Principles of Design

Balance

Symmetrical 

Symmetrical balance dis[lays a formal feeling to the room, very organized outlook.

Asymmetrical 

Asymmetrical is known as informal balance, because the elements are different sizes, shapes and forms.

Emphasis 

Emphasis is the focal point of a room.  It is an area that draws attention immediately to that object.  Emphasis could be a number of different things. 

My Emphasis is: FLOWERS


Harmony

My theme was a Zen outlook. I think of peaceful and natural elements when someone says harmony. I used a variety of natural elements such as; the plants, wooden furniture, and natural colors.

Rhythm

·         Repetition: I used the same picture, and colors in the room.

·         Radiation: The pictures on the wall display radiation quite well.

·         Gradation: I used many shapes, the lamp design shows gradation by the shape getting smaller closer to the shade.

Scale and Proportion

Element of deisgn:Texture

 Visual:
Chair: Its bright and vivid
Lamp: The shade seems dark
Pillow: It is a printed pattern but seems like you could touch it.
Fabric: I think the printed texture makes you almost believe it is tactile.

Overall feel of room:Warm, but has a splash of excitement.



 Audible:
Chair:If you touch it is would make a scratchy rough sound.
Lamp: It would sound like a soft chime if you ran your fingers through it.
Vase: The red one would cause a squeak because it is smooth. The grey one would be rough and noisy.
Mirror: It would makes a clicking sound if you spun your hand around it.


Overall feel of room: Very neutral, and formal, but reds stand out.

Tactile:

Basket: It has a rough feel.

Lamp: sleek but still texture of scales.

Vase: It has a smooth bumpy texture

Mirror: Smooth but has creases and curves

Chicken: Fluffy and soft

Overall feel of room: Warm and fun

Example of a Display board for client:

 

Elements of Line

Horizontal Lines

Placement of lines:
Couch, Table,Pillows, Wall, Pictures, Vase Design, room in general.

Effect of line:

Makes the room look wider rather than taller.

Feeling of line:

 Comforting, loose, relaxing

Vertical Lines

Placement of lines:
Pictures, Clock, Couch, Pillows, Items on Shelf, Iron Curtain, lamp, windows and column.

Effect of line:
Makes the room look taller rather than wider.

Feeling of line:
Stability, Sturdy, Formal, Dignity.

Diagonal Lines

Placement of lines:

Baskets, Lamps, Rug, Table, Vase, Wall art, Side tables,Books, Ceiling.

Effect of line:

Tipping or Slanting effect.

Feeling of line:

Activity, Movement, and excitement.

Curved Lines

Placement of lines:

Couch design, Ottoman, Lamp, Stairs, Wall Art, Rug, Pillow design, Vases, Sculptures, table.

Effect of line:
Bends and twists the area.

Feeling of line:
Natural, softens, comforting, and delicate feeling.

Wallpaper

 

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Color Schemes

Monochromatic

My monochromatic is a series of blues because I find blue to be very calming. I love all the different shades blue can turn into, it really does make a difference. Blue works well with the natural colors of the color spectrum. I think greys work wonders with a nice simple turquoise. Even browns would make the room feel calm when added to blues. That's why I chose blue to be my made color.

Triadic

 

I chose yellow, redish and blue-violet to be my triadic room because i feel they are very warm colors but they also pop out to make the room interesting but yet cozy. I really like the redish color because it stands out the most in the room. Grey was a perfect neutral color for this, its not too dark and not too plain so it really accents the colors well.

Split- Complimentary

I had a hard time choosing this color scheme because I wasn't sure I agreed that they went together. I do however like how the blue, yellow, and orange look in a shadowed room. I think grey is my ultimate favorite back splash for color. I like going with a cold color on the walls but make it warm and bright with my furniture and decor. when I look at this room I feel a sense of stability and warmth. So i think after designing the room, the colors do work well.

Analogous

I really like this color scheme. I went with greens and blues because I think they are more welcoming than reds and yellows all over. Blues and greens can be the only color in a room and it still looks great because they work well together. When I see this room I think of how relaxing and calming it is. It's like water, and that personally relaxes me. I liked how I took a vintage look to it but yet made it modern. This overall is my favorite room.

Housing Styles and Accessories

Housing Styles:

Tudor Wood trim of half timbers, a double gable front and a decorative chimney  the front is brick but the rest usually stucco and half timbered.



Neo-Classical (Greek Revival) 1853 four columns forming a classical portico, symmetrical  pediment on the top, usually state owned.

 Queen Anne (Victorian) 1892 Many gables, a turret, large porch, elaborate wood decorations

Bungalow (Craftsmanship) 1911-1920 front shed dormer,full width porch, exposed rafters, usually made with natural colors and a low roof

Ranch (Contemporary) attached garage often dominates the design. Patio and small front door also a picture window

Prairie Frank Lloyd Wright design. Wide overhands, hipped roof, casement windows, simple style, hidden doors and stain glass windows

International School  Floats on pillars, geometrical lines and space..Concrete,glass,  steel, flat roof.

Colonial revival
                   -Georgian  symmetrical facade, pillars at front door, very formal, sidelights are located by the door, lacks central chimney

                   -Cape Cod Cottage Large central chimney gabled dormers,shingled facade, also a classical doorway using wood trim to hint the pillars

         -Dutch 1927 Gambrel roof with front shed dormer. Looks like a barn

Neo-Eclectic (Contemporary) Palladian Windows, decorative front gables, front porch

Roof Styles:

Gable roof

(Front and Side)

Gambrel roof

(Barn Style)

Hip roof

(Four sides come to a "point")

Flat

Saltbox

(One side short the other long and lower at a slant)

Mansard

(Four sides, flat top)

Accessories:

Bay Window

Set of two or more windows the protrude out of the wall

adding more light and wider views

Casement Window

opens by swinging inward or outward

ClapBoard

Long, narrow boards overlapped to cover outer walls

Dormer

Setting for a vertical window on a roof

Eaves

Portion of the roof that projects beyond the wall

Fanlight

A semicircle or arched window above a door

Palladian Window

A three part window with a large arched center and flanking rectangular sidelights

Pediment

Triangular crown used over doors,windows or porches.

Portico

Large porch usually with a pediment roof suportied by the classical columns

Rafter

A roof beam sloping from the ridge to the wall.

Sidelights

Windows on either side of the door.

Turret

A small tower, often in the corner of a building.