Interior Design 1 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Elements of Design Line Form Space Mass Texture Color 2 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Proportion Scale Balance Rhythm Emphasis Unity Variety 3 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. What principles of design do you see in this room? 4 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. The size relationships that can be found within an object or design. The ratio of one part to another or one part to the whole. Proportions often expressed as ratios Most people prefer rectangles to square Unequal divisions of space are more appealing than equal divisions of space 3:5, 5:8, and 8:13 ratios are more effective 5 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Which Coffee table do you think is in proportion? Why? AB 6 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 7 The relative size of an object in relation to other objects. Scale of furnishings should relate to the space they occupy to be visually pleasing. Scale of furnishings also applies to the size of the person using the item. 8 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 9 Visual Weight is the perception that an item weighs more or less then it actually does. Thick lines, bold colors, rough textures and large patterns add visual weight. Slender lines, light colors, smooth textures and small patterns create a lighter visual weight. 10 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Two kinds of balance. The amount, size or weight of objects on both sides of a center point is equal. Symmetrical Balance Convey formality, dignity and calmness. Unequal objects or groups of objects appear to be equal. Asymmetrical Balance Informal 11 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Symmetrical Balance 12 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Asymmetrical Balance 13 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Asymmetrical Balance 14 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Is this symmetrical or asymmetrical balance? 15 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Occurs when an element of design (line, form, texture, color) forms an organized pattern. Can add interest to a room but if overused can cause the room to be boring. There are various ways to achieve rhythm. Repetition Radiation Gradation Opposition Transition 16 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Repetition- a repeated element (line, color, shape form or pattern). The repetition may be an alternating pattern Leads the eye from one place to another 17 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Repetition 18 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Radiation is when lines move outward from a central point. 19 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Gradation is when objects increase or decrease in size. 20 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Opposition is when lines come together to form right angles. 21 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Transition is when curved lines lead the eye from one place to another. 22 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Creating a center of interest or focal point in a room. Can give order and direction to a room Everything else should relate to the emphasis through color, texture, scale or theme. The item or feature should be dominant but not overpower the room not compete with other features Be worthy of the attention it will receive 23 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 1.What do you think creates emphasis? 2.What is the first thing you notice when entering the room? 3.How is the foal point tied into the other elements in the room? 24 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 1.What do you think creates emphasis? 2.What is the first thing you notice when entering the room? 3.How is the focal point tied into the other elements in the room? 25 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. Unity is when all parts of a design relate to one design idea. Consistent shape, color or line in design elements Consistency of style You see the room as a whole instead of as a collection of items. 26 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 27 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. When different styles and materials are combined. Styles and materials should be compatible. Unity with some variety creates interest. One common mistake is using a different decorating style in each room of a small home. 28 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. 29 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved. What principles of design do you see in this room? 30 Copyright Texas Education Agency, All rights reserved.