1. Elements & Principles of Interior Design

2. 1.Line 2.Form 3.S p a c e 4.Texture 5.Color Elements of Design – Your Tools

3. Element of Line Line– creates width, height, and the look of movement Line communicates: ◦relaxation (horizontal line) ◦strength, dignity(vertical) ◦action(diagonal) ◦calmness, softness (curved).

4. Element of Line The most pleasing effect will have: a balanced mixture of lines one type of line taking the lead role the “lead” line chosen based upon the feeling to be achieved.

5. Element of Form/Shape Form is the PHYSICAL SHAPE of objects It contains volume and mass (height, width, and depth).

6. Element of Form/Shape Form can be: Realistic – when it looks very much like the real thing Abstract – when it rearranges or stylizes a recognizable object Geometric – when it uses squares, rectangles, circles etc.

7. 1. The FUNCTION of an item should be considered first before its form 2. RELATED forms are more agreeable than unrelated forms 3. A GRADUAL CHANGE in form smoothly directs the eyes. Remember: Element of Form/Shape

8. Element of Space Two types of space: Filled area is positive space Unfilled area is negative space Rooms need both of these in balance.

9. Element of Texture The way a surface feels (TACTILE) or appears to feel (VISUAL).

10. Element of Texture Fabric has texture The textures of fabrics need to be compatible but varied for harmony A faux wall treatment can give the appearance texture In a monochromatic room, texture is a critical element to maintain attraction.

11. Element of Color Color is the most significant element of design Color can be used to express a person’s individuality or to create a certain mood or illusion and make a cool room seem warmer. Color can make a warm room seem cooler and make a cool room seem warmer.

12. Element of Color Monochromatic – varying values of one hue Analogous – 3-5 hues beside each other on the color wheel Complementary – opposite hues on the color wheel Split complementary - one hue and the two hues on each side of its complement Triadic - three hues equally spaced on the color wheel.

13. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.13 The Psychology of Color Color influences human behavior Social areas should be decorated in colors that make all members feel comfortable. Personal areas can be decorated using individual color preferences.

14. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.14 Red Red is bold, exciting, and warm Red stimulates the nervous system and increases blood pressure, respiration rate, and heartbeat.

15. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.15 Orange Orange expresses friendliness, courage, hospitality, energy, and hope Orange is cheerful, warm, and less aggressive than red.

16. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.16 Yellow Yellow is cheerful, friendly, and warm Yellow is cheerful, friendly, and warm Yellow is associated with happiness, sunlight, prosperity, cowardice, and wisdom Yellow is associated with happiness, sunlight, prosperity, cowardice, and wisdom Yellow makes a room appear light and airy. Yellow makes a room appear light and airy.

17. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.17 Green Green is the color of nature Green is refreshing, cool, peaceful, and friendly Green is often associated with hope, envy, and good luck.

18. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.18 Blue Blue is cool, calm, and reserved Blue communicates serenity, tranquility, and formality Blue can be depressing if too much is used.

19. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.19 Violet Violet is the color of royalty, dignity, and mystery Violet is dramatic.

20. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.20 Black Black is mysterious, severe, and dramatic Black symbolizes wisdom, evil, and death Black can be oppressive and claustrophobic in large amounts.

21. © Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Permission granted to produce for educational use only.21 White White is the symbol of youth, freshness, innocence, purity, faith, and peace.

22. Principles of Design – Your Rules 1. Proportion 2. Scale 3. Balance 4. Rhythm 5. Emphasis 6. Harmony

23. Principle of Proportion Proportion is the size relationship within an object or design Out of proportion is NOT pleasing to the eye.

24. Principle of Scale A room is in SCALE when the dimensions of the objectives in the entire room are harmonious.

25. Principle of Balance Symmetrical (Formal) Balance Asymmetrical (Informal) Balance.

26. Principle of Rhythm Rhythm moves the eye from one area to another.

27. Repetition - repeating colors, lines, forms, or textures. Principle of Rhythm

28. Opposition – lines meeting to form right angles. Principle of Rhythm

29. Transition – curved lines leading your eye from one part to another. Principle of Rhythm

30. Radiation - lines move outward from a central point. Principle of Rhythm

31. Gradation - gradual increase or decrease of color, size, or pattern. Principle of Rhythm

32. The focal point that first catches the viewer’s attention. Principle of Emphasis

33. When all parts of a design “agree” either through UNITY or through VARIETY. Principle of Harmony

34. Unity - when all the parts of a design are related by one idea. Principle of Harmony

35. Variety - combining different styles and materials together. Principle of Harmony

36. Finishing Applying the elements and principles of design takes thoughtful selection and placement combined with imagination Your eye is the ultimate judge of good design for you Your may never be ‘done’ It is like raising a child; there is always something to nurture, something to organize, and something that is not going to behave just as you’d like it to. That’s part of the challenge and the beauty.