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The golden ratio –Mathematicians have come up with a ratio of proportions that many
people throughout history have found to be aesthetically pleasing, and sometimes this
ratio is used within the interior design. Examples of architectural works that were
designed using the golden ratio include the Parthenon, the TajMahal, and St. Mark’s
Basilica in Italy. Toronto’s CN Tower is just one modern example of a building designed
using this ratio. Many artists have used this ratio in their paintings as well. In interior
design, the ratio usually breaks down to: 60 percent neutral colors, 30 percent darkly
colored furniture, 10 percent accents in warm colors, 5 percent of accents in bright colors
like red, and just a touch of cooler tones like blue or turquoise. Other proportions within
the golden ratio are also used, like using 60 percent of the space for furniture.
The layouts of rooms – This one may seem rather obvious, but it goes far beyond simply
placing things where they fit. There is a certain aesthetic quality that is attained through
the use of geometry. Symmetry works wonders in some spaces, while other layouts may
be necessary to make a room more functional. You may wish to have chairs placed in a
circle or unique window features framed or used as focal points in the design. If a room
or area is laid out properly, within an office space, natural synergies take place and the
staff is more productive, which in turn makes the company more profitable.
Wall and room décor – Of course a room’s décor is one of the most noticeable parts of
the space, and geometry plays an important role in the planning process. Of course, the
style and design of the decorative elements do matter, but the shape of them is also used
when determining which pieces will look great. Even the shapes that are used in the
patterns of furniture and other cloth materials inside the room play a key role in
determining if they will be a good fit for the space or not.
Sizing of various elements – Of course every interior designer must take measurements
of a space before they begin working, and the overall size of the room is just one
measurement that comes into play. If an accent rug is needed, they need to know the size
and shape of the place where the rug will go.
Patterns and themes–Geometry is also very important when it comes to establishing
patterns or themes within a space. A very smooth space will just appear to be broken up if
a square piece is added. This can result in a rather unsettling feeling that can’t necessarily
be explained.
Squares
When looking at geometric design images, it’s easy to home in on textile prints rather than the
forms of key pieces of furniture and accessories in the room and their innate geometry. Side
tables, mirrors, rugs, cushions, and even tissue boxes are typically represented as a strong-sided
square or cube in stature.
Lines
Horizontal, vertical and dynamic lines help to shape a room and guide the eye. Creating lines
using the room’s furnishings and structural design can form harmony, unity and contrast. On a
functional level, accentuating vertical lines often gives the illusion of a room being taller.
Dynamic lines refer to diagonal, zigzag or curved lines. Such lines can be found in stairs.
Space
In interior design there is the luxury of working within three- dimensional space (length, width
and height). This three-dimensional space can be filled or left empty, depending upon what one
needs to achieve from a functionality and design perspective.
In Conclusion, applying geometry in interior decoration is a fun and a creative way to introduce
variety as well as it creates the scope to experiment with looks in a simple and minimalistic way.
Geometric designs and patterns work well on almost all products. Geometric element sets a
wonderful tone to the room. Geometry is the key concern right from determining the space i.e.
length, width, and size of the room to the shape and dimensions of the objects.