elements of design

Elements of Design

Open space

Open Space

Open space to be filled

High Ceiling – Feels Spacious

Color divides space

Faux wall divides space

Counter/Sofa divide space

Furniture divides space

Space filled?

Space filled?

Space filled?

Line in design

Line in design

Horizontal Line

Restful

Horizontal Line

Horizontal Line

Horizontal lines are _____.

1 2 3 4

25% 25%25%25%

1. Visually stimulating

2. Restful3. Feminine4. Limited action

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Vertical Line

Vertical Line

Vertical Line

Vertical lines are _____.

1 2 3 4

25% 25%25%25%

1. Visually stimulating

2. Restful3. Limited action4. Feminine/calm

Diagonal Line

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Diagonal Line

Diagonal Lines

Diagonal Lines

Diagonal Line

Diagonal lines are _____.

1 2 3 4

25% 25%25%25%

1. Visually stimulating

2. Restful3. Limited action4. Feminine/

calming

Curved Line

Calming

Curves

Curved Lines

Curved Line

Curved lines are _____.

1 2 3 4

25% 25%25%25%

1. Visually stimulating

2. Restful3. Limited action4. Feminine/

calming

Notice the Variety of Lines

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Variety in Line

Form/Shape

Fills Space

Form/Shape

Form/Shape

Texture- Rough

Texture- Rough

Texture- Rough

Smooth Texture

Smooth Texture

Smooth Texture

Faux Texture

Faux Finish

Before and After Faux