ID POST case studies
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ID POST is a professional credential for interior designers who work on residential projects. It signals that the holder can take a home interior from initial client brief through programming, space planning, detailing, specification, and project administration. The ID POST case studies are 5 cases and about 2,918 words.
1Two-Bedroom Condo With a Daily Office and a Part-Time Guest Room
A couple buys a 1,380 sq ft two-bedroom condominium. They want a dedicated home office for two people, a guest room for out-of-town parents 8-10 nights per month, and more storage.
660 words, about 3 min2Ceiling Conflict in a Row House: Beam, Duct, and Coffers
A 1920s row house renovation includes a 24 ft x 14 ft living/dining room with an existing ceiling at 8 ft 6 in above the joists. The design shows an 8 ft 0 in finished ceiling with 4 in deep coffers and 3 in deep recessed lights.
569 words, about 3 min3Basement Suite for an Aging Parent: Egress, Ceiling, and Stair
A client wants to convert a 600 sq ft basement into a guest suite for an aging parent, with a new bedroom, a 3/4 bath, and a sitting area. The basement ceiling is 6 ft 10 in below the existing joists; the proposed furred ceiling would be 6 ft 6 in.
641 words, about 3 min4Galley Kitchen Island Request With a 48-Inch Range
An 8 ft x 13 ft galley kitchen has 24 in deep counters on both long walls, leaving a 48 in aisle. The back wall contains a 30 in window centered over the sink and a 36 in doorway at one end.
518 words, about 3 min5Contractor Substitution: Fire Door and Wet-Area Tile
During construction of a single-family renovation, the contractor submits two substitutions. The specified garage-to-house door is a 20-minute fire-rated door with a self-closing device; the contractor proposes a hollow-core door to save $600, saying 'the old one was not rated.' The specified bathroom floor tile has a measured wet DCOF of 0.42; the contractor proposes a glossy wall tile with no wet-area test data because it is cheaper and in stock.
530 words, about 3 min