Whether you’re a professional designer or just bringing a new look to your home, there are five elements you should always consider before embarking on any interior design project.
Space
Space is not an element you will be forced to determine, however in order to be successful you must understand and realize the limits and potential set forth by a room’s space constraints.
Line
You can use lines to direct the overall mood of a room. Vertical lines create a formal atmosphere and balance the horizontal lines of furniture, which tend to be more casual. Diagonal lines are attractive, though they can become distracting if overused. They can be softened by curved lines, which will grant your room a soft, feminine atmosphere.
Form
Join lines to create geometric figures such as rectangles, triangles, circles and ovals. Use them to shape and manipulate the dimensions your space.
Color
Obvious, no doubt, but color is the most important element of design. It can generate moods, tell stories and dramatically call attention to what might otherwise be the plainest corner of your room.
Texture
What’s appealing to the eye might not be appealing to the touch. Remember that your space is for living. You will be interacting with it in a tactile way, so it’s important to choose fabrics and materials that are alluring to the touch, as well.
How does your space utilize these five elements? Knowing what they are, do you look at your room differently?
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