Family Consumer Science
4-H Home Design & Decor Project
The Colorado 4-H Home Design and Décor Project teaches youth about design, safety, and creating functional spaces.
Units 1-3 focus on understanding color, texture, line, and design; recognizing beauty in natural products; creating useful household items; family safety planning; environmental awareness and recycling; furniture repair, refinishing, and upholstery; and preparing for severe weather. Unit 4 allows older members (11-18) to build on these skills, plan and develop their own project, and create a quality exhibit.
Project Overview
Unit 1
Designed for members 8-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Learning about the use of color, texture, line and design
- Recognize beauty in natural products
- Discover personal space
- Create useful household items
Unit 2
Designed for members 8-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Learning about safety by preparing a family safety plan
- Create useful household items
- Learn about the environment and how to recycle or reuse
- Discover how personal space differs from the space of others
Unit 3
Designed for members 8-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Prepare for severe weather
- Learn about the choices and how it affects the design
- Learn about repairing furniture
- Learn how to refinish or restore an item
- Learn how to upholster
Unit 4
Designed for members 14-18 years old.
Inspiring youth to:
- Build on skills learned in units 1-3
- Make their own project and evaluate it
- Plan and develop an area to explore more deeply
- Create a quality exhibit
Official Project Materials
Materials & Curriculum
Member Resources
Find Your County
Counties play a crucial role in 4-H by providing a platform for young people to learn and grow.
Counties facilitate the delivery of 4-H programs that are of particular interest in their area and qualified, compassionate adult leaders run local clubs to support our youth 4-H members.
To find out if this project is supported locally, contact your local extension office.
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Project Tips
Unit 1
- Include pictures of recycled items made during the year
- Be sure to use at least 50% recycled items for the exhibit
Unit 2
- Submit two or more photos showing exhibit item in the place where it will be used and as a part of the total room design.
- A statement of how you improved your family’s safety or a family escape plan is required
Unit 3
- Attach a total of at least 3 pictures, one of the original piece, one during the refinishing or refurbishing process, and one of the completed pieces.
- Include a description of how the piece fits into the room
- If you purchased an item instead of making it yourself, explain why.
Unit 4
- Form board can be used for mounting samples.
- The job shadow exhibit needs to be placed on a display board.
- Your portfolio should include images of accomplished work, goals, and a written explanation that demonstrates your knowledge of the related career or business.
Careers
Interior Designer
Create indoor spaces that are functional, safe, and appealing to the consumer or business
Retail & Sales
Working in the retail industry to either aid with purchasing items or through store ownership
Inspection
Provide services to ensure safety and quality throughout the design process- especially with structural changes
Economic Development
Philanthropy
Provide opportunity where jobs are scarce/ learned trade skills are needed for local economies
Information Technology
Provide critical services utilizing technological advances, especially for remote work and education
Legal
Work at all levels from raw materials to retail to help with contracts, labor, patents, contracts and more
Manufacturing/ Suppliers
Supply products for contractors and retailers with items related to home decor
Architect
Work in coordination with designers to provide structural design for spaces