holisticcolor solutions in interior design with this book's evidence-basedapproach to color planning. The author sets forth a color planningframework that integrates multiple criteria, enabling you to fullyconsider the complex role that color plays in interior design.Color Planning for Interiors is based on the findingsfrom a national study that the author conducted, which identifiedfive categories of color criteria:Color as CompositionColor PreferencesColor as CommunicationColor PragmaticsColor for EngagementThe author interviewed noted designers and colorists about theprojects that best represented their approach to color. As aresult, you'll discover how leaders in the field examine color fromcompositional, symbolic, behavioral, preferential, and pragmaticperspectives in order to arrive at a carefully considered solution.Moreover, you'll see how designers and architects apply thisknowledge to a broad range of interior spaces, includingworkplaces, restaurants, retail settings, healthcare facilities,and private residences.Complementing theory and research, real-life examples arepresented from interior design projects that consider color inrelation to light, materiality, and interior architecture. Inaddition, full-color diagrams, photographs, and design renderingsillustrate concepts throughout the book to help you understand howto select and work with color.From the fundamental principles of color theory to innovativeapplications, all aspects of designing interiors with color areexamined, making this book ideal for all professionals and studentsin interior design who want to develop the full potential of theircolor palettes.

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