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COASTAL
STYLE
Eastern North Carolina
Table of
Contents
Coastal Style
2 Design Thesis 3 About the Editor
Elements Principles Line 5 Balance 41
Texture 10 Harmony 46
Light 15 Emphasis 51
Color 20 Massing 54
Space 25 Rhythm 57
Shape 30 Proportion 61
Form 35 Scale 65
1
Design
Thesis
2
The reason behind this
magazine is to show a coastal
living style while incorporating
the design elements as well as
principles. Many should know
the importance of these
elements and principles because
it’s what makes up our design,
and failure to use these may
result in a bad design. This
coastal style gives a calming and
relaxing feeling that is very
welcoming. As you will see
through this magazine, the colors
that give this effect of calming a
relaxation are colors of blue,
tans, and pale greens. If you live
off the coast or just enjoy the
beach this is the magazine for
you!
I’m Jessica Ellington. I was
born in Burlington, North
Carolina where I soon moved to
Wrightsville beach where I was
raised. I was raised along with one
older brother and a younger sister
that I am very close to. All of my
childhood I spent at the beach
and loved every minute of it. The
coastal style I am interested in has
sparked from my childhood. I
now attend East Carolina, and was
sad to leave the beach. I found
that I have brought some of the
beach with me by the style of my
room. I hope to continue with
and incorporate this coastal style
in my house in the future.
3
About the
Editor
Elements of
Design
Line
Texture
Light
Color
Space
Shape
Form
4
Line
Straight Horizontal
Straight Vertical
Curved Flowing
Curved Tightly
5
Straight
Horizontal
These horizontal lines look like they’re lying
down, at rest. They suggest calm and quiet, a
relaxed comfort. They Elongate the comforter
and makes it seem wider. The lines are also
meant to seem as if they are never ending.
Horizontal lines are meant to seem softer and
heavier. Unlike vertical lines, which represent
strength, the horizontal lines are calm and
peaceful.
6
Straight
Vertical
Straight Vertical Lines
represent strength and
stability. Although these thin
lines appear to be weaker and
not as stable, thicker lines
appear to be more stable.
Vertical lines are
perpendicular to the horizon.
. Vertical lines accentuate
height and convey a lack of
movement.
7
Curved
Flowing
Curved Flowing lines are softer
than straight lines. They sweep
and turn gracefully between end
points. They are less definite
and predictable than straight
lines. They bend, they change
direction. Curved lines express
fluid movement. They can be
calm or dynamic depending on
how much they curve. These
curved lines added on to these
straight lines gives the bed
frame a more elegant look.
8
Curved
Tightly
Tightly curved lines represent
activity and more excitement than
flowing lines.
9
Texture
Real Surface Quality
Implied Texture
Non Reflective
Reflective
10
Real Surface
Quality
Real surface quality is both physical and visual
texture. Physical texture is the actual feeling,
whether it be rough or smooth. You are able to
physically feel the texture. Visual texture is only
being able to see the texture. The surface the
texture is on seems as if it has
texture without you having to touch it.
11
Implied
Texture
Implied Texture is texture
on a surface that only
appears to be physical
texture, but is not. If you
were to touch it, the
surface will most likely be
smooth.
12
Non
Reflective
Non Reflective is texture
that does not reflect and
has a dull feel to it.
Reflective textures tend to
be more light or polished.
13
Reflective
Texture
Reflective texture is texture that reflects objects on the surface or reflects light shining. Reflective texture on surfaces can draw attention to the surface by making it lighter or more shiny.
14
Light
Floor Lamp
Track
Natural
Table Lamps
15
Floor
Lamp
Floor lamps are
portable,
freestanding
units with
adjustable or
nonadjustable
luminaires that
provide light
where it is
needed, often
for reading or
hand-related
tasks while
seated
16
Track
Lighting
Track lights are lights along a
track that are able to face
different angles and directions
depending on what you are
trying to light up. They are
mainly used to draw attention to
a certain object and highlight
that certain thing. Track lights
can also be called Directional
Track Lighting. In this picture,
the lights are lighting up the
tables below.
17
Natural
Light
Natural Lighting is a
great way to save
energy. Big open
windows, like shown
here, is a great way to
let natural light in.
Natural light should
be used as much as
possible.
18
Table
Lamps
Table Lighting is very important
when one is trying to complete a
task such as reading or
studying, Like task lighting,
table lights provide extra light
where you need it. These lights
are added to spaces with general
lighting. They light up whatever
you may be doing and help you
to see better.
19
Color
Monochromatic
Analogous
Direct Complementary
Triad Complementary
20
Table Monochromatic
21
Monochromatic color are different
shades and tints of a single color.
The monochromatic color scheme
can have lighter shades and darker
shades of the same color. The
outcome of monochromatic colors
are making something seem not
as busy. It The walls here in this
picture is just a shade darker than
the blinds over the window.
Table Analogous
22
Analogous colors are
colors that are next to each
other on the color wheel. In this
picture the main colors that are
shown are shades of blue and
light purple.
Table Direct
Complementary
23
Direct complementary colors
are opposite of each other on
the color wheel.
Complementary colors do not
cancel out one another and one
does not draw more attention
than the other. As you can see
in this picture, the blue and
orange complement on
another.
Table Triad
Complementary
24
Triad complementary are three
colors the same distance from each
other on the color wheel.
Triad complimentary colors are a
good way to add interest and color
without it looking bad and being
too much.
Space
Positive Space
Negative Space
Crowding
Territoriality
25
Table Positive
Space
26
Positive Space is anything
that takes up space. The space
is occupied by any form or
intentional object. These rocks
in this picture makes little room
for negative space.
Table Negative
Space
27
Negative space is the
space between and around an
object. It has no visual weight
but is always there. Around this
hill is a lot of negative space
shown.
Table Crowding
28
Crowding spaces are common
and can happen anywhere.
Shown here are tables blocking
a path way so you can not walk
through it. These tables are
crowding the walkway.
Table Territoriality
29
Territoriality space is
space where someone claims it as
their own. They personalize it with
their things and make it their own.
This is a living room that has been
personalized and has been made
their own space.
Shape
Abstract
Geometric
Natural
Dynamic
30
Table Abstract
31
Abstract shapes are
shapes meant to represent
something, but in a different
way. The shapes look similar to
an object but may be changed,
this painting looks like it has
sand and water.
Table Geometric
32
Geometric shapes are your
commonly known shapes such
as rectangles, triangles, circles
and squares. In this picture, the
squares are the geometric shape
shown.
Table Natural
33
Natural shapes are shapes with
a natural flow and look.
They usually flow and curve,
such as plants or things in
nature. These lines under the
table look like branches from a
tree.
Table Dynamic
34
Dynamic shapes are shapes that imply movement. They are created
to lead the eye in a certain direction. Dynamic shapes can also appear to
be moving. These clouds above seem to have movement.
Form
Geometric
Natural
Abstract
Non-objective
35
Table Geometric
36
Geometric forms are forms
easy to see because they are
most common. These forms are
shapes such as triangles, squares, or
circles. The pillows on this couch
are showing a square form.
Table Natural
37
Natural forms are forms
originating from the earth itself.
They are inspired and
often from nature. Natural
forms can be seen in many
places. In this picture, this piece
of furniture is wood.
Table Abstract
38
Abstract forms are
forms similar to a certain
object, but altered to make it
more interesting or unique.
Abstract forms are different,
but one is still able to make
out what the form is. This table is
abstract because it is made from a
tree under the glass.
Table Non-
objective
39
Non-objective forms are forms
that do not represent anything
in particular. They are not
meant to be something
specific. Each one of these tiki’s
have different forms created on
them.
Principles of
Design
Balance
Harmony
Emphasis
Massing
Rhythm
Proportion
Scale
40
Balance
Visual Symmetry
Structural Symmetry
Visual Radial Symmetry
Structural Radial Symmetry
41
Table Visual
Symmetry
42
Visual symmetry is balance
vertically or horizontally within
pictures or objects.
No matter how you cut the image,
each side would be symmetrical.
Table Structural
Symmetry
43
Structural symmetry
is balance within a structure.
The structure must be equal
on both sides to achieve
symmetry and balance.
Table Visual Radial
Symmetry
44
Visual radial symmetry
is symmetrical balance around
an image or object. In this
symmetry, one is able to cut
through an object and it will be
equal on however many sides it
is cut by.
Table Structural Radial
Symmetry
45
Structural radial symmetry
is balance in the
shape of a circle. Radial means
that the object goes in a circle.
Adding symmetry to the object, it
is now symmetrical throughout
the whole circle..
Harmony
Unity through Line
Unity through Shape
Unity through Repetition
Unity through Furniture
46
Table Unity
through Line
47
Unity through Line is having a
feeling of uniformity or
togetherness using lines within an
object. Using all one
type of line or having a balance of
different lines can create unity.
Table Unity through
Shape
48
Unity through Shape
is feeling a sense of consistency
throughout a certain object.
Whether one shape is used or a
select few are repeating.
Table Unity through
Repetition
49
Unity through Repetition
is objects being repeated
throughout a
whole form or picture to create the
feeling of overall uniformity.
Table Unity through
Furniture
50
Unity through Furniture
is a good way to add interest but still
keep things looking unified. Using
different furniture can make a
space look cluttered, but if used
right, the room will
still look harmonious.
Emphasis
Focal Point-Visual
Focal Point-Structural
51
Table Focal Point-
Visual
52
Focal Point-Visual
draws the eye straight to them.
They stand out from the
rest of the room.
Table Focal Point-
Structural
53
Focal Point-Structural
are emphasis’ on a
certain part of a structure. The
emphasized part of the structure
stands out and grabs
Attention and then
becomes the focal point.
Massing
Actual Density
Optical Density
54
Table Actual
Density
55
Actual Density
is an object that looks and
physically has density.
Table Optical
Density
56
Optical Density is visual density
that is not really there. Objects with
optical density look as if they are
very dense and heavy, but really
they are not.
Rhythm
Repetitive
Climatic
Contrast
Transitional/Flowing
57
Table Repetitive
58
Repetitive
rhythm is consistency
throughout a form or image.
Repetition is
the repeating of something, and
rhythm is
a constant part of something.
Table Climatic
59
Climatic
Rhythm is something
that repeats vertically to draw the
eye upward.
Table Contrast
60
Contrast rhythm sets an
automatic focal point in any space.
It is repeatedly catching the viewers
eye because it is spread out,
repeating in a space.
Table Transitional/
Flowing
61
Transitional/Flowing
rhythm keeps the
viewer moving. It is found
many places to either keep the
viewer’s eyes moving, or
physically moving.
Proportion
Object in Proportion with
Space
Objects not in proportion
with Space
62
Table Objects in
Proportion with
Space
63
Objects in Proportion with
Space are objects that are
proportionate with the space and
everything around it
Table Objects not in
proportion with
Space
64
Objects not in proportion with
Space are objects that are
disproportionate to the rest of
the area around it.
Scale
Human Scale
Symbolic Scale
65
Table Human Scale
66
Human Scale is scale
that is compared to a typical
human size or height. Human
scale is used to see if
everything in a space is
proportionate or the right size.
Table Symbolic
Scale
67
Symbolic Scale can
symbolized something in many
different ways. Usually an
object is symbolized differently,
such as a different size or color.
One is still able to recognize
what the object is though.