Universal Principles of Interior Design by 
Living in Color by 
Appropriated Interiors by ALA - American Lighting Association- ALA is a trade association representing the lighting industry.
ASID - American Society of Interior Designers- Represents practicing professional interior designers
CIDA - Council for Interior Design Accreditation-An independent, non-profit accrediting organization for interior design education programs at colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
IALD - International Association of Lighting Designers The IALD strives to set the global standard for lighting design excellence by promoting the advancement and recognition of professional lighting designers.
IDS - Interior Design Society-One of the country's largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry.
IIDA - International Interior Design Association Represents professional interior designers, and conducts research, student programs, and continuing education programs for members.
NCIDQ - National Council for Interior Design Qualification-An independent, nonprofit organization of state and provincial credentialing bodies, NCIDQ establishes standards of competence for interior design/interior architecture professionals.
USGBC: U.S. Green Building Council- A non-profit community committed to the adoption of green building practices, technologies, policies, and standards.
ADA Homepage- A Department of Justice website, gives information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Links to the "2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design."
Architecture and Interior Design for 20th Century America- Provided by the Library of Congress' American Memory project, this collection is comprised of over 29,000 images primarily of architectural subjects, including interiors and exteriors of homes, stores, offices, and other structures.
DEXIGNER - Interior Design Blogs- A list with brief descriptions of links to numerous blogs and various websites related to interior design.
MAD - Museum of Arts and Design- "MAD focuses on contemporary creativity and the ways in which artists and designers from around the world transform materials through processes ranging from the artisanal to the digital." (quoted from website). Located in NYC.
Museum of Design Atlanta- "MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design." "MODA regularly features exhibitions on architecture, industrial and product design, interiors and furniture, graphics, fashion and more." (quoted from website)
National Building Museum-"The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution devoted to the history and impact of the built environment. We do this by telling the stories of architecture, engineering, and design." (quoted from website). The museum is located in Washington, DC.
Pantone The world-renowned authority on color and provider of color systems and leading technology for the selection and accurate communication of color across a variety of industries.
Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum-Located in NYC, a national design museum for the U.S.
