Interior Design

 Balance  Rhythm  Proportion/Scale  Emphasis  Unity

 Achieved when parts of a design are equally distributed.  Can be physical weight or visual weight  Symmetrical Balance-when both parts are identical Example- plants, insects or humans

 Parts of the design are not identical but are equal in visual weight. Asymmetrical/Informal Balance

Vertical Balance- Top and Bottom parts Are equal. Horizontal Balance- Left and Right parts Are equal. Radial Balance – Elements radiate out from design

 Gradation- -Designs increase or decrease in size -One element of design changes such as value

Radiation-Lines or designs move out from center point Repetition- Design is copied or repeated Continuous Line-Design creates a continuous line for eye to follow

Radiation Repetition Continuous Line

GOLDEN MEAN- 3 to 5 Ratio Proportion means that each of the parts are the right size to belong to the whole.

 Focal point in the design