Foundations of Interior Design Quiz

What is circulation frequency?

• The number of times a route is used

• Another name for a social pattern

• The number of times one walks around a piece of furniture

What are the three main areas of a home?

• Social, Work and Friends

• Social Work and Private

• Social, Work and Outside

What is the starting point of evaluating a floor plan?

• Listing what cars the family drives

• Listing the families need and wants

• Listing how many pets the family has

What is the hub of a work circulation pattern?

• Kitchen

• Bathroom

• Den

What should the kitchen be placed close to?

• Dining room

• Bathroom

• Bedroom

List all traffic patterns we studied:

• Guest, Family, Work and Service

• Guest, Family, Work and Outside

• Guest, Family, Work and Children

Parents have three children and two dogs. They each drive a car, and the oldest child is turning 16 next month. Their middle child, who is in elementary school, is wheelchair bound. One parent works out of the house and would like a quiet place to work on their computer. The other works late hours and does not like to disturb the family by coming to the front door. They both enjoy the outdoors and love to swim. They also like for their dogs to have adequate running space. They often have family nights where they watch movies and enjoy each other’s company. 5 people create a lot of laundry, and they would like a space to complete these tasks. The family sees more children in their future. How many bedrooms are adequate?

Parents have three children and two dogs. They each drive a car, and the oldest child is turning 16 next month. Their middle child, who is in elementary school, is wheelchair bound. One parent works out of the house and would like a quiet place to work on their computer. The other works late hours and does not like to disturb the family by coming to the front door. They both enjoy the outdoors and love to swim. They also like for their dogs to have adequate running space. They often have family nights where they watch movies and enjoy each other’s company. 5 people create a lot of laundry, and they would like a space to complete these tasks. The family sees more children in their future. How many bathrooms are adequate?

Parents have three children and two dogs. They each drive a car, and the oldest child is turning 16 next month. Their middle child, who is in elementary school, is wheelchair bound. One parent works out of the house and would like a quiet place to work on their computer. The other works late hours and does not like to disturb the family by coming to the front door. They both enjoy the outdoors and love to swim. They also like for their dogs to have adequate running space. They often have family nights where they watch movies and enjoy each other’s company. 5 people create a lot of laundry, and they would like a space to complete these tasks. The family sees more children in their future. What type of outdoor space/amenities are they looking for in a home?

Parents have three children and two dogs. They each drive a car, and the oldest child is turning 16 next month. Their middle child, who is in elementary school, is wheelchair bound. One parent works out of the house and would like a quiet place to work on their computer. The other works late hours and does not like to disturb the family by coming to the front door. They both enjoy the outdoors and love to swim. They also like for their dogs to have adequate running space. They often have family nights where they watch movies and enjoy each other’s company. 5 people create a lot of laundry, and they would like a space to complete these tasks. The family sees more children in their future. Do they need a garage?