Written by Helen Hawyer Based off of “Residential Housing and Interiors” (Good-Heart Wilcox) Chapter 6

The area provided for a particular purpose May be 2 or 3 dimensional Can be divided into distinct parts through using doors, walls, dividers, screens, etc. Too little space creates a feeling of loss of privacy Too much space can create a feeling of loneliness Space should change gradually instead of abruptly

Above: Not enough space Right: The bathroom is almost non functional because of the crowded space Above: This space is too small to use as a sitting area and a dining area.

Notice a division of space using a screen (Right) and columns (Below) This space to the right is used as a den. The designer made certain to incorporate the use of window space on the wall.

The visual direction of a design Used to emphasize an element or to hide one Types of lines Vertical adds height and can represent strength Horizontal leads eye left or right and create width Diagonal suggests action or movement, create excitement in design Curved adds a softening, graceful effect

Shape is a flat silhouette or image Has two dimensions, length and width Created by intersecting lines that form geometric shapes Imperfect geometric shapes cause tension and attract interest They should be used with care Stained glass windows Modern Art

Form is the outlined edges of a 3-D object Has length, width and depth as well as volume and mass A square is a shape, but when 6 are joined together, it creates a form, or a cube Forms can be sturdy or fragile Related forms look better together than unrelated forms

Texture is the surfaces tactile quality Tactile refers to the perception of touch Patterns or colors often form illusions of texture Floral patterns give off texture even when printed on silk (a smooth surface) Striped fabrics give a sense of rigid texture Furniture can have texture Carvings made into wood or wood grains showing through a stain Can affect color by subduing or intensifying it Rough surfaces absorb more light and smooth surfaces reflect light

The elements that make up furniture or other design elements Different materials evoke different tones Wood- warm, comfortable, relaxing, natural, inviting Metal- industrial, cold, modern, clean Glass- modern, lightness, clarity, complexity Linens- softness, homey, warmness Plastics- whimsical, childlike, modern ted-beach-house-gets- ventilated-wood-skin/

Can refer to natural or man-made sources Goes hand in hand with texture and color Without a light source, color does not exist Can set the mood in a room Subdued lighting imparts a cozy, romantic feel. Rooms bathed in natural light feel airy and cheerful. Plays a functional role in interior design. It is used to illuminate work and reading areas. Can emphasize certain objects in a room, such as pieces of art.

The most important element of design and the most exciting tool of the designer! Colors are also called hues Designers use the color wheel to help match color schemes