This page has a list of books, terms to use to identify additional books, recommended research databases for finding journal and magazine articles, magazines and newspapers owned by CSU, and links to Web pages that are of interest to those researching interior design. CSU offers a degree in Interior Design.
NA2835-4050 Details and decoration
NK Decorative Arts
NK1700-2195 Interior decoration. House decoration
NK2200-2750 Furniture
NK2775-2898 Rugs and carpets
NK2975-3049 Tapestries
NK3175-3296.3 Upholstery. Drapery
NK3375-3496.3 Wallpapers
NK8800-9505.5 Textiles
NK9600-9955 Woodwork
T Technology
TS800-937 Wood technology. Lumber
TS840-915 Wood products. Furniture
TS1300-1865 Textile industries
TT1-999 Handicrafts. Arts and crafts
TT180-200 Woodworking. Furniture making. Upholstering
TT300-382.8 Painting. Wood finishing
TT387-410 Soft home furnishings
TT697-927 Home arts. Homecrafts
TX1-1110 Home economics
TX301-339 The house
Identify books in the library catalog using the following SUBJECT terms. The terms work in Prospector, the Regional Catalog. Current CSU affiliates may request items from Prospector libraries.
Interior decoration
Interior decoration [geographic area and topical subdivisions]
Architect-designed furniture |
Interior landscaping Lighting, Architectural and decorative Mirrors Mural painting and decoration Office decoration Office furniture Schools Furniture, equipment, etc. Screens Staircases Store decoration Tapestry Textile fabrics in interior decoration Tiles in interior decoration Upholstered furniture Upholstery Victoriana in interior decoration. Wall coverings |
Note: You may after a search in the catalog.
Books contemporary with the period of study constitute a good primary source of information about interiors. To locate interior design books published during a given year/era, do a search in the library catalog and limit your result by year (on the initial keyword search page or after a subject search).
The article-identifying databases listed here can be found on the A-Z Databases List by title. These are available remotely only to CSU affiliates.
Search "Interiors (buildings)" for the over 250 items on this topic. Approaches topic from the walls in, for example, ventilation, wall colors, "green" buildings, etc.
Identify scholarly journal articles. All full text.
Journals with NK call numbers are specifically on interior design. N and NA are art and architecture call numbers that cover exterior and interior design. Fashion magazines will sometimes feature interiors in the background. This is not a comprehensive list of what CSU owns, but it includes titles with longer ownership. To see a complete list, do a subject search in the library catalog for: Interior decoration -- Periodicals. Online versions, unless identified as free, are available to CSU affiliates only.
Listed below are Web sites that have information about interior design either directly or indirectly. Due to the nature of the topic a number of these sites are commercial sites. Some offer online tutorials. No endorsement is implied for their products or services. Usual disclaimers apply. As always, carefully evaluate what you find on the Web. Read carefully privacy policies before submitting any personal information online.
Interior Design - LPC Library Research Guide. 2007. Updated by Alison Finch. Las Positas College.
Check library catalog for CSU holdings of listed books (there are around 40 titles listed). CSU does not own the DVDs. Listed subject headings for books should work in CSU's catalog. CSU affliates can search Academic Search Premier through our A -Z Database List--the terms listed on this page should work.
Listed below are sites that explore Art History through various time frames.
This guide provides links to search for information about interiors both historically and contemporarily.
This guide has information that will be useful for all who are interested in design in different areas.
Here is just a sampling of what is available for Green Design, there is a lot more out there.
These are some resources you can use to become more acquainted with historic preservation.
There are several resources for lighting design:
See also the Lighting Design research guide.
Here are a couple of sources for research on furniture and furnishings
Here are a couple of sources for walls and ceilings, including finishes.
Here are some popular sources about flooring.
If you are looking to connect with other people working in, or interested in, Interior Design you can try these contacts.
To find out more about Interior Design as a career these resources can be helpful.
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