Developing Total Environments

A Guide to Creating Simulated Environments and Extreme Decorating Techniques.

Welcome to the world of extreme interior decorating. Here you will find a wealth of information about constructing total environments and themed rooms as well as an extensive resource list to find everything you need to make your dream room a reality.  This online guide is presented by set designer and special effects artist Rev. Shiva Rodriguez, who also shares many tricks of her trade that can be utilized in creating simulated environments.

Developing ideas on paper and a tour of a transformation.

Selecting building materials and decor elements.

Special effects techniques used to create simulated environments.

How-to guides for building special components and decor items.

Plans and conceptual drawings for a wide variety of themes.

A photo gallery of themed rooms and environments.

An extensive list of commercial resources listed by theme categories.

A little background about your host.