INTERIOR DESIGNING

RESIDENCES
Prepared by – Ar. Tapash Kalita
 INTERIOR DESIGN AND ITS
IMPORTANCE
Interior Designing is the art of designing spaces and arranging stuff
within a house so as to give it an aesthetic touch as well as proper
functionality. Interior designing has become very important in the
contemporary world as it defines the persona of the owner of the house
and his/her status symbol.
Besides interior designing of a residence today is also related to the well
being of the family living in it as many believe designing the interiors of
the house according to Vastushashtra principles brings success and
prosperity to the family.
Hence one cannot neglect the significance of interior designing in today’s
world as this attribute of the house influences the lives of the inhabitants
of the house in a great way.
SIX ELEMENTS OF INTERIOR DESIGN

SPACE

• Space is the area in which we work

• It defines limits and sets boundaries of
our design
• It is limited by width, length and
height.
• To make space seem larger - soft, light,
cool colors should be used.
• To make space seem smaller – patterns
or dark, warm colors should be used.
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LINE

• Line establishes shape and form

• It suggests movement and leads or
moves the eye around the room
• Lines are either straight or curved
• Straight lines are considered to be more
masculine
• Vertical lines suggest formality and
dignity
• Diagonal lines create a sense of drama
• Horizontal lines are relaxed, restful and
casual.
• Curved lines are softer, so are
considered to be more feminine
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Vertical lines should be used in

the drawing area as it is the
most formal area of the house.
This is the point from where all
guests enter the house. Hence
the drawing area should always
look formal which is why use of
furniture with vertical parallel
lines and paints on walls with
vertical textures is suitable for
the drawing room.
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Prominent use of diagonal

lines can be seen in the
drapes used in the dining
area. Also the drapes hang
from the lintel level in a
diagonal manner. As the
dining space is one of the
most happening area of
the house it should have a
dramatic appearance.
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Horizontal patterns should Curved lines depict the hobbies and

obviously be used in the master interests of a person hence they can
bedroom as it belongs to the owner be used in the family lounge or
of the house and he/she should find individual bedrooms of children.
it calm and peaceful.
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SHAPE
• The shape of an object is
form (square, rectangle,
round, oval)
• Forms in a room should be
harmonious
• Rectangular shapes are more
pleasing to the eye than
square shapes
• Rectangles are most often the
dominant shape in a room
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SHAPE
• Squares suggest a rational,
stable form with no
direction. It can be used in
the kitchen.
• A circle implies unity
and completeness.
• Triangle is a stable, but
dynamic shape which is
why it is mostly used in
bathrooms.
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TEXTURE
• The surface of an object, its
smoothness or roughness, is
another important decorating
tool;
• The use of several
complementary textures can add
variety and keep interest alive.
• Care should be taken to avoid
dramatic contrasts between the
textures.
• It is not a good idea to use
casual, rough burlap in the same
setting with a soft and for al
moiré.
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TEXTURE CONTRAST

• Heavily textured, nubby,

rough surfaces absorb more
light. They are more casual in
feeling; they seem to be darker
and they are good at
absorbing sound
• Smooth and shiny surfaces are
more formal; they appear to
be lighter and are more
reflective of light
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PATTERN

• Pattern is the repetition of a

decorative motif on a surface
• It is closely related to texture, but
individual elements of pattern appear
as individual items and texture
appears as an overall tone.
• Pattern provides the spice in
decorating
• Scale is important in the use of
pattern
• If a large print is used on a small
object the pattern will get lost
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PATTERN CONTRAST

• One can safely use a floral pattern

with a geometric pattern, a stripe or
check
• Care should be taken not to create an
effect that is too busy
• Use of patterns that are in
proportion to each other is suitable
• A large floral would be out of
proportion with a small check
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COLOUR

• Color is one of the most powerful

tools used in interior design/
decorating.
• Color should be studied both
psychologically and emotionally
to be understood and used
correctly.
• The amount of light also affects
color
• Dim lighting reduces a color's
value and diminishes its hue
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COLOUR CONTRAST

• High lighting levels can either

intensify the hue or make the color
appear washed out
• Color swatches should be tested in
their actual location under the
expected lighting conditions before
final decisions are made
• The amount of area covered affects
color
• Color intensifies as the area of color
increases
• It is also important to remember that
interior colors should be chosen
inside and exterior colors outside
 4BHK RESIDENCE INTERIORS
The following project is a 4BHK residence designed and handled by
me where I have put immense importance on the interior designing of
the spaces so that every person entering the premises of this flat feels
at home. Here I have used the previously mentioned six principles of
interior design.
 OBJECTS
Apart from the six principles of interior designing, the interiors of a
house is incomplete without its components and ornamental objects
which are also useful from the functional point of view. Also care
should be taken in placement of objects in the room as it should also
take into consideration the principles of Vastushashtra.
Few objects used in interiors :
• Artwork (photos, reproductions, etc
• Ash urns and trash receptacles
• Blinds
• Draperies
• Rugs and mats
• Interior plants.
• Fabrics.
thank you