1. THE PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN
BALANCE
EMPHASIS
RHYTHM
PROPORTION/SCALE
UNITY/HARMONY

2. Proportion
Proportion is the size relationship between parts of a design; each unit needs to be in scale with other units around it.
There is nothing more important to the success of a house and its furnishings than the correct use of scale and proportion.
We perceive an object in relation to the area around it. Objects that are too large will crowd a small room and make it appear smaller, while furniture that is too small will seem even smaller in an oversized room. Also, a large piece of furniture, when surrounded by small-scaled furniture, will appear larger than when surrounded by large-scaled pieces. A small table with spindly legs placed at the end of a heavy sofa or chair will look out of place, while a large-scaled table placed near a dainty chair will not be pleasing.

3. PROPORTION

4. PROPORTION

5. PROPORTION

6. BALANCE
Balance is grouping of shapes and colors around a center so there is equal attraction on each side of the center. Visual equilibrium in a room is called balance.
Balance can create a feeling of equalness that makes surroundings restful and looking as if they belong where they are.

7. BALANCE
With FORMAL /SYMMETRICAL balance, equal objects are placed an equal distance from the center.

8. BALANCE
FORMAL/SYMMETRICAL

9. BALANCE
INFORMAL/ASYMMETRICAL means unequal objects are placed unequal distances from the center in such a way that a feeling of balance is achieved.

10. BALANCE
INFORMAL/ASYMMETRICAL

11. EMPHASIS
Emphasis means that you have a center of interest in your design or a focal point.
A center of interest is an area that calls attention to itself by size or contrast in brightness or light and dark; for example: one bright wall, a grouping of furniture or a dark chest against a light wall. There should be one focal point of interest, and the remainder of the design complementing it.

12. EMPHASIS

13. EMPHASIS

14. EMPHASIS

15. RHYTHM
Rhythm will help the eye move easily from one area to another in a space. Rhythm is achieved by the use of repeating lines, colors, textures and relationships of space.

16. RHYTHM

17. RHYTHM

18. RHYTHM

19. UNITY
Unity is the result of a satisfying combination of the elements of design (color, line, texture, shape or form, and space.

20. UNITY

21. UNITY

22. Principles of Design DUE __________ Part I
References : Homes Today and Tomorrow ( Text)
Design Chapter 6- Answer To Review P
Part II- In library on Wednesday
Find an example of these principles of design.
Find examples on the internet. Put them in WORD
Examples must be focused on the field of interior design.
Proportion
Scale
Informal Balance
Emphasis
Formal Balance
Rhythm : Repetition
Gradation
Transition
Radiation
Part III Write a brief explanation why you believe each is a good
example.