1. Decorating Living Space: Interior Design Unit

2. Elements of Design Space Line Form Texture Color

3. Space How large is the room space? How close are objects within that room?

4. Line Conveys sense of movement Eyes move from one place to another along a straight line Can create a focal point

5. Form Describes shape and structure of solid objects in room 2 dimensional—rugs and walls 3 dimensional--furniture

6. Texture Refers to “feel” of the surface of objects in a room. Upholstery, window treatments, pillows, flooring. Can be actual or illusions

7. The Element: Color

8. Common Psychological Associations of Color The color of the room and furnishings can alter the mood of individuals in the room. Red and orange are busy colors and give a room a sense of energy. Green and blue are calming and relaxing. Yellow is cheering and happy. Earth tones (brown, tan, gray etc.) are neutral and affect mood less than other colors. Light colors make a room feel larger. Dark colors make a room feel smaller.

9. Primary Colors

10. Secondary Colors

11. Red-orange Red- Violet Blue-violet Yellow-green Intermediate Colors

13. Monochromatic Color Scheme

15. Analogous Color Scheme

17. Complementary Color

19. Warm Colors

20. Cool Colors

21. Neutrals