27 Detail

The documentation that describes the connection of materials.

The application of details in interior design refers to the design of the many smaller elements in a project. For some designers, it is the connections between materials, for others, it is the addition of elements like pattern and textiles that enhance a design. Details are the ways in which an interior comes together in a cohesive way.

Designers are tasked with communicating the design of details to fabricators and contractors, indicating how materials join, and explaining the tolerances—the level of precision in measurement—that are expected on the project. These subtle decisions are not immediately noticeable to a user or ...

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