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THE INTERIOR DESIGN REFERENCE + SPECIFICATION BOOK
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Chapter 7: Types of Rooms
There are a wide variety of room types in domestic, ofce, and commercial environ-
ments, each requiring specic design strategies. Interior designers should, at a min-
imum, be familiar with the design issues and potential solutions outlined below. The
best conguration for a room depends on how it will be inhabited and the potential
circulation patterns through its space. Good interior design seeks to balance issues
of character, su