Residential Interior Design: A Guide To Planning Spaces, 2nd Edition

The only introduction to residential interior design focusing on space planning, Residential Interior Design goes beyond decorating books to uncover the relationship of interior design to the totality of the architectural environment. This one-stop reference supplies the basic information every designer needs to plan specific rooms. Accessibility and related building codes are considered in tandem with human factors and dimensions of fixtures and furnishings, all reflecting good design practice. With expanded coverage of building styles, systems, and sustainability, Residential Interior Design is sure to remain an essential basic reference.

Maureen Mitton is a designer, educator, and author. She is currently on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin-Stout, where she has received several teaching awards. She is the author of Interior Design Visual Presentation and Residential Interior Design (with Courtney Nystuen), both published by Wiley. She is a member of IDEC, is NCIDQ-qualified, and is a Certified Interior Designer.

Courtney Nystuen, an architect and educator, taught architectural design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout for over thirty years. A member emeriti of AIA, he has designed and consulted on a wide range of residential, commercial, and institutional building projects that vary in scale from custom millwork to master plans.