Interior Decorator Flashcards

A client wants a north-facing room to feel warmer without construction. Which decorating change best achieves this?

Answer: Add warm-toned paint, textiles, and warm-temperature lighting

Warm hues, layered textiles, and 2700K lighting counteract the cool cast of north light.

The 60-30-10 rule in decorating refers to proportions of what?

Answer: Dominant, secondary, and accent colors

60% dominant, 30% secondary, and 10% accent color creates balanced, cohesive palettes.

Which fabric is generally the most durable choice for a high-traffic family sofa?

Answer: Tightly woven performance polyester

High rub-count performance fabrics resist abrasion and staining better than delicate weaves.

A decorator hangs artwork so its center sits at roughly what height above the floor?

Answer: 57–60 inches (eye level)

Gallery standard places the artwork's center near 57–60 inches for comfortable eye-level viewing.

What is the primary purpose of layering lighting (ambient, task, and accent) in a room?

Answer: To provide flexible illumination for different functions and moods

Layered lighting lets a space serve multiple activities and adjust atmosphere.

An area rug in a living room should ideally do what relative to the seating?

Answer: Sit under at least the front legs of all main seating

Anchoring the front legs on the rug visually unifies the seating group.

Which principle describes creating visual interest by repeating an element at regular intervals?

Answer: Rhythm

Rhythm uses repetition and progression to move the eye through a space.