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How it’s done! The design and hand-drawn rendering for a powder room.

Powder Room design and rendering

Let’s take a look at how I designed this Moroccan-influenced powder room and created this hand-drawn presentation rendering for it. 1. The initial design discussions. Samples of Moroccan tile at Zellij Gallery. The wall tile pattern. First, I measured the existing powder room we would be remodeling, noting window and plumbing locations, etc. Then I […]

The process! Hand-drawn renderings for an Aspen home’s primary bathroom.

Hand-drawn rendering, primary bathroom.

1. The initial design of the bathroom. Let’s take a look at how I drew two renderings showing the  concept for a primary bathroom in a home in Aspen, Colorado, as designed by Richard Hallberg Interior Design. These are hand-drawn renderings that have a warmth and classic quality not usually found with computer-generated illustrations. Detail […]

Presentation Sketch, Sun Room.

Hand-drawn interior design rendering of a sun room.

Interior design presentation rendering for a sun room. Residential design, remodel. The sketch shows the key features of the design—an upholstered arm chair, an Arne Jacobsen AJ floor lamp, terra cotta floor tile. Sunlight streams through new steel French doors. Media: Hand-drawn (hand rendering) with color. To see a rendering of a sun room  featuring […]

Design Rendering, Dining Room.

Interior Design Rendering Traditional Dining Room.

Interior design rendering, traditional dining room, residence in Atlanta, Georgia. Project name withheld. This remodel  includes French doors to the exterior, custom upholstered Louis XV chairs by Gregorius Pineo, coordinating drapery, an antique chandelier, antique wall mirrors, wood paneling at the passage to kitchen, custom wood flooring. Medium: Hand-drawn with color. To see another rendering […]

Presentation Rendering, Den-Office, Showcase House.

Hand-drawn presentation rendering for a den in Dallas Kip's Bay showcase home.

Interior design presentation rendering, for the Dallas Kips Bay showcase house. Client: Dallas-based interior designer Janet Gridley. The rendering illustrates her theme for the room: “Live From Preston Hollow!” Features a mix of antiques with her exciting new ideas and a bold color statement. See a photo of the completed room below. For another rendering of […]

Presentation Rendering, Guest Bedroom

Hand-drawn interior design rendering, guest bedroom.

Interior design presentation rendering for a guest house bedroom, private residence. The transitional design features beams in the pitched ceiling, a unique chandelier, a custom upholstered headboard, a custom cabinet at the foot of the bed with a pop-up TV, and the beautiful light though the French doors. Media: Hand-drawn (hand rendering) with color. You […]

Interior Design Presentation Rendering, Window Seat.

Hand-drawn presentation rendering of an upholstered window seat bench.

Hand-drawn interior design presentation rendering for a cozy upholstered window seat. Residential design, remodel. The sketch shows the key features of the design— the large, sunny window; stone floor tile; a custom millwork bench; custom upholstery and decorative pillows with a throw; and a contemporary wood drum side table. Media: Hand-drawn with color. To see […]

Presentation Rendering, Girls’ Bedroom

Hand-drawn interior design rendering for bedroom for two young girls.

Interior design presentation rendering of a pretty bedroom for twin girls. The design features twin beds with custom upholstered headboards, colorful fabrics, red-lacquered bedside tables, a comfy window seat and a mural inspired by Porter Teleo Wallcovering design. Media: Hand rendering with color. You can see an additional rendering of a bedroom from my portfolio here.

Interior Design Presentation Sketch, Den.

Interior Design Rendering by Terence McFadden Den Sketch

Hand-drawn interior design presentation rendering for the remodel of a den. Project: Remodel of home, Los Angeles. Features: New wood flooring, cabinets, furniture including a reupholstered antique wingback chair and finishes; a new fireplace surround; antique-finish hinged panels above to screen the TV when it’s not being watched; and custom millwork with shelves for display. […]