Interior Design Process Vocabulary

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Across
  1. 5. The visual style and overall look of the design.
  2. 6. Current popular color palettes and applications in design.
  3. 8. The core idea that guides the design decisions.
  4. 9. Work with clients, contractors, or team members to refine ideas.
  5. 15. Recognizable categories or aesthetics (e.g., modern, traditional).
  6. 16. On-site inspection to verify conditions and progress.
  7. 18. The scheduled day items are delivered and set up in the space.
  8. 19. Physical pieces of materials to test color, texture, or durability.
  9. 20. Permanently installed items (sinks, built-in lights).
  10. 23. Small samples of fabric or material used for selection.
  11. 24. Changes made in response to feedback or constraints.
  12. 26. The total amount of money allocated for the project.
  13. 29. Gathering information about styles, materials, and precedents.
  14. 34. Surface quality (smooth, rough, woven) used for visual or tactile interest.
  15. 35. Client preferences or desirable features that are not strictly required.
  16. 36. A curated visual collage showing the design direction.
  17. 37. The physical area being designed (room, floor, building).
  18. 38. Visual summary used to present the concept to clients.
  19. 39. Carrying out construction, installation, and styling tasks.
Down
  1. 1. Scaled drawing showing room layout and relationships.
  2. 2. Physical substances used in finishes and furnishings (wood, tile).
  3. 3. Photos or visuals used to spark design ideas.
  4. 4. The finalized set of drawings, selections, and specifications.
  5. 7. Precise drawings for construction or installation.
  6. 10. Constraints such as budget, space, timeline, or regulations.
  7. 11. Fixtures and strategies used to illuminate the space.
  8. 12. Quick hand-drawn representation of layouts or details.
  9. 13. How a space is intended to be used; practical performance.
  10. 14. Choosing furniture that fits style, scale, and function.
  11. 16. Design choices that protect users (codes, clearances, non-slip).
  12. 17. Selected palette that unifies the design.
  13. 21. Images, plans, renderings, or boards used to communicate design.
  14. 22. Arrangement of furniture and elements within a space.
  15. 25. Essential requirements for function, safety, or accessibility.
  16. 27. Assess whether the design met goals and solved the problem.
  17. 28. A presentation board showing mood, materials, colors, and inspiration.
  18. 30. Learning from outcomes to improve future projects.
  19. 31. Surface treatments like paint, tile, countertops, and flooring.
  20. 32. Responses used to improve designs before finalizing.
  21. 33. The person or organization commissioning the design work.