From meeting a client for the first time to doing the survey; from negotiating a price to managing the job; everything that goes into implementing an interior design project is here; thoroughly and attractively illustrated. Designers--and those who want to know what it's like to be one--will get a comprehensive overview of the skills needed to work successfully in the field. They'll see how to create; present; and interpret floor plans; elevations; and perspective drawings; and transform blueprints into beautifully redone living spaces. There's advice on color schemes; floor and wall treatments; fabrics; and soft furnishings--and an essential chapter on professional practice. The gallery of color photos and drawings showcases imaginative solutions to common problems in every room.