Line is:  The connection of two points.  The Element in a room that moves the eye from one point to another.

Line  1. Vertical  2. Horizontal  3. Curved  4. Diagonal horizontal verticalvertical diagonal Curved

Vertical Line Lends dignity and formality Creates feelings of aspiration and ascension. Leads the eye up. A feeling of height and strength.

Horizontal Line Restful Relaxing Informal Casual Comfortable

Diagonal Line Active Suggests movement Excitement Energy Direction

Curved Line  Graceful  Feminine  Delicate  Gentle

Pattern is.  The application of color, lines, shapes, and designs to create the illusion of texture and/or visual interest.  Pattern adds dimension and interest  Simplest way of designing a surface

Pattern Combinations.  Too much pattern can make a room too busy and uncomfortable

Pattern Combinations.  A room without pattern may be too stark or lacking interest

To achieve a feeling of correctness in combining patterns: 1Pick 3 2. Vary the Scale 3. Vary the Colors 4. Add Solids the Textures

Pick 3  Everything looks better in groups of three, and pattern is no exception.  2 patterns look great, but 3 patterns combined successfully will change a room.

Vary the Scale  Pick a large scale fabric for pattern 1  For pattern 2, pick a fabric that is half the scale of pattern 1  For Pattern 3 use a solid color or textured color from either pattern

Vary the Color  Stay with the same color tones and intensities.

Add Solids & Texture  Adding a solid or textured fabric will help bring everything together  Solids give the eye some place to rest

Horizontal Line in a room

Curved Line in a room

Use of Pattern

Diagonal Line in a room