Focal Point IDC #8.1 Progressive Challenge - Country Charm -Week 1 -Making the Plan *Due Tuesday July 20 MN EST*
Week 1 -Making the Plan -design a floor plan that meets the need of the
client(s) for this series. You can also get ideas for colors and style
at this stage.< Planning stage: This week will focus on the overall layout of the home and some of the landscape features. Here are some key points to consider. No decorating is required this week. You may paint the walls if you like but only basic colors. There will be more specific guidelines as we progress. •Read the Scenario including the letter and facts about the family. •Start planning your layout for the home. Use the following information to create your floor plan. •Moderate size lot 30x30 or 40x40 at most. •Country style homes with modern updates. This will be more important in the decorating stage. •Plan on 3-4 bedrooms. •2 full baths and a half guest bath. •Minimal Landscaping at this point. We will be doing Curb appeal and outdoor living space on Week 5 as final touches before uploading the lot. •Have Fun playing along in this design challenge

Focal Point IDC #8.1 Progressive Challenge - Country Charm


This challenge will be a Mini-Series over the course of multiple weeks. It is called a Progressive Challenge because each week is another step toward the completion of the final lot.

Each week will focus on a different aspect of Interior Design with the end product being a finished house to post for download. Here is an outline of how it will work.

I am going to create a scenario for a family that is requesting the home. The same family will be used thru this Mini-Series. *Creating the family will be optional.

Any one can jump in at any time. Complete the assignment for each week by creating a picture presentation of your design of the week. At the end of IDC#8.5 you will have the opportunity to showcase your completed lot and post it to be downloaded. Remember the idea is to test your creativity and have fun.

Background story for IDC #8.1 Progressive Challenge - Country Charm

Esther Rockwell wrote:

Dear Focal Point IDC Team:


Our clients are seeking a new home in your area. They are planning to move at the end of summer before the beginning of school. Cricket and Foster Leawater are a family of modest means and simple tastes. They both love older Country style homes with modern updates. Garrett is a teen and his sister Pearl is in Elementary school. They will need plenty of room to bring over a few friends now and then. The Leawater’s would like a moderate sized lot (30x30 or 40x40 at most) just big enough for a cozy home and maybe a small pond. The house will need at least 3-4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and a half bath for guests close to the main living area. Storage in a shed or attic or basement would also be a plus.

The family is on summer holiday at the moment but will be checking in once a week to see your progress. They will also be giving you a list of ideas to design the different spaces in the home. We are hoping you will help this lovely family find a beautiful home full of Country Charm.


Thank you,


Esther Rockwell

Rockwell Home Location Service

Here is what we know about the family so far:

•Foster Leawater YA [Dad]
Color: Yellow
Brave
Loves the outdoors
Excitable

•Cricket Leawater YA [Mom]
Color: Lilac
Green Thumb
Natural Cook
Eclectic

•Garrett Leawater [Teen]
Color: Brown
Loves the outdoors
Excitable

•Pearl Leawater [Child]
Color: Purple
Eclectic
Loves the outdoors