The 7 Elements of Interior Design
If you have a fear of making a mistake when attempting to turn your home into a more comfortable, inviting, and pulled together space, you are not alone. Unless you have spent days on Pinterest online, or are a licensed interior designer, the ins and outs of decorating your home may seem like a daunting task. So, allow Matter Brothers Furniture Store, Naples, to give you some interior design tips, and when you come to our store, you’ll be ready to zero in on the decor and furniture that will make your house a home.
1. Pattern
Attractive and repetitive designs are one way to make your room more attractive. Both colors and patterns are what add interest to a home and tell a story of their own. Indeed, these elements allow for a smooth transition in and out of the area. Some examples of patterns that work well in a room include:
Designs in the fabric of the upholstery, throw pillows, a screen, rug, or the drapes and curtains. If you need a bit more pattern in the room, consider a hanging mobile or delve into the designs that naturally occur in live plants.
2. Space
The area that makes up the room is the foundation of your interior design. You must not overlook the dimensions and the room’s utilities as you decide what is going into the room. A room has four kinds of space:
- Two-dimensional space (the length and width of the floor)
- Three-dimensional space (the length, width, and height of the room)
- “Positive space” is a room or an area, filled with furniture and decoration.
- A “negative space” is an area of a room that is empty.
The idea is to accomplish an equilibrium between the positive and negative spaces. An imbalance can occur by overcrowding or skimping on the items used in these spaces.
3. Texture
This quality has to do with how a surface looks and feels. Types of textures used by designers to deepen the feel of a room include:
- Visual texture (i.e., wallpapers, wall paint, flooring)
- Actual surface (i.e., pillow covers, bedspreads, drapes)
Contrasting textures within a space eliminates the chance of monotony.
4. Line
Three elements of design come together in the lines of a room. They are:
- A sense of harmony
- Contrast
- Unity
The broad characterization of lines fit into three types:
- Horizontal
- Vertical
- Dynamic
Some designers say that horizontal lines evoke a safe and secure feeling in a room. They add that vertical lines are free and expansive. Active, or angular lines add drama. Dynamic lines show up in a place by way of stairways or arches. Using various lines allows those designing the room to add excitement and a sense of movement.
5. Color
Colors set the mood in a space. Every color brings a different feeling or characteristic into the room. Colors have three components:
- Hue – This word explains the pure spectrum colors found in the rainbow, red, orange, yellow, blue, green violet.
- Value – The value of a color is the relative lightness or darkness of the color.
- Intensity – This description is also known as chroma or saturation and refers to the brightness of a color.
The colors used in a room can affect mood, health, and, yes, even appetite.
6. Forms
This word describes shapes in general.
- Geometric forms are human-made.
- Natural forms are organic.
Forms can be open and closed.
7. Light
Whether natural or human-made, light is essential for the other six elements of design to exist. Lighting can set a mood and an ambiance in a room while also complementing everything else. Natural light comes from the savvy placement of doors and windows. Artificial lighting comes in three types:
- Task lighting
- Accent lighting
- Mood lighting
Matter Brothers Furniture Store, Naples, Florida
If you need living room furniture and accents, or you want to make some changes to your bedroom, Matter Brothers Furniture Store, Naples can assist you with our elegant pieces, decor items, and more. Contact us for all your home design needs. Plus, take advantage of our complementary design services when you stop by!
