INAR444 Integrated Design: Kitchen & Bathroom

[2–2, 3 cr.]

This course provides interior design students with a comprehensive understanding of designing functional and innovative kitchens and bathrooms across a range of settings, including residential, hospitality, and other commercial environments. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, students will explore the unique challenges and key considerations of these essential spaces—focusing on space planning, material selection, ergonomics, lighting, detailing, and contemporary design trends.

The course also examines the historical development and cultural evolution of kitchens and bathrooms around the world, analyzing how these spaces have changed across time and cultures. Students will explore how such environments reflect cultural values, social behaviors, and functional needs—not only as hubs of domestic life and personal care but also as significant spaces in public and professional settings.

Additional focus will be placed on the growing influence of wellness design, exploring how current trends impact kitchen and bathroom environments. Emphasis will be placed on sustainability, accessibility, and the integration of modern technologies to enhance the user experience.

Pre-requisite: INAR332 Design Studio IV