Interior Design, Floor Plans, and 3D Home Design Objective:

This plan will cover essential concepts and practical skills related to creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces.

Lesson Plan: Interior Design, Floor Plans, and 3D Home Design

Objective:

To introduce students to the fundamentals of interior design, floor planning, and 3D modeling for home spaces.

Duration: 10 hours (divided into multiple sessions)

Session 1: Introduction to Interior Design (1 hour)

1. What Is Interior Design?
   • Definition and scope.
   • Importance of interior design in creating harmonious living spaces.
2. Elements of Design:
   • Color theory.
   • Texture, pattern, and balance.
   • Furniture and accessories.
3. Space Planning Basics:
   • Understanding room layouts.
   • Traffic flow and functional zones.

Session 2: Floor Plans and Scale Drawings (2 hours)

1. Floor Plan Basics:
   • Components of a floor plan (walls, doors, windows).
   • Scale and measurements.
2. Creating a Simple Floor Plan:
   • Drawing a floor plan to scale.
   • Including rooms, furniture, and fixtures.
3. Using Online Tools:
   • Introducing free floor plan design software (e.g., Planner 5D).
   • Hands-on practice with basic floor plan creation.

Session 3: Kitchen Layouts (2 hours)

1. Understanding Kitchen Functionality:
   • Work triangle concept.
   • Ergonomics in kitchen design.
2. Types of Kitchen Layouts:
   • Galley, L-shaped, U-shaped, island, and peninsula.
   • Pros and cons of each layout.
3. Designing a Kitchen Layout:
   • Sketching kitchen floor plans.
   • Considering storage, appliances, and workflow.

Session 4: Introduction to 3D Home Design (2 hours)

1. Why 3D Modeling?
   • Benefits of visualizing designs in 3D.
   • Realistic representation of spaces.
2. Exploring Free 3D Design Software:
   • Planner 5D (for beginners).
   • SketchUp (for more advanced users).
3. Creating a 3D Model:
   • Importing floor plans.
   • Adding furniture, textures, and lighting.

Session 5: Practical Application and Project (3 hours)

1. Hands-On Practice:
   • Students work on their own floor plans and kitchen layouts using software.
   • Experiment with different design elements.
2. Group Project: Design Your Dream Home:
   • Collaborate on a 3D home design project.
   • Presentations and critiques.

Homework and Practice:

• Students continue working on their 3D home design projects.
• Explore additional free kitchen design software options (e.g., Ikea 3D Kitchen Planner).