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Principles and Elements Design

    

      The Principles and Elements of design should always be considered while creating a space.  These elements give the room balance and control while adding interest, if used correctly.

      

         The space pictured above uses the elements and principles to create a harmonious space.  Very straight lines are used in the space to give it a clean and finished look.  The form of the furniture and fireplace are very square which ties in nicely with the shapes of some of the rounder accents, including lighting, throughout the space.  

        

       Smooth surfaces are used throughout the space with added textures in the rug and with some accessories.  Neutral colors establish an aesthetically pleasing color scheme with bright red as a color of emphasis.

       Emphasis is clearly created with the use of color in this space.  The eye is drawn to the bright red color on both the wall and the accent pillows.  Having the same neutral tones throughout the space helps to unify the space, while the red accents give the room variety.

       Rhythm is created in this space with the repetition of certain features.  The repetition of things like the three lighting fixtures along with the three square cut outs on the emphasis wall provide a good rhythm for the space.

       There is very minimal pattern in the photo which provides balance.  If everything was patterned it would be too busy and would distract from the design.  Instead, the designer has used very simple and solid colors and patterns and the added a piece of artwork that has pattern on it.  The eye also could be drifted to this piece as emphasis, but it implies variety into the room.

      Everything in this space is proportionate to all other items in the room.  No item is scaled way too big or way to small to flow with the rest of the space.  Scale and proportion are big considerations when designing.  Keeping the elements and principles of design in essential when creating or designing a space.  If you consider all of these principles and elements you can design a space with enough of each element to generate one harmonious and beautiful space.