4. Make up sentences with the following phrases:

trend – (курс, направление; общее направление, тенденция)

to create, start a trend — задавать направление

general trend — общее направление

growing trend — развивающаяся тенденция

recent, new trend — недавняя, новая тенденция

5. Fill in the gaps with the following phrases: fabric and color choice, comfort zones, classic styling, to use a softer color palette, to design the space.

1) The interior decorator tried … so that there would be … for work and recreation.

2) All the elements of the ornament in the window treatment were of … .

3) This designer tends … while decorating bedrooms.

4) The leading decorator of the firm can give you a tip on … in any design project.

6. Translate into English:

1) При оформлении комнаты для ребенка необходимо использовать определенные цвета, ткани, мебель.

2) Обычно естественная цветовая палитра хорошо сочетается с любым декором интерьера.

3) Очень важно спроектировать пространство детской комнаты должным образом.

7. Describe the design of a room for a child. Use the following phrases:

to use a softer color palette a comfort zone

to design the space zones for studying and recreation

to use a clean bright color palette trends in room décor

to work with the rest of the room classic styling

Part 3

1. Read the text

Q. Many people like the idea of updating their interiors for the seasons. What techniques do you use to transition your home from winter into spring/summer?

Tricia Foley: "I have a simple shades of white interior in my little country house that is a great backdrop for the changing seasons. In spring a bucket of bright yellow forsythia is usually blooming. Summer brings piles of shells and stones from walks on the beach. I also love to have jugs of roses from my garden all over the house. I roll up the rugs and put away the flannel sheets and comforters. Fall brings out wool throws draped over chairs, a fire in the fireplace, and bittersweet branches to bring a little bit of the outdoors inside. The holiday season is always a white Christmas for me. Amaryllis and paperwhites are potted with moss. Then I use greens and simple white lights on the tree."

Q. What decorating techniques/ideas/projects would you recommend to a homeowner who wants to rev up the look of a bedroom or living room for spring, without spending a fortune?

Tricia Foley: "I find that all my friends are simplifying and just having the things they love around them. I find that clutter is so distracting and high maintenance. When you have a simple backdrop, it is easy to change a look with sheets, flowers, or arranging a collection in a new way. Sometimes, you don't even appreciate what you have, when you have too much around!"

shell – раковина, ракушка

comforter – амер. стеганое ватное одеяло

fall – амер. осень

bring out – вытаскивать

to pot – сажать в горшок

moss – мох

to rev up – зд. оживлять

clutter – суматоха, неразбериха

2. True or false?

1) Homeowners usually change the interiors of their homes during winter.

2) Tricia prefers white colours in decorating her country house.

3) Tricia tells about decorating of the house during all the seasons of the year.

4) Tricia decorates her house with white colours only in winter.

5) In Tricia’s opinion a simple design background of your home is a perfect base for any stylish change of the interior.