Furnishings and Interiors is an interior design program focused on residential design and is structured to you the skills needed to work in a professional design firm.
Skills You'll Learn
Space Planning
Design functional interior layouts and furniture arrangements.
Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
Create architectural construction documents using AutoCAD and REVIT.
Residential Building Construction
Understand building systems, materials, and non-load-bearing construction.
Kitchen & Bath Design
Plan and execute kitchens and bathrooms using NKBA guidelines.
Sustainable & Universal Design
Apply sustainability, accessibility, and ADA-compliant design principles.
Materials Specification
Select, specify, and estimate interior fabrics, finishes, and fixtures.
Student Groups
UGA NKBA Student Chapter
An organization that meets six times a semester to learn about the kitchen and bath industry.
Guest Speakers & Showroom Visits
Activities include hearing from kitchen and bath designers, interior designers, manufacturer representatives, and alumni, as well as visiting local showrooms.
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History of the FI Program
The Furnishings & Interiors program was officially established as a major in 1975, initially within the Department of Housing, Home Management & Furnishings. By 1977, the department evolved into Housing, Home Management, and Consumer Economics.
Today, we thrive as part of the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Interiors within the College of Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS)—an eclectic group offering diverse opportunities for student collaboration and research.
As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary in 2025, our program's significant growth is a testament to our wonderful, talented, and supportive faculty. Our dedicated educators equip Furnishings & Interiors (FI) students with the essential skill sets needed for a variety of roles within the interior design profession.
Program interest and recognition from alumni and graduates, particularly through our annual senior portfolio show celebrating student success, have doubled our enrollment in the past few years.
Meet Our Students
Lily Fowler
TMI student values encouraging nature of FACS professors
MaryBeth White
White's grandmother instilled in her a love for design
Niasia Ferguson
Ferguson found a home at FACS the minute she walked into the drafting studio.
I wanted to be in a field that balanced helping people, problem solving and allowed me to be creative. The hands-on, cohort class style of the program also drew me to Furnishings and Interiors. Having faculty and peers who really know you and are able to challenge you is so beneficial.
I was nominated to showcase my work at the 2021 National Kitchen and Bath Association Gala. There I met with design professionals from Metro Atlanta. It was an incredible opportunity to network and learn from designers in the field.