Tobi Fairley – Function-Driven Interior Design

Brought to you by House Beautiful Magazine, award-winning interior designer Tobi Fairley returns to CreativeLive for her third workshop on creating a functional, beautiful space for the way you really live.

Tobi will show you how to merge style with function. Tobi will teach you how to make use of every square foot of your space — whether that space is large and spacious or small and compact.

You’ll learn about spatial planning, including how to read and use floor plans, as well as how to maximize small spaces and make the most out of large rooms (without blowing your budget on more furniture). Whether you’re redesigning your home office space or studio apartment, Tobi will give you the tools you need to make your space function perfectly just for you.

What You’ll Learn In Function-Driven Interior Design?

Day 1

• Why Function in Design is Important
• Examples of Strong Functional Spaces
• Web & Student Questions
• What do YOU Need for YOUR Home?
• Functional Space For Your Lifestyle
• Make Your Layout Work For You
• Assess Your Space
• How to Measure & Photograph Your Space
• Laying Out Your Space
• Space Planning: Kitchen
• Designing Your Home With Apps

Day 2

• Industry Design Terms
• More Design Terms & Student Questions
• Biggest Layout Challenges: 1-5
• Biggest Layout Challenges: 6 – 10
• The Healthy House Approach
• Age Related Design
• Student Problem Space Submissions
• Multipurpose Spaces
• Getting Organized

Day 3

• Useful Home: Working From Home
• Useful Home: Wired & Inspired
• Family Spaces, Small Spaces & Large Spaces
• Rethink Your Space
• Formal Dining Room Cross-Overs
• Viewer Room Challenges
• Framework for Creating a Budget
• Where to Splurge & Save
• DIY vs. Experts
• Pinterest Examples & Student Questions
• Maintenance Binder

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