Estimating and Costing for Interior Designers

Math is an essential component of the interior design profession. Estimating and Costing for Interior Designers, Second Edition, teaches readers a logical process for calculating materials and estimating the costs of installed products based on their math calculations. Fully updated and revised, this book utilizes step-by-step examples and worksheets to simplify the math used in the interior design field. Sample problems and exercises take the calculations of quantities needed one step further to actually applying material and labor costs, in order to discover the installed costs of the specified products. Exercises are provided in introductory, intermediate, and advanced levels for all types of interior designers. Clear sections cover wall and ceiling treatments, window treatments, soft fabrications, upholstery, flooring, and cabinetry and countertops, making this book applicable to both commercial and residential design projects. New to This Edition-Key pedagogical features including: learning objectives, key terms, chapter summaries, imperial and metric units, professional tips, and glossary.-Student STUDIO materials including: calculation worksheets, schedules/cost worksheets, practice examples, and flashcards.-Robust Instructor Resources including: a revised instructor's guide, test questions, additional practice exercises and answers, PowerPoints lecture slides, and Excel worksheets.