Design appears in all surroundings. Individuals react to design each day. A person can develop the ability to recognize and apply each design.

LineShape/FormSpaceTextureColor

Element that indicates direction In interiors, straight lines (vertical, horizontal, and diagonal) give a feeling of strength and severity.

Vertical lines: Vertical lines: are the strongest. give an impression of dignity, discipline, and strength. create a structural impression suggesting vertical supports used in buildings. help to suggest height in a room whether found in doorways, windows, wallpapers, or furnishings.

What are examples of vertical lines used in design? What are examples of vertical lines used in design? Columns Wallpaper Curtains Others

Horizontal lines: Horizontal lines: are not as strong as vertical lines. create a sense of rest. give a down-to-earth feeling. suggest serenity, repose, and relaxation.

Horizontal lines: Horizontal lines: may be used to relieve or decrease the effects of strong vertical lines. can make a room look too calm or too dull if there are too many.

Examples of horizontal lines Examples of horizontal lines Windows, fireplaces, tables, benches, etc.

Diagonal lines: Diagonal lines: are slanting lines. break the monotony of vertical and horizontal lines by expressing excitement and movement. are more difficult to use successfully. point into space, and unless they are decisively stopped, can keep the eye moving right out of the room. if too dominant, can disrupt the structural format and hinder the unity of the room.

Examples of Diagonal lines: Examples of Diagonal lines: Diagonal patterns in wallpaper Herringbone patterns in wallpaper

Curved lines: Curved lines: suggest grace, youth, and subtle motion. are livelier and more fun than straight lines. can soften stiffness from using too many straight lines. may create a restless feeling if overused. This effect can be corrected by strengthening the straight lines and/or eliminating some of the curved ones.

Effects of various lines Effects of various lines The effects of various lines are often used for designing clothing. Vertical stripes can make people appear more slender while horizontal stripes may make them look heavier.

Effects of various lines Effects of various lines Striped fabrics used on furnishings, flooring, and window treatments have the same visual effects on a room.

Refers to solid objects and is the opposite of space. Exists where free space does not exist. Some shapes/forms convey stability. Some shapes/forms convey instability.

Examples of the use of shape/form Examples of the use of shape/form large sofas overstuffed chairs

All the area that a person can see. The three-dimensional area with which the designer works. A large space may be broken into two smaller spaces by using a line or shape. A large room can be divided into small spaces for certain activities through use of furniture groupings.

Examples of the use of space Examples of the use of space Large spaces give a feeling of openness and freedom.

Examples of the use of space Examples of the use of space Smaller spaces create feelings of privacy and protection.

the surface quality of an object requires both touch and sight to identify, because appearances can be deceiving more accurately identified through touch than through sight i.e., tactile texture versus visual texture tactile texture - touching a brick fireplace visual texture - looking at a brick fireplace in a mirror

Rough/dull Smooth Soft / Shiny reduces apparent height or length makes colors appear darker increases apparent height or length colors appear brighter - reflect light effects are very similar to smooth

Texture greatly affects the appearance of color – a dynamic interior can be created by using one color and contrasting textures. Examples Textured wall and window treatments, floor coverings, upholstery, brick exteriors

A person with normal vision can distinguish thousands of colors or hues. People can react emotionally and physically to the colors around them. Colors can be irritating, disturbing, restful, soothing, stimulating, or exciting.

Examples of the use of color Examples of the use of color All types of wall, window, and floor treatments, furnishings, and accessories can bring color to a room.