1. Ways to Maintain and Enhance Living Space Teen Living 14.01- 14.03

2. Elements of Design Color Color Line Line Shape Shape Texture Texture

3. Color Primary colors: red, yellow, blue Primary colors: red, yellow, blue Secondary colors: orange, green, violet Secondary colors: orange, green, violet Dark colors make a room appear smaller Dark colors make a room appear smaller Light colors make a room appear larger Light colors make a room appear larger Cool colors (blue, green, & violet) have a calming effect Cool colors (blue, green, & violet) have a calming effect Warm colors (red, yellow, & orange) excite and energize Warm colors (red, yellow, & orange) excite and energize

4. Line Adds direction Adds direction For example, horizontal lines can make a ceiling appear lower For example, horizontal lines can make a ceiling appear lower

5. Texture All surfaces have texture, whether smooth or visible All surfaces have texture, whether smooth or visible

6. Emphasis One method used to attract attention is the use of a focal point One method used to attract attention is the use of a focal point The first thing that is noticed in a room The first thing that is noticed in a room

7. Balance When objects are of equal weight, they are in balance When objects are of equal weight, they are in balance If you have several small items on one side, they can be balanced by a large object on the other side If you have several small items on one side, they can be balanced by a large object on the other side

8. Accessories Last items put into a room Last items put into a room i.e. lamps, pillows, pictures, candles i.e. lamps, pillows, pictures, candles

9. Storage/Organization Sort like items together and put into containers Sort like items together and put into containers Compartmentalize items Compartmentalize items

10. Blueprint An architect’s plan for a building An architect’s plan for a building Understanding a blueprint is an important skill for an interior designer Understanding a blueprint is an important skill for an interior designer

11. Preventive Maintenance Checking items in a home regularly to ensure that they are working properly Checking items in a home regularly to ensure that they are working properly i.e. checking faucets for leaks i.e. checking faucets for leaks Regular cleaning of fireplace and dryer lint to prevent fire Regular cleaning of fireplace and dryer lint to prevent fire

12. Corrective Maintenance Repairing something in a home once it has broken Repairing something in a home once it has broken i.e. repairing shingles on a roof that caused a water spot on a ceiling i.e. repairing shingles on a roof that caused a water spot on a ceiling