Elements of Design

Mrs. JezInterior Design

Clear Creek High School

Texture Appearance or feel of a surface

Soft-absorbs light, sense of comfort Nubby rough materials convey ruggedness and

stability, item appears larger Smooth velvets suggest luxury Shiny-reflects light, feeling of coolness

Pattern Created by use of line, form, space, light,

& color

Line Direction of something

Types of lines Vertical lines

Strength Height Dignity

Horizontal lines Feeling of relaxation Masculine Too many can be overpowering

Line Diagonal lines

Feeling of action Too many can give a feeling of unrest

Curved lines Graceful, feminine Most common in nature Too many can be tiresome

Form Shape of a solid object 3 dimensional form Creates visual weight Rectangular form is masculine Oval form is feminine

Space 3 dimensional area with which the

designer works

Size of the room or area Large open space give a feeling of freedom and

luxury Too much empty space can feel lonely and

uncomfortable Small space can feel crowded or secure

Space (continued) Arrangement of objects in space

Can make a small space appear larger Avoid patterns Use plain, small pieces Dual purpose pieces

Can make a large space appear smaller Divide room into smaller sections

Color

Light

The end………………..of the beginning!