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Principleofdesignbysumitranjan 150203152545 Conversion Gate02 PDF
Principleofdesignbysumitranjan 150203152545 Conversion Gate02 PDF
OF
INTERIOR
DESIGN
1.Balance
2.Space
3.Focus/Emph
asis
4.Rhythm
5.unity
BALENCE
Balance
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introduction
Balance
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Types
Although it's
primarily a
practical
space, a
bathroom
works its best
when
it's beautiful as
well
as functional.
In this
symmetrical
layout, custom
his-and-her
vanities on
either side of
the central
bathtub divide
the space. The
dark wood
pops
beautifully
against the
neutral
bathtub and
tiles.
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symmetrical
custom
cabinetry
allows the
tufted head
of the bed to
act as the
focal point in
this
bedroom,
since it
serves as the
cabinetry's
center axis.
Objects
repeated on
the shelving
bring an
additional
calmness.
Asymmetrical/informal balance
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In this living
room, the
left side of
the fireplace
serves as
the central
line. The
height and
weight of the
sofa and
cushions on
the right
balance the
console on
the left. The
height of the
fireplace
surround
also
balances out
the tall
bookshelves
.
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You wouldnt
guess that the
above photo
of Microsofts
new office,
designed is
balanced, but
it is. This is
because its
balanced in
an
asymmetrical
way using
variety in the
visual weight
of objects.
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Asymmetrical
elements can
be as big as
statement
furniture or as
small as table
decorations
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Radial Balance
When there is a central focal point with other
elements radiating from it or around it, this is
radial balance.
Radial balance is almost circular distributed
arrangement of items around a central point
either extending outward or inward.
You see radial balance less often in traditional
homes; round rooms are difficult to link to
other spaces.But the result can be stunning. The
central elements of a radially balanced room
like the dining table and light fixture in this
dining space become the immediate focal
points.
The chairs, sculpture and print all radiate out
from this central point.
The circular furniture placement radiates from the central round
coffee table and makes the arrangement look comfy and
relaxed.
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We can use
radial
symmetry in
the landscape
not only to
create a focal
point, but also
as a practical
approach to
design. This
swimming pool
is offset into a
circular
retaining wall;
the circular
stepping
stones show
people the way
to the pool and
add balance
and stability.
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The central
elements of a
radially
balanced
room like
the dining
table and light
fixture in this
dining space
become the
immediate
focal points.
The chairs,
sculpture and
print all
radiate out
from this
central point.
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Visual Balance
There are instances when this is the
desired effect, but for the majority
of spaces one goal is visual balance.
This is achieved by distributing the
visual weight of objects within a
space to achieve a feeling of
equilibrium.
The size, color, texture, shape of an
element can change its visual weight.
For example, larger, darker, brighter,
highly textured, complexly shaped
objects typically feel heavier and
require balance through the
placement equally heavy items or
multiple less heavy items.
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Fibonacci sequence
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SPACE
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Space
introduction
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FOCUS/
EMPHASIS
Focus/Emphasis
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i n t r o d uct i on
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The sofas
frame the
painting as
the focal point
of this room,
with a white
wall-to-ceiling
construct
juxtaposed
against the
wall and
ceiling for
further
contrast.
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RHYTHM
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Rhythm
i n t r o d uct i on
The design principle that suggests connected movement between different parts of
a design by using colors, lines, forms, or textures; also referred to as continuity
Rhythm is visual flow: the eye should be able to flow smoothly across the room.
Regular repetition of lines, shapes, or colors that create a movement.
Patterns have rhythm .
Rhythm refers to a way of utilizing the art elements to produce the look and feel
of rhythmic movement with a visual tempo or beat.
Rhythm is a feeling of structured movement created by the repetition of elements.
Rhythm can be used to create a sense of movement in, through or around a
design.
Repeated elements and the spaces between them make patterns that we
experience as rhythm.
This helps to give a composition visual harmony by creating unity in a layout.
Examples include the repetition of similar shapes, colors or textures.
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Rhythm
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Repetition
The repeated use of certain objects or
physical attributes of decor elements.
For example: chevron patterns on both
your sofa and wall tapestry, a series
of similar vases lining a mantle or a
stack of books on a shelf.
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Repetition is the
simplest way to
attain rhythm
and can be
achieved by
repeating any
of the elements
of design
(line, colour, tex
ture and
pattern, light,
and scale and
proportion)
Alternation
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This restaurant
displays both
repetitive
rhythm, in the
booths and
chairs, as well
as alternation
which can be
seen in the
pendant lights
that hang in
groupings with
an ABAAAABA
rhythm.
Progression
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Interior design elements placed according to size from smaller to bigger ones, or perhaps according to the
gradient of their colours.
Rhythm can also be achieved through progression. Examples are a gradation of colour or a series of objects
that start small and become large in a very regular manner.
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The Barajas
Airport is an
excellent
example of
rhythm
achieved
through
repetition
and
progression
of colour.
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UNITY
Unity
i n t r o d u c t i o n
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Unity is achieved when all of the different elements in a design work together to create a unified whole.
Designers use unity to make elements in a composition appear to belong together.
When each elements has a clear visual relationship to one or more other elements, the composition is
unified.
Unity is what draws the whole design together. Simply put, every single item in your home should
contribute to the overall interior design concept, not draw away from it.
All Parts of a work of art are interrelated, balanced, and organized to achieve a quality of oneness .
A unified design is greater than the sum of its parts; the design is seen as a whole first, before the
individual elements are noticed .
Unity can be compared to harmony, integrity or wholeness.
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1.Alignment
Alignment consists of arranging elements so that
their edges are lined up.
The common alignment allows the eye to group
those elements together.
A grid is often used to create unity through
alignment, not just in a single design but also
between related designs (the pages of a
magazine or book, for example).
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2. Similarity
Repeating colors,
shapes, values,
textures, or lines
creates a visual
relationship
between elements,
called correspond
ence.
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Proximity is based on
grouping by closeness;
the closer elements are to
each other, the more
likely we will see them as
a group.
Proximity is one of the
easiest ways to achieve
unity.
3.Proximity
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4. Repetition
Repetition is based on
grouping by similarity;
elements that are similar
visually are perceived to
be related.
Any element can be
repeated - line, shape,
color, value or texture as well other things such
as direction, angle or
size.
Repetition helps unify a
design by creating
similar elements and is
one of the most effective
ways to unify a design.
5. Continuation
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6.Overlapping
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Overlapping
design
elements can
contribute to
unity by
creating a
relationship
between
separate
elements.
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Sumit Ranjan
Architecture student
at College of Architecture, Bhaddal,
Ropar , Email-ar.sumitranjan@gmail.com
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