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There is presently no body of literature comprising the theory of interior design. There are, however, many theoretical approaches from related fields that have application to the field of interior design. In response to the need stated by others for a body of interior design theory, this paper reviews four theoretical approaches and gives examples of existing literature within each approach. This paper focuses on theory as an organizational tool and is limited to theories that are relevant to “concept” and “form”. Examples of each theory point toward a potential area of exploration in the development of interior design theory, with the intention that such a body of literature would hold meaning for both students and practitioners of interior design.

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A Theoretical Base for Interior Design: A review of four approaches from related fields

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