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Ways to Maintain and Ways to Maintain and Enhance Living SpaceEnhance Living Space
Teen Living 14.01- 14.03Teen Living 14.01- 14.03
Elements of DesignElements of Design
ColorColor LineLine ShapeShape TextureTexture
ColorColor
Primary colors: red, yellow, bluePrimary colors: red, yellow, blue Secondary colors: orange, green, violetSecondary colors: orange, green, violet
Dark colors make a room appear smallerDark colors make a room appear smaller Light colors make a room appear largerLight colors make a room appear larger
Cool colors (blue, green, & violet) have a Cool colors (blue, green, & violet) have a calming effectcalming effect
Warm colors (red, yellow, & orange) Warm colors (red, yellow, & orange) excite and energizeexcite and energize
LineLine
Adds directionAdds direction For example, horizontal lines can For example, horizontal lines can
make a ceiling appear lowermake a ceiling appear lower
TextureTexture
All surfaces have texture, All surfaces have texture, whether smooth or visible whether smooth or visible
EmphasisEmphasis
One method used to attract One method used to attract attention is the use of a focal attention is the use of a focal point point
The first thing that is noticed in a The first thing that is noticed in a roomroom
BalanceBalance
When objects are of equal weight, When objects are of equal weight, they are in balancethey are in balance
If you have several small items on If you have several small items on one side, they can be balanced by one side, they can be balanced by a large object on the other side a large object on the other side
AccessoriesAccessories
Last items put into a roomLast items put into a room i.e. lamps, pillows, pictures, i.e. lamps, pillows, pictures,
candlescandles
Storage/OrganizationStorage/Organization
Sort like items together and put Sort like items together and put into containersinto containers
Compartmentalize items Compartmentalize items
BlueprintBlueprint
An architect’s plan for a buildingAn architect’s plan for a building Understanding a blueprint is an Understanding a blueprint is an
important skill for an interior important skill for an interior designerdesigner
Preventive Preventive MaintenanceMaintenance Checking items in a home Checking items in a home
regularly to ensure that they are regularly to ensure that they are working properlyworking properly
i.e. checking faucets for leaksi.e. checking faucets for leaks Regular cleaning of fireplace and Regular cleaning of fireplace and
dryer lint to prevent firedryer lint to prevent fire
Corrective Corrective MaintenanceMaintenance Repairing something in a home Repairing something in a home
once it has brokenonce it has broken i.e. repairing shingles on a roof i.e. repairing shingles on a roof
that caused a water spot on a that caused a water spot on a ceiling ceiling