them. However the hired an outside party to help them read them recently for a large project. The head designer told them that I have the ablity to do this and they just laughed and said I was to young. They also told me my degree ment nothing. I know that in design that experience and the talent play a huge part in the job but I got a degree to learn how to fine tune those two and learn more. I know that I have the talent and I take in every chance to learn from it and take it in. I have asked them what more I can do to improve myself to advance and they laugh at me. Can anyone give me advice on what to do.

Explain the World Cup Trophy Design? I see it has a globe on top and some guy with his arms up. What is the rest supposed to be? Are there more dudes on it on the other sides? What is that stuff that looks like drapery?

Theatre Questions? Theatre signifies all the following EXCEPT A) the building where the play is performed. C) the stage and backstage spaces. B) the company of players. D) the occupation of acting, directing, design, etc. The person who controls and develops the artistic product and provides it with a unified vision is A) the builder. B) the director. C) the producer. D) the stage manager. Which of the following does the director NOT look for in audition? A) actor's ease at handling the role B) naturalness of delivery C) physical, vocal, and emotional suitability for the part D) history of previous performances Directed stage actions that are precisely scripted physical behaviors worked out in blocking are called A) platforming. B) stage business. C) mimetic motion. D) performance technique. Platforms, flats, and drapery are the traditional building blocks of fixed stage scenery. A) True B) False No one knows any of these answers? any help would be appreciated yes i did copy and paste. but it is from a study guide my teacher sent me. i have the test tomorrow and i cant find the answers to these questions please help

What should I include in my Graphic Design portfolio? I am applying to Design at York/ Sheridan and Graphic Design at OCAD. My interviews for these schools are on February 24th and 26th. Work that is done that I am including: 1. Still life in oil on canvas 2. Drapery drawing done in pencil crayon 3. Cover I designed in yearbook class 4. A photoshoot I photographed where the model was acting as a widowed bride 5. A photoshoot where I took the pictures of a model wearing a fall fairy costume I made 6. A business card/logo I have designed for fun 7. A spread I designed for the yearbook. To do: 1. Drawing of a person in pencil 2. Advertising campaign to promote buying local fruit 3. A poster combining fashion and jazz 4. Sketchbook I need 4 more ideas for my portfolio and I was hoping to get some ideas!

Need help with design of curtains...? I have sliding glass doors in the living room and want to make my own curtains for them. I've already bought the material and the lining material, but I'm not sure how to design them for attachment to the rod. I don't want regular rod-pocket curtains, because they don't pull well, and I want to be able to open and close these curtains easily just by pulling them. I don't want to have to get into making pinch pleats and all that though, or expensive drapery rods. Thanks.

any design ideas for new apartment? we are now moving from a single family home into an apartment. It has an open floorplan, with the kitchen island right off the living area and a small eating area. we cannot paint. So, I am thinking of incorporating color into the room by adding draperies and rugs. does anyone have any ideas on how to unify and add color the room without making it look crowded and closed in. But, still define the different areas? also, any ideas on floor plans??

Adding blackout lining behind existing curtains? Our house came with 15 feet of perfectly acceptable unlined pinch-pleated draperies in the living room covering 4 south-facing windows. The curtains were designed to just meet at the window gaps and to be tied back on either side of each window, rather than to operate on a traverse rod, so there is no overlap of fabric (such as would exist if master carriers/slides were being used). I made blackout lining with thermal lining fabric, so that we could watch TV in that room during the day, and as a stop-gap just added it to the back of the existing curtains by hooking it onto the reverse side of the drapery glides. I simply arranged the blackout lining behind so that it overlaps and blocks all the light. However, I still can’t operate the drapes, and I want to replace the existing hardware so that I can. My problem: I can’t just sew the blackout lining on the drapes, because then there wouldn’t be any overlap for light blockage. If I tried to overlap the curtains, they would be too short to cover the expanse of windows. I would just buy a double traverse rod, and put the lining on the rear rod and the draperies on the front rod, but that would project out into the room at least 5 1/2 inches and cause the curtains to be on top of the heating vents. I would use the magnetic air-redirectors, but the curtains are to the floor. Ideally, I would buy two regular traverse rods, and mount one behind the other, but I can't find any brackets that will let me adjust the rear (lining) rod to be, say 1 ½ to 2 inched from the wall and the front one the standard 3 ½. Ideas?

I want to be a fashion designer... help me with this detail!? I really want to be a fashion designer. My friends, family, multiple art teachers etc think my clothes and dresses are are stellar. I make clothes for everyone and got to design my own bridesmaid dress for my sisters wedding. Almost everything I wear is made by me, but I have one problem.... I can't draw. I can't even draw stick figures, nevertheless drapery! I have tried classes, but the only thing I excel at is drapery on a mannequin. Must I learn how to draw to succeed, or should I start looking for another career in fashion as a, oh I don't know, personal stylist? Please help me! If you think I shouldn't continue with design, please list some other jobs in the industry. I need work with couture! I crave your advice! Thanks x1000000!

Decorating a brand new room! Beach style;help? I'm decorating my room soon this upcoming fall/summer. I want a nice and chill--but playful room. My ideas for wall color are as shown below. (I used photoshop elements to kind of give you guys an idea of what I'd like.. Sorry it's kind of crappy looking...) http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k51/ohhshiizz/IMG_1984cop.jpg http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k51/ohhshiizz/IMG_1984cop_edited-1.jpg I also have a surfboard I found in a Goodwill store. I'm fixing it up right now with my dad, and I was thinking this design: http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k51/ohhshiizz/s_buster_surfboards_quad_60_ixps_20.jpg Let me know if you have any ideas I could throw in, and any bedding you find that might look nice with it as well as drapery too. & other accessories:)

Veterans: thoughts on the misuse of the American Flag? Got a term paper on violations of the U.S. code concerning flag etiquette, and I'd like to get some personal opinions from U.S. military veterans, or current law officials (attorneys, judges, police officers etc.). The following points are addressed: don't feel like you need to address all points, just an overview of the subject matter: United States Code Title 4 Section 8: No disrespect should be shown to the flag of the United States of America; the flag should not be dipped to any person or thing. Regimental colors, State flags, and organization or institutional flags are to be dipped as a mark of honor. ... The flag should never touch anything beneath it, such as the ground, the floor, water, or merchandise. ... The flag should never be used as wearing apparel, bedding, or drapery. ... The flag should never be used for advertising purposes in any manner whatsoever. It should not be embroidered on such articles as cushions or handkerchiefs and the like, printed or otherwise impressed on paper napkins or boxes or anything that is designed for temporary use and discard. And any other violations of the Code Title 4. I'm just looking for personal opinions, thoughts, feelings, stories. If you have anything to share, I'd appreciate it.

Interior Design Question? So we just finished up a small remodel on the office. The floors are now wood a reddish mahogany, the walls are painted a soft tan, and my husband just finished framing the window and put up a beautiful trim that is in white. The question is...I really like the trim and don't want to cover it up with a curtain...would a roman shade (or any other suggestions) work there. And I'm thinking a really pale yellow for the color...will that be ok with the colors already mentioned? And lastly if i go roman shade can that stand alone or do i need a valance or some sort of drapery to pull it all together. I'm hoping less is more but am open to ideas. Thanks...sorry so long.

Please HELP to match bed, bedding, walls and curtains!!!? I am helping my mom to decorate her new bedroom. We have purchased blue draperies, very nice beige bedding with a touch of blue (Croscill Cipresi Bedding Collection, http://www.thegreatindoors.com/p-533008-croscill-cipresi-bedding-collection.aspx - it's hard to see the blue in this picture though). Mom has already painted the walls in blue matching the draperies very well. I pictured in my head beige-blue room with a brown or light brown bed. However, she ordered a non-returnable bed in cherry finish together with nightstands as a set. I don't think the cherry finish would go with blue and beige, but she really liked the bed's sleigh design and it was on sale. It has not been delivered yet, so, I don't have a picture. The bedding actually has a little of other colors as well. We all fell in love with the bedding and don't want to return it. The draperies are non-returnable. Is there a way to bring all these pieces together? Should we try painting the bed in light brown somehow? How would we do it? Thank you.

Which of the following is a principle of design? . Which of the following is a principle of design? A. Form B. Color C. Pattern D. Balance 2. Of the following expressions, which best describes the concept of harmony in a room's decor? A. A consistency of mood B. Strongly contrasting color values C. A mix of assorted furniture styles D. A mix of items that have various sizes 3. Normally, a prime consideration in designing a child's bedroom would be to ensure that the A. mood is conversational. B. furnishings are sturdy. C. colors provide contrast. D. room has a secondary focal point. 4. Which of these statements is correct regarding how pattern is used in design? A. Only the largest, dominant pattern affects the overall appearance of the room. B. A large pattern will appear most dramatic when used in a large room or on an oversized object. C. The secondary print used in a room's decor should be as strong as the primary print. D. Decorative patterns should be selected to harmonize with structural patterns. 5. Which of these statements best describes the concept of line as it's used in design? A. A line is a straight shape that's much narrower than it is long. B. The use of lines in a design will always create a sense of restfulness and stability. C. A line leads the eye, conveying a sense of motion. D. The use of lines in a design will always create a sense of strength and dignity. 6. Which of these statements is correct regarding the design concepts of proportion and scale? A. There's no difference between proportion and scale; these are interchangeable terms. B. Proportion has to do with the sizes of the parts of an object; scale refers to the size of an object in relation to the size of other objects. C. An object's proportions refer to its size in relation to the size of other objects; scale refers to the object's measured dimensions. D. Proportion refers to the dimensions of objects that are parts of a single group; scale refers to the 7. Which of the following expresses a color value? A. True green B. Dark green C. Blue-green D. Yellow-green 8. Which of the rectangles shown here has the golden oblong proportions? A B C D A. A B. B C. C D. D 9. The bodies of the lamps shown in this figure have harmony of A. scale. B. line. C. texture. D. value. 10. The basic shape of the lampshade in this figure is a A. cone. B. cylinder. C. sphere. D. pyramid. 11. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the design concept of scale? A. The scale of the objects in a room can be varied for contrast. B. To preserve unity, the scale of all the objects in a room must be the same. C. When objects are arranged on either side of a centerline for formal balance, good scale will result. D. If an object possesses good proportions, good scale in the arrangement is guaranteed. 12. The room in the figure above has two focal points. One is at the fireplace wall, and the other is in the dining area. As a decorator, you decide to use a painting procedure to unite these two focal points. In the dining area, you would paint the walls A. a lighter value than in the living area. B. a different color than in the living area. C. white to reflect the living area. D. The same color to reduce contrasts. 13. Which of the following shows a good example of rhythm used in a room's decor? A. An arched line at the tops of dining room chairs repeated in a sofa back, a mirror top, and a window's drapery line B. A rectangular red area rug, oval-backed dining chairs, and a blue dining table C. A dark-blue print pillow on a white sofa and a light-green, solid-colored pillow on a wooden chair D. An oval coffee table in front of an L-shaped sofa 14. Which of these statements best describes the concept of form as it's used in design? A. A form is a series of lines enclosing a space. B. A form is any series of three-dimensional shapes arranged in a group. C. The concept of form refers to art objects, while shape refers to furniture. D. An object's form is either inherent or derived. 15. Generally, the most effective way to use texture when decorating a room is by A. selecting one texture only for use throughout the room. B. combining only similar textures throughout the room. C. using only smooth textures. D. combining different textures in ways that provide contrast and balance. 16. Which of the following is an element of design? A. Form B. Unity C. Scale D. Proportion 17. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the design concept of emphasis? A. Generally, there should be only one focal point in a room. B. Focal points inherent in a room's architecture must be emphasized with contrasting colors. C. A focal point can't be established in a setting where formal balance is used. D. Generally, a focal point should be visible from the entrance to a room. 18. Which of the following should be your primary concern when creating an arrangement with informal balance? A. Leave a space between each piece equal in size to one-half the combined width of the two widest pieces in the arrangement. B. Place those items with the greatest visual weight nearest the centerline. C. Balance all the items around a central pivot point. D. Make certain that no two identical objects are placed on opposite sides of the centerline. 19. The basic shape of the body of the lamp in this figure is a A. cone. B. cylinder. C. sphere. D. pyramid. 20. Which type of balance is represented in this overhead view of a table and chairs? A. Formal B. Informal C. Radial D. Combined

16. In measuring and sketching a client's room, which of these should you always be sure to include? 1. Your client wants his dining room to be a cozy, dark nighttime room where he can entertain just one or two people for casual, intimate dinners. The room won't be used during the day. The unfurnished room has a low seven-foot ceiling, two small windows facing north, one doorway, and is 10 feet (2.9 meters) by 12 feet (3.6 meters) with no other distinguishing features. To create the mood your client wants, you'll need to A. counteract the conflicting moods in the unfurnished room. B. emphasize existing qualities of the room since they suit the decorating requirements. C. put up a false wall to shorten the room. D. have the ceiling raised if the budget allows. 2. Your client has two pieces in his living room that he wants to keep. One is a favorite chair that would need re-covering to go with the new decor, and the other is a large enameled cabinet whose color is wrong for the new decor. Which of these would be your best course of action? A. Try to convince him that both pieces should be disposed of, since it will be easier to decorate without them. B. Plan to re-cover the chair. Ask if the client will consider repainting the cabinet or putting it in another room. C. Dispose of the chair and repaint the cabinet. D. Try to place both pieces in other rooms. 3. Which of these client factors will generally have the greatest influence on your decorating plan? A. Age B. Lifestyle C. Occupation D. Color preference 4. Your client has said that he likes French Provincial furniture. What should you do before continuing to develop a decorating plan in that style for him? A. Show him examples of French Provincial and other styles to check on whether he knows styles and has expressed what he really wants. B. Let him know that you could give him a special discount on some Oriental furniture you have left over from another job. C. Decide whether you think the style is right for him and tell him which style you prefer. D. Check his color and fabric preferences to see if they allow you to use French Provincial. 5. Because of your client's job, he must live in a city apartment. He is increasingly tired of city life, however, and daydreams about living on a peaceful tropical island. He does no business entertaining at his apartment but occasionally brings other visitors there. Which one of these decorating plans will probably be best for him? A. Sophisticated city look which reflects his business life B. Barefoot and serene tropical decor to reflect the lifestyle he wishes he had C. Plain, nonstylized environment, neither city nor tropical, so that he won't be reminded of his conflicts D. Refined traditional look with one or two large tropical accessories 6. Your clients are Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones has told you that she would like to see her living room done with lots of blues and greens against white walls. The only color she doesn't care for is pink. Mr. Jones likes tan, gray, and blue. He dislikes all shades of green and any color in strong bold tones. Which of these would be the best color scheme for you to suggest for meeting your clients' needs? A. Blue and green and white B. Pale blue and very pale lime green and white C. Pale blue, pale green, and tan D. Pale blue, tan, and white 7. You're meeting with your new clients, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey regarding decorating their living room. Mr. Godfrey has said that he definitely wants a clean, uncluttered look in his home. Mrs. Godfrey says wistfully that she likes Victorian style, but Mr. Godfrey has always cringed at what he calls that fussy-looking stuff. Which of these would be your best course of action? A. Develop a clean, uncluttered modern decor to please Mr. Godfrey. B. Develop a Victorian style room for Mrs. Godfrey. C. Keep peace by introducing a totally separate decor suggestion that doesn't include either of their specifications. D. Show them how it's possible to combine a Victorian flavor with the uncluttered look Mr. Godfrey likes. 8. Which of these is generally the strongest single element in creating the mood of a room? A. Furniture style B. Color C. Accessories D. Its bare-wall structure 9. The most effective approach to redecorating your client's rooms is to A. determine the client's particular needs and meet them. B. replace the client's furnishings with the newest styles available. C. design a decorating scheme based on your own favorite decor elements. D. educate the client to appreciate and desire the finest period decor. 10. Your client is a petite, pale, blue-eyed, and very soft-spoken woman. Which one of the following color schemes would provide the most flattering environment for her? A. Strong colors, such as bright red and hot pinks B. Her favorite pastel colors, such as a delicate pink and subdued, light greens C. Earth tones, such as reddish browns and rich, dark golds D. Dark Victorian colors that enhance the woodwork, such as muddy browns, reds, and greens 11. Which of the following factors determines the directional exposure of a room? A. The direction each window faces B. The direction the seating faces C. The direction you face as you enter D. The direction the doorway faces (outward) 12. If you had to choose only from the following, which of these would be the best lounge chair to select for your client's room? (Remember the client's basic needs.) A. The most comfortable B. The one which best matches the style of the room, whatever it is C. The costliest he or she can afford D. The best-looking chair 13. Your client wants to redecorate his entire home and to have only the finest quality of each item he selects. He has a limited amount to spend, and the job will need to be completed in stages over three years. Which is probably the best method of budgeting for this particular project, according to this study unit? A. Budget a percentage for furniture, percentage for floor covering, percentage for walls, etc. B. Budget a percentage for each room. C. Budget according to priorities. D. It's not possible to establish a budget in this case. 14. Your client has lived in her modest apartment for several years. The bedroom is small and cluttered. A sewing machine and straight chair are placed in front of the room's only window. She says she sews a lot, usually in the mornings. She has found this room the best place to work because of the morning sun. Which of these is your best approach to this decorating challenge? A. Explain that the room is too cluttered and the sewing machine will have to be kept in a closet and brought out only for use. B. In developing a decorating plan, put the sewing machine into an unobtrusive corner in the large living room and disguise it. C. Unclutter the bedroom in other ways. Leave the sewing machine where it is. D. Refuse the job since there's little hope of success. 15. The total cost to decorate your client's bedroom is over her budget. On which of these items should you make the final cost cuts? A. Bed B. Carpeting C. Lamps D. Chest of drawers 16. In measuring and sketching a client's room, which of these should you always be sure to include? A. Colors of the walls B. Planned positions of new furnishings C. Positions of electrical outlets and permanent fixtures D. Positions of present furnishings 17. Your client has seen a very costly brass bed that she is determined to have. It appears to you to be a good item for her room and worth its price. Unfortunately, its cost exceeds the entire amount planned for redecorating her bedroom. The living room is to be redecorated, too. What should you do? A. Convince her to forget about the bed until some future time when she can afford it. Stick to the original budget. B. Get the bed for her. Postpone the rest of the bedroom and living room redecorating until she can afford it. C. See what can be eliminated from the client's budget to pay for the balance of the bed. Then reassess the remaining budget for priorities. D. Redecorate only the living room at this time. Redecorate the bedroom when she can afford what she wants. Refer to Examination Figures 1 and 2 on page 52 of your study unit to answer questions 18–20. 18. In Examination Figure 1, the room includes a sofa, two armchairs, and a secretary. How appropriate is this seating for the sort of entertainment the Guilfords will do in the room? A. Adequate B. Uncomfortable C. Not sufficient D. Suitable for three, not for five 19. How well have the Guilfords' pattern and style preferences been met in this decor? A. Suitable to Mrs. Guilford's tastes; not to Dr. Guilford's B. Very well, for both C. Quite well, except for the rug D. Not at all 20. What one factor most makes the room meet the requirement of being both a nighttime room and a pleasant daytime retreat on weekends? A. The combination of casual and sophisticated furnishings B. The plain style of the upholstered pieces C. The many lamps in the room D. The window treatment, with draperies ready to be pulled at night

Which of these client factors will generally have the greatest influence on your decorating plan? 1. Your client wants his dining room to be a cozy, dark nighttime room where he can entertain just one or two people for casual, intimate dinners. The room won't be used during the day. The unfurnished room has a low seven-foot ceiling, two small windows facing north, one doorway, and is 10 feet (2.9 meters) by 12 feet (3.6 meters) with no other distinguishing features. To create the mood your client wants, you'll need to A. counteract the conflicting moods in the unfurnished room. B. emphasize existing qualities of the room since they suit the decorating requirements. C. put up a false wall to shorten the room. D. have the ceiling raised if the budget allows. 2. Your client has two pieces in his living room that he wants to keep. One is a favorite chair that would need re-covering to go with the new decor, and the other is a large enameled cabinet whose color is wrong for the new decor. Which of these would be your best course of action? A. Try to convince him that both pieces should be disposed of, since it will be easier to decorate without them. B. Plan to re-cover the chair. Ask if the client will consider repainting the cabinet or putting it in another room. C. Dispose of the chair and repaint the cabinet. D. Try to place both pieces in other rooms. 3. Which of these client factors will generally have the greatest influence on your decorating plan? A. Age B. Lifestyle C. Occupation D. Color preference 4. Your client has said that he likes French Provincial furniture. What should you do before continuing to develop a decorating plan in that style for him? A. Show him examples of French Provincial and other styles to check on whether he knows styles and has expressed what he really wants. B. Let him know that you could give him a special discount on some Oriental furniture you have left over from another job. C. Decide whether you think the style is right for him and tell him which style you prefer. D. Check his color and fabric preferences to see if they allow you to use French Provincial. 5. Because of your client's job, he must live in a city apartment. He is increasingly tired of city life, however, and daydreams about living on a peaceful tropical island. He does no business entertaining at his apartment but occasionally brings other visitors there. Which one of these decorating plans will probably be best for him? A. Sophisticated city look which reflects his business life B. Barefoot and serene tropical decor to reflect the lifestyle he wishes he had C. Plain, nonstylized environment, neither city nor tropical, so that he won't be reminded of his conflicts D. Refined traditional look with one or two large tropical accessories 6. Your clients are Mr. and Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones has told you that she would like to see her living room done with lots of blues and greens against white walls. The only color she doesn't care for is pink. Mr. Jones likes tan, gray, and blue. He dislikes all shades of green and any color in strong bold tones. Which of these would be the best color scheme for you to suggest for meeting your clients' needs? A. Blue and green and white B. Pale blue and very pale lime green and white C. Pale blue, pale green, and tan D. Pale blue, tan, and white 7. You're meeting with your new clients, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey regarding decorating their living room. Mr. Godfrey has said that he definitely wants a clean, uncluttered look in his home. Mrs. Godfrey says wistfully that she likes Victorian style, but Mr. Godfrey has always cringed at what he calls that fussy-looking stuff. Which of these would be your best course of action? A. Develop a clean, uncluttered modern decor to please Mr. Godfrey. B. Develop a Victorian style room for Mrs. Godfrey. C. Keep peace by introducing a totally separate decor suggestion that doesn't include either of their specifications. D. Show them how it's possible to combine a Victorian flavor with the uncluttered look Mr. Godfrey likes. 8. Which of these is generally the strongest single element in creating the mood of a room? A. Furniture style B. Color C. Accessories D. Its bare-wall structure 9. The most effective approach to redecorating your client's rooms is to A. determine the client's particular needs and meet them. B. replace the client's furnishings with the newest styles available. C. design a decorating scheme based on your own favorite decor elements. D. educate the client to appreciate and desire the finest period decor. 10. Your client is a petite, pale, blue-eyed, and very soft-spoken woman. Which one of the following color schemes would provide the most flattering environment for her? A. Strong colors, such as bright red and hot pinks B. Her favorite pastel colors, such as a delicate pink and subdued, light greens C. Earth tones, such as reddish browns and rich, dark golds D. Dark Victorian colors that enhance the woodwork, such as muddy browns, reds, and greens 11. Which of the following factors determines the directional exposure of a room? A. The direction each window faces B. The direction the seating faces C. The direction you face as you enter D. The direction the doorway faces (outward) 12. If you had to choose only from the following, which of these would be the best lounge chair to select for your client's room? (Remember the client's basic needs.) A. The most comfortable B. The one which best matches the style of the room, whatever it is C. The costliest he or she can afford D. The best-looking chair 13. Your client wants to redecorate his entire home and to have only the finest quality of each item he selects. He has a limited amount to spend, and the job will need to be completed in stages over three years. Which is probably the best method of budgeting for this particular project, according to this study unit? A. Budget a percentage for furniture, percentage for floor covering, percentage for walls, etc. B. Budget a percentage for each room. C. Budget according to priorities. D. It's not possible to establish a budget in this case. 14. Your client has lived in her modest apartment for several years. The bedroom is small and cluttered. A sewing machine and straight chair are placed in front of the room's only window. She says she sews a lot, usually in the mornings. She has found this room the best place to work because of the morning sun. Which of these is your best approach to this decorating challenge? A. Explain that the room is too cluttered and the sewing machine will have to be kept in a closet and brought out only for use. B. In developing a decorating plan, put the sewing machine into an unobtrusive corner in the large living room and disguise it. C. Unclutter the bedroom in other ways. Leave the sewing machine where it is. D. Refuse the job since there's little hope of success. 15. The total cost to decorate your client's bedroom is over her budget. On which of these items should you make the final cost cuts? A. Bed B. Carpeting C. Lamps D. Chest of drawers 16. In measuring and sketching a client's room, which of these should you always be sure to include? A. Colors of the walls B. Planned positions of new furnishings C. Positions of electrical outlets and permanent fixtures D. Positions of present furnishings 17. Your client has seen a very costly brass bed that she is determined to have. It appears to you to be a good item for her room and worth its price. Unfortunately, its cost exceeds the entire amount planned for redecorating her bedroom. The living room is to be redecorated, too. What should you do? A. Convince her to forget about the bed until some future time when she can afford it. Stick to the original budget. B. Get the bed for her. Postpone the rest of the bedroom and living room redecorating until she can afford it. C. See what can be eliminated from the client's budget to pay for the balance of the bed. Then reassess the remaining budget for priorities. D. Redecorate only the living room at this time. Redecorate the bedroom when she can afford what she wants. Refer to Examination Figures 1 and 2 on page 52 of your study unit to answer questions 18–20. 18. In Examination Figure 1, the room includes a sofa, two armchairs, and a secretary. How appropriate is this seating for the sort of entertainment the Guilfords will do in the room? A. Adequate B. Uncomfortable C. Not sufficient D. Suitable for three, not for five 19. How well have the Guilfords' pattern and style preferences been met in this decor? A. Suitable to Mrs. Guilford's tastes; not to Dr. Guilford's B. Very well, for both C. Quite well, except for the rug D. Not at all 20. What one factor most makes the room meet the requirement of being both a nighttime room and a pleasant daytime retreat on weekends? A. The combination of casual and sophisticated furnishings B. The plain style of the upholstered pieces C. The many lamps in the room D. The window treatment, with draperies ready to be pulled at night