Living with Antiques

Learning about the

principles and

elements of design

within your home

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September 2013

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Lines…………............................................pg. 6 Horizontal Line………….…………….pg.7 Vertical line………………….………….pg.8 Curved flowing line.……………....pg.9

• Texture……………………………………………..…….pg.10 Tactile……………………………….………pg.11 Reflective…………………………………pg.12 Unreflective……………………………..pg.13 • Light……………………………………………………..pg.14 Natural…………………………………….pg.15 Track……………………………………….pg.16 Task…………………………………………pg.17 • Color……………………………………………….…..pg.18

Monochromatic……..………………..pg.19 Complementary………………….....pg.20 Analogous……………………….…….pg.21

• Space…………………………………………………..pg.22 Negative………………………………….pg23. Positive……………………………………pg24. Territorial…………………………………pg.25 • Shape…………………………………………………..pg.26

Abstract………………………………...pg.27 Natural…………………………………..pg.28 Dynamic………………………………..pg.29

• Form……………………………………………………...pg.30

Natural………………………………............……..pg.31 Geometrical……………………………….pg.32 Abstract…………………………………....pg.33

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• Balance………………………………………………….pg.35

Visual symmetry………..………..pg.36

Visual asymmetry………………...pg.37

Visual radial symmetry…………pg.38

Structural symmetry……………..pg.39

• Harmony………………………………………………….pg.40

Unity through line………………..pg.41

Unity through furniture………..pg.42

Unity through repetition……….pg.43

Variety through color……………pg.44

Modern in contrast to old….....pg.45

Unity through color…………..…pg.46

• Emphasis…………………………………………….....pg.47

Visual focal point………………...pg.48

Structural focal point…………...pg.49

• Massing………………………………………………....pg.50

Optical density………………….…pg.51

Actual density………………….....pg.52

• Rhythm…………………………………………….......pg.53

Repetition…………………….….…pg.54

Contrast……………………….….…pg.55

Climatic……………………….....…pg.56

• Proportion………………………………………….….pg57

In Proportion..........................pg.58

Not proportion........................pg59

• Scale................................................................pg.60

Human Scale..........................pg.61

Symbolic Scale .......................pg.62.

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Design Thesis

An antique is an old, collectible and desired

item. It is treasured because of its age,

condition, utility, or other unique features it

may have. Usually it is an object that is

treasured by your family and is passed down

from generation to generation. Typically, the

piece will remind the owner of times past.

Antiques are usually objects which show some

degree of craftsmanship or display a certain

attention to design ,such as a piece of furniture

or an old lamp. This magazine will help you

learn how to incorporate antiques into your

home design.

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ABOUT THE

EDITOR

My name is Rachel Garner

and I recently transferred from

Sandhills Community College

to East Carolina University.

Currently, my major is biology.

I live in an apartment at

Copper Beach in Greenville. I

grew up in a small town called

Robbins in North Carolina. In

the future, I wish to continue

being a biology major and then

apply to dental school. Many

of the photos you will see,

were taking in my mothers

home. I hope you enjoy this

magazine as much as I enjoyed

creating it.

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ELEMENTS OF

DESIGN

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Lines

• Horizontal

• Vertical

• Curved

flowing

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Horizontal Lines

Horizontal lines

help create

strength and

solidity in an

object. These

types of lines

can be seen on

houses, mirrors,

bookshelves,

walls, and

furniture.

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Vertical lines

Vertical lines

normally provide a

feeling of height to

an object. They can

make an object or

house appear taller.

Vertical lines can be

seen in objects such

as drapes, pillows,

curtains, or

columns. The

strategic use of

vertical lines can

make a small room

appear much larger. 8

Curved Flowing Lines

Curved lines have a more graceful and

softer effect in a room compared to

horizontal and vertical lines. An example of

curved lines is perfectly displayed on this

Coca Cola box.

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A curve is a line that sets

everything straight

TEXTURE

• Tactile

• Reflective

• Unreflective

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Tactile Texture

The word tactile refers to touch. Tactile

texture is the actual 3D feel of an object

or surface. For example, this pillow in the

right corner has a rough, beaded texture

to it. The rocks underneath the house

present a cool, smooth texture.

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Reflective Texture

Reflective texture is noticed

when the light hits an object,

and it is reflected back.

You can see

that the light

coming from

this lamp is

being reflected

onto the wall

creating a

more subtle

light.

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Unreflective Texture

Unreflective texture can be found in chairs that

have cushions, carpets, rugs, quilts, and

tablecloths. They are unreflective because

these objects take in sunlight from windows

and lights rather than reflecting the light back.

The chair would be an example of an

unreflective texture.

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LIGHT

• Natural

• Track

• Task

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Natural Light

This is an

example of

natural light in a

home. There is

no need for

lamps or light

switches to be

turned on in the

day time

because the light

is shinning in

from the

window at

sunrise.

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Track Lighting

Track lighting

is used to

create extra

emphasis on

certain areas

of your home.

Track lighting

can be used

outside or

inside.

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This use of lighting has a

dramatic effect.

Task Lighting

Task lighting is used when you need extra

light at a certain area. An example would be

a student needing a lamp at his/her desk to

work on. The lamp placed in this living

room is used for reading and other related

activities.

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COLOR

• Monochromatic

• Complementary

• Analogous

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Monochromatic

Monochromatic

color schemes are

developed from a

single hue. The use

of one color can

create a harmonious

affect. This color

can vary and have

different levels of

intensity.

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Monochromatic colors are

often enhanced by the use of

textures.

Complementary

Complementary colors are normally the most

popular because they show off variety. When looking

at the color wheel, you can see which colors

complement each other. Complementary schemes

always contain a mixture of warm and cool colors. In

the bottom picture, you can see that the cool blue

colored lamp is combined with the warm colored red

room along with the red chair and brown furniture.

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Analogous Color Analogous color schemes are

produced from any segment of

colors that are adjacent but contain

no more than half of the colors on

the standard color wheel.

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This rug uses few colors from the

color wheel and yet, the affect is

dramatic.

SPACE

• Negative

• Positive

• Territorial

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Negative Space

This picture is an

example of

negative space.

Behind the chair

in this dining room

there is space that

is being unused.

The furniture

could be

rearranged

differently in order

to utilize the space

to its full potential.

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Positive Space

Positive space is being purposeful in the

way you arrange your furniture and

belongings.

You can see in the picture below that this

rooms is arranged so that the space is

positive. There is plenty of room to walk

and the space in the room is being used

properly.

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Territorial Space

Territorial place

is a space that is

private. An

example of

territorial space

would be your

bedroom. You

go to your

bedroom to relax

and spend time

to yourself. It is

your room and

your room

alone.

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SHAPE

• Abstract

• Natural

• Dynamic

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Abstract

Abstract is a type of decorative design

modified so that the subject may not be

recognizable

An example would be the

design over this bed

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Natural

Natural shapes applies to curved

lines that create flow. The curve

shapes give the object a more

natural look.

An example

would be these

old antique

wooden chairs.

You can see how

the curved lines

make the chair

flow together and

connects it

together nicely.

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Dynamic

With dynamic shapes, movement is

often shown. It directs your eye and

leads you around the object.

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FORM

• Natural

• Geometrical

• Abstract

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Natural Form

This antique checkers table is

an perfect example of natural

form. The wood is individual

pieces formed together to make

a dynamic piece. 31

Geometrical Form

Geometric forms are mostly squares,

circles, and triangles. These shapes

catch the eye instantly and have three

dimensions. This wrought iron

antique chair is a perfect example of

geometrical shapes.

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PRINCIPLES OF

DESIGN

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BALANCE

• Visual Symmetry

• Visual Asymmetry

• Visual Radial

Symmetry

• Structural Symmetry

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Visual Symmetry

The placement of the identical cabinets beside

of the entertainment center is an example of

visual symmetry. The arrangement of the

combined pieces brings balance and a sense of

formality to the room.

When identical objects are arranged

equally on each side of an imaginary

line visual symmetry is achieved.

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Visual Asymmetry

The collection of the antique jars filled

with buttons is enhanced when the chest

is added to the display.

Visual asymmetry is the point at which

different items are placed and the balance

is sensed by the individual.

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Radial Symmetry

All of the designs radiate from the

central star of the quilt. The design is

visually pleasing and adds interest

which keeps the eye moving.

In radial balance, all elements of the

design radiate from a center point.

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Structural Symmetry

The rock wall is an example of

structural design using material to

create structural interest and purpose.

By placing the rocks in purposeful

patterns, a strong structure is formed

that is functional in the landscape

design.

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HARMONY

• Unity through line

• Variety through

furniture

• Unity through

repetition

• Variety through color

• Variety through

modern in contrast to

old

• Unity through color 39

Unity through line The use of the curtains and windows in the

sitting room is an example of unity through

line.

The vertical lines created by the

drapes add height to the room and

add width to the space, thus,

unifying the room 40

Variety through

furniture The use of an unexpected piece of

furniture can greatly change the feel of a

room. The wicker chest, used as a

coffee table, adds personality and style

that an average coffee table might lack

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Unity through

repetition

The repetition

use of white

cabinets adds

unity to the

space with this

setting room.

The eye moves

effortlessly due

to the flow of

white repeated

in the room

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Variety through

color

Rooms can

often be

punched up a

notch with the

use of color. A

fun print can

add interest

and a bit of

hidden

personality to a

space

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Modern in

contrast to old

The combination of

antique and modern

furniture can be

achieved with ease.

The claw foot bathtub

is a timeless piece

that is complimented

by the modern

variety. The pairing

works well to achieve

a classic look that is

appealing.

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Unity through

color Color can have a visual, dramatic affect on a

room. The use of red draws the eye through

the room and creates a pleasing flow. The

pottery, lamp, and quilt unifies the appeal with

the use of color.

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EMPHASIS

• Visual

Focal

Point

• Structural

Focal

Point

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Visual Focal Point

The bed is the visual focal point in the

bedroom. The wrought iron design draws

the eye immediately when the room is

entered. Features of the bed create a

strong visual focal point.

A visual focal point is an area

that instantly draws your eye.

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Structural Focal

Point

The fireplace is

great example of a

structural focal

point. The eye

immediately drawn

to the rock and

mantle of the fire

place. The

structure demands

attention.

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MASSING

• Optical

Density

• Actual Density

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Optical Density

The use of

planters can

create an

illusion. The

white plant

stand creates the

illusion of stone

but, in reality,

the plant stand

is made of

plastic.

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Actual Density

The use of

rectangular pieces

adjoined creates a

pleasing affect in

the hardwood

floor. The mass of

wood creates a

flow that appears

seamless and thin.

In reality, thick

pieces of wood

were adjoined to

create a mass

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RHYTHM

• Repetitive

• Contrast

• Climatic

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Repetitive

The green colors in the kitchen are

repetitive and create a pleasing

environment. Through careful

placement of green bowls, tins, and

pottery, the overall feel is harmonious

and calm.

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Contrast

Contrast occurs

when the eye

moves due to

color change,

texture, or

shape.

The utility room is

an example of

contrast. The white

appliances bounce

off the bold wall

color. The red walls

are also a contrast to

the rock flooring.

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Climatic

Climatic

repetition

draws the eye

upward or

downward.

This southern home with the vertical

columns of the porch draws the eye

upward to the small window on the top of

the house.

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PROPORTION

• In proportion

with Space

• Not in proportion

with Space

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Object in proportion

with space Proportion is the relationship of an

object to the size of its surroundings

The side chairs are in proportion to the

fireplace. The art above the fireplace is in

the same scale. The objects are properly

scaled and the room looks well designed.

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Object not in

proportion with space

A room is not properly designed if

the objects are not in proper

proportion. The small art over the

couch is not proportional to the

couch or the large living room. 58

SCALE

• Human Scale

• Symbolic

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Human scale is a

scale that is used to

compare and

contrast the average

human size and

height. As you can

see in this picture,

the mirror is

relatively close to

the woman's height.

Therefore, making

use of the human

scale.

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Symbolic Scale

Symbolic scale is used to show off an

object in different ways. For example,

a change in its color or size.

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A designer may decide to display a normal

plate in an unusual fashion, such as wall art.

These plates are not meant for dining, yet,

they symbolize utilitarian dishes.