Home Design & Restoration

Home Design & Restoration

The purpose of Home Design & Restoration is to learn design principles and develop graphic design techniques. In addition, activities in this category encourage well-thought-out design plans and diverse artistic techniques. Be sure to take note of the rules section to develop a successful project.

 

Area Rules – Home Design & Restoration

 

Home Design & Restoration Exhibits are evaluated by these criteria:

 

  1. Items must be designed to be used for home decorating, home furnishing or home management (no clothing, purses, note cards, scrapbooks/photo albums, etc.).
  2. Accessories should be of high quality (as compared to quick, simple crafts), suitable for use in the home several months throughout the year. Holiday-specific items are discouraged. Exhibits made from kits are also discouraged as kits limit decision making in the design process.
  3. Items should show creativity and originality, along with the application of design elements and principles. 4-H members are required to include the design elements and principles they used, along with simple explanation of how they designed their project with their exhibit. Information on the elements and principles of design may be found in the Design Decisions manual, as well as Portfolio Pathways and Sketchbook Crossroads.
  4. Entered in correct class: What medium was changed or manipulated? What medium is the majority of your exhibit made from?
  5. Items should be ready for display in the home: pictures framed, wall hangings and pictures ready to hang etc. No single mat board or artist canvas panels allowed. Wrapped canvas (if staples not visible on edge) is accepted without framing. Make sure hangers are strong enough to support the item. Command Strips are not adequate hangers. Items not ready for display will be dropped one ribbon placing.
  6. Items should not be made for beginning level or other projects (ex: simple (10 minute) table runners or woodworking). Exhibits from the beginning level project, Design My Place, are county only and not state fair eligible.
  7. Size of Exhibits: Exhibits may be no taller than 7 feet and no wider than 6 feet. All exhibits must be easily lifted by two 4-H staff.
  8. Entry Tags: An entry tag which includes a clear description of the entry must be securely attached to each exhibit. Use color, pattern or picture descriptions to aid in identification. No straight pins.
  9. Identification: In addition to the entry tag, a label with the 4-H member’s name and county should be attached to each separate piece of the exhibit.
  10. Supporting Information: Supporting information is required for all exhibits. Information must include elements or principles of design used and steps taken to complete project. Tag templates can be found at https://go.unl.edu/ne4hhomedesignrestoration. Exhibits without supporting information will be lowered a ribbon placing.

 

Department C – Division 257 – Design Decisions
Attach information to explain steps taken. Information must also include element or principle of design used (p. 9-12).
 

Division

Class

Pay

Purple

Blue

Red

White

Dept.DivisionClass No.Class Description

257

All Classes

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

C

257

001

Design Board for a Room (SF 201) - Include: color scheme, wall treatment, floor treatment, etc. OR floor plan for a room. Posters, 22" x 28", or multimedia presentation (on CD). Show what you learned with before and after pictures or diagrams, samples, story, cost comparisons, optional arrangements, etc.

C

257

002

Problem Solved, Energy Savers OR Career Exploration (SF201) – Identify a problem (such as problem windows, storage needs, inconvenient room arrangement, cost comparison, energy conservation, waste management, etc.) OR explore a career related to home environment (what would it be, what education is needed, what would you do, etc.). Using poster, notebook, multimedia presentation (on CD) or other method, describe the problem and how it was solved OR your career exploration. (p. 74-93)

C

257

003

Solar, Wind, or Other Energy Alternatives for the Home (SF201) – Can be models, either an original creation or an adaptation of kit. If kit, label and explain what was learned and how the item could be used in or on exterior of home. (p. 74-93)

C

257

004

Technology in Design (SF200) - Incorporate technology into a project related to home design or use technology to develop the design; for example, using conductive thread to create a circuit that enhances a wall hanging or create the design with a 3D printer.

C

257

006

Window Covering (SF200) - May include curtains, draperies, shades, shutters, etc.

C

257

007

Floor Covering (SF200) – May be woven, braided, painted floor cloth, etc. May be exhibited as a poster or multimedia presentation (on CD).

C

257

008

Bedcover (SF200) - May include quilt, comforter, bedspread, dust ruffle, canopy, etc. For quilts, state who did the quilting. (No fleece tied exhibits.) (p. 50-53)

C

257

009

Accessory – Original Needlework/Stitchery (SF200)

C

257

010

Accessory – Textile – 2D (SF200) - table cloth or runner, dresser scarf, wall hanging, etc. No tied fleece blankets or beginning/10-minute table runners.

C

257

011

Accessory – Textile – 3D (SF200) - pillows, pillow shams, fabric bowls, etc. No fleece tied exhibits

C

257

012

Accessory – 2D (SF200)

C

257

013

Accessory – 3D (SF200) - string art, wreaths, etc.

C

257

014

Accessory – Original Floral Design (SF200)

C

257

015

Accessory – Original made from Wood (SF200)– burn, cut, shape or otherwise manipulate

C

257

016

Accessory – Original made from Glass (SF200) – etch, mosaic, stain, molten or otherwise manipulate

C

257

017

Accessory – Original made from Metal (SF200)–cut, shape, punch, sculpt, reassemble or otherwise manipulate.

C

257

018

Accessory – Original made from Ceramic or Tile (SF200) – Treatment to exhibit must go through process that permanently alters the medium. Painting alone is not sufficient.

C

257

019

Accessory – Recycled/Upcycled Item for the home (SF207) - reuse a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

C

257

020

Furniture – Recycled/Remade (SF207) - made or finished by using a common object or material in a creative way. Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

C

257

021

Furniture – Wood Opaque finish such as Paint or Enamel (SF203)

C

257

022

Furniture – Wood Clear finish showing Wood Grain (SF203)

C

257

023

Furniture – Fabric Covered (SF200) - May include stool, chair seat, slipcovers, headboard, etc.

C

257

024

Furniture – Outdoor Living (SF200) - Furniture made/refurbished suitable for outdoor use. (NOTE: May be displayed outside). Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

C

257

025

Accessory – Outdoor Living (SF200) - Accessory made/refurbished by 4-H member suitable for outdoor use. (NOTE: May be displayed outside.) Include description of what was done to recycle or reuse item in your attached information.

C

257

900

Solar Lights/Glow in the Dark(SF200) – They are to be exhibited on the fairgrounds for view of the public. Be sure to tell Extension Staff where they are placed. Place the exhibit wherever you want them to be displayed when you brin them to the fairgrounds.

C

257

901-905

Other Item Made in this Project
Department C – Division 256 – Heirloom Treasures & Family Keepsakes
  1. This project area is for items with historic, sentimental or antique value that are restored, repurposed or refinished to keep their original look and value. It is not for “recycled” items. For example, a bench would be considered an heirloom if the original finish is restored, but if decorated by painting it would be considered recycled. Entering highly valuable items (especially small ones) is discouraged, as exhibits are not displayed in closed cases.
  2. NOTE: Resources to support this project area are available on the 4-H website. Attach information including:
    1. List of steps taken to complete your project. Before and after pictures are encouraged.
    2. Keepsakes documentation: how you acquired the item, and the history of the item may be written, pictures, audio or video tape of interview with family member, etc.
 

Division

Class

Pay

Purple

Blue

Red

White

Dept.DivisionClass No.Class Description

256

All Classes

1

$6

$4

$2

$1

C

256

001

Trunks (SF206) - including doll-sized trunks or wardrobes.

C

256

002

An article either a repurposed "treasure" (accessory) from an old item or an old "treasure" (accessory) refinished or renovated (SF205) - May include a display of a collection or collectibles, being careful not to destroy value of the collection.

C

256

003

Furniture (SF205) - either a repurposed "treasure" from an old item or an old "treasure" refinished or renovated. May include doll-sized furniture.

C

256

004

Cleaned and Restored Heirloom Accessory or Furniture (SF205) - A reconditioned and cleaned old piece of furniture or accessory that is functional for use or display. Item might be cleaned and waxed, and simple repairs made. Item would not be refinished or repainted but reconditioned to restore it to its original look or to prevent it from further damage as a valuable heirloom. Consult extension publication Care and Conservation of Heirloom Textiles for information on textiles. This publication can be found in the Digital Commons at: https://go.unl.edu/gcnh (Refinished items go in classes 2 – 3.) This class is for situations where it may be best to do very little to the item to maintain its antique value. Item or article should be of complexity suited to an advanced project.

C

256

900-904

Other Item Made in this Project