molly and emily

simple, happy, beautiful living.

MEmolly and emily designs

the elements

and principles

of design

broken down

for the average

mom and

career woman

to understand.

* special edition *

emily jones and molly rumph

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table of contents

I. Cover

II. Table of Contents

III. Table of Contents- Elements of Design

IV. Table of Contents- Principles of Design

V. Design Thesis

VI. Designer Molly Rumph

VII. Designer Emily Jones

VIII. Current Design Trends

IX. Current Design Trends

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table of contents1. Line

1a. Straight horizontal

1b. Straight Vertical

1c. Angular

1d. Curved Flowing

1e. Curved tightly

2. Texture

2a. Smooth

2b. Rough

2c. Surface quality – Real

2d. Surface quality – Implied

2e. Non-reflective texture

2f. Reflective texture

3. Space

3a. Positive space

3b. Negative space

3c. Crowding

3d. Territoriality

4. Shape and Form

4a. Geometric Shape

4b. Natural/Organic Shape

4c. Abstract Shape

4d. Non-representational Shape

4e. Static Shape

4f. Dynamic shape

4g. Geometric form

4h. Natural form

4i. Abstract

4j. Non-objective

5. Light

5a. Natural light

5b. Combustion lighting

5c. Ambient lighting

5d. Uplighters

5e. Task lighting

5f. Track lighting

5g. Floor lamp(s)

5h. Table lamp(s)

5i. Mood lighting

5j. Art Lighting

5k. Colored lighting

5l. Glare from natural light

5m. Glare from general lighting

5n. Toe kick or raiser lighting

5o. Soffit lighting

6. Color

6a. Monochromatic color scheme

6b. Analogous color scheme

6c. Direct Complementary colors

6d. Split Complementary colors

6e. Triadic Complementary colors

6f. Double Complementary colors

6g. Tetrad Complementary colors

6h. Alternate Complementary colors

6i. Neutral color palette

7. Mass

7a. Actual density

7b. Optical density

7c. Massing

8. Pattern

Placement of emphasis

Character of the pattern

The pattern color scheme

The scale of the pattern

elements of design

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table of contents9. Scale

9a. Human Scale

9b. Symbolic Scale

10. Proportion

10a. Object in proportion with space

10 b. Object not in proportion with space

11. Balance

11a. Visual symmetry

11b. Structural symmetry

11c, Visual asymmetry

11d. Structural asymmetric

11e. Visual Radial

11f. Structural Radial

12. Rhythm

12a. Repetition or Metric

12b. Gradation or Climactic

12c. Contrast

12d. Transition or flowing

13. Emphasis

13a. Focal point visual

13b. Focal point structural

14. Harmony

14a. Unity through line

14b. Unity through shape

14c. Unity through Color

14d. Unity through Repetition

14e. Variety through color

14f. Variety through materials

14g. Variety through furniture

14h. Variety through modern in contrast to old

15. Space planning/ furniture arrangement

15a. Successful space function

15b. Unsuccessful space function

15c. Straight line groups

15d. L-shaped groupings

15e. U-Shaped groupings

15f. Circular groupings

15g. Parallel groupings

15h. Solo groupings

principles of design

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design thesis:

“simple, happy, beautiful living” is an informal

magazine that teaches its readers about the elements

and principles of design in a fun and entertaining

way that a busy mother or career-goer could

understand. as you will see as you flip through the

pages, our colors, fonts, and pictures are easy to

read, recognize, and identify with. “simple, happy,

beautiful living” is a staple in ANY hip home as a

quick reference to keep you on track while

decorating, building, and remodeling your home. when

you finish reading, our hope is that you, no matter

who you are, will feel like a designer and go out in

the world with confidence in your home.

i simple, happy, beautiful living

VV


i am the m in me, molly and emily designs. hopefully, this

magazine will show you “me” and allow you to understand

the simplicity of the elements and principles of design as i

have learned. being born and raised in rural georgia has

taught me much about my environment. i love the plantation

lifestyle and architecture that i grew up around and i don’t

think that will ever leave my system. although most of my

being is rooted here in the south, i am very much attracted

to new ideas about design. keeping it simple, keeping me

happy, and keeping my home beautiful is what my design

mind thinks about every day. in this magazine, we strive to

open the doors of our simple thinking minds (although the

doors of my mind may be painted pink) and allow you to see

in and feel like designers as you flip through the pages.

VIVI


i am the E in me, molly and emily designs. the purpose of

this magazine is to make it easy for readers to understand

the elements and principles of design by providing a simple

way for people to read our magazine. i was born in

jacksonville, florida and have lived there my whole life.

fortunately i have grown up with the opportunity to enjoy

both city and rural life. even though i have grown up in

jacksonville, my whole life i have grown up riding horses

so i have probably spent half my life on the farm as

well. because horses and design are two important aspects

in my life, my goal is to one day design barns for horses.

this way i can incorporate both of the things i love into

one career. hopefully this magazine will show readers how

simple and easy design can be with the laidback style that

our magazine portrays.

VII

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Over the years designer trends have changed drastically. Sometimes these changes are

inspired by what is practical and sometimes they just occur because of a well known person’s

opinion. But for whatever reason they occur, people tend to take these changes very seriously

because they want to be able to keep up with the latest trends. This year it seems as though very

bright and vibrant colors are in style. Recently, whenever I have gone shopping, I have noticed that

most all apparel is being sold in almost every color of the rainbow including everything from

jeans, to sweaters and winter overcoats. I feel as though for a while the theme was to wear

monotones and muted colors as to not stand out too much, but now we are coming out of that

phase and into a phase where the goal is to stand apart from the crowd and not look the same as

everyone around you. Modern houses are now being decorated with bright colors as well instead

of just neutral furniture and colored accents. It is more common to see a bright red couch or

purple chair than it has ever been before. Another big trend in the design world now a days,

besides vibrant colors, is “going green”. This means trying to conserve natures recourses and

reduce the use of harmful chemicals. We are beginning to realize what negative effects we are

having on our planet and so now the theme is attempting to reverse those effects by going green.

New homes are now being built using natural resources and recycled materials, and with more

open window space to let in natural light, and use solar power energy instead of artificial lights,

so hopefully we will only need the use of artificial lights at night. Skye lights are also being put

current design trends MEmolly and emily designs

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in to replace ceiling lights as a way to naturally light up bathrooms and other rooms that cant

have many windows because of limited wall space. This cuts cost for people in this time of

economic depression while also helping to save the planet. Landscaping has also become very

popular over the years. It provides a great natural look to homes and helps to produce more

oxygen for the planet by planting more trees and plants. Going along with the all natural

theme, it is now becoming more frequent to see stone gardens instead of mulch or sod. Stones

are less expensive to use because they already exist so they are not man made and do not

contain harmful chemicals, like some sod and mulch can contain. Also there is less

maintenance with having a stone garden because it does not require any water or fertilizer to

survive. To advertise the green theme, the color green has become very popular as well. It

portrays the idea more efficiently to the general population because it gives a literal meaning to

it. All of these trends effect our everyday lives in one way or another weather we just see

them in passing or apply them to our own lives, it is important to understand the world and how

it is changing so that way we can make our best effort to understand it.

IX

line

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the straight horizontal

lines in this tall

dresser are very evident

in the drawers. straight

horizontal lines likes

these make a room more

clean cut and feel

more organized. using a

mix of straight and

curved lines create a

more comfortable,

traditional home feel.

straight line horizontal

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1a

straight vertical

in my home, space can sometimes

be an issue. having a tall vertical

cabinet such as this one is a good

way to add extra storage space

and provide a great look.

emily jones

“

“straight vertical lines have a

tendency to draw the eye up

and down making spaces look

and seem much more open. If

trying to make spaces look

more open and less crowded,

then adding taller more

narrow objects instead of

short fat object to a space is

a good idea

-

scott residence athens, georgia 1b

angular line

angular lines, like in this wood flooring, are

many times used to guide people through a

room. often times the pattern on the floor,

will dictate how quickly and in what direction

people will move through a room.

i like to see angular lines

either on the floor or

ceiling of busy hallways

because it helps show

people where to go and

move traffic along.

emily jones- “

“

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1c

curved flowing line

these curved flowing lines are stories of a

huge building. Since this building is so big,

the curved lines make it more digestible for

the eye and make us more comfortable than

if they were straight lines with hard turns.

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1d

curved tightly

tightly curved lines,

such as railing on a

staircase, are used to

draw the eye. many

staircases have tightly

curved lines for this

very purpose.


1e

texture

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smooth texture

something that has a

smooth texture is

something that feels

smooth to the touch.

this table is made of a

smooth wood that has

no rough edges or areas

on it. most people

prefer to have smooth

textured surfaces in

their home because of

the way that they look

and feel.

personally, i like the surfaces in my home to be

smooth because they are more inviting to touch

than a rough textured surface. emily jones

““

scott residence athens, georgia

2a

rough

texture

a rough texture is very commonly

found on rocks among nature.

the rocks underneath this water

would have a rough feel to them

if you were to actually touch

them.

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2b

real texture

real texture is actual

texture that looks and

feels real. this brick

column has a rough

texture to it that you

may not know without

actually felling it.

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implied texture

implied texture is something

that looks like it has a

texture on it but to the touch

it is actually smooth. many

object have this type of

implied texture to give the eye

some contrast but at the

same time still gives such

objects such as walls, a

smooth feeling.

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non-reflective

texture

non-reflective texture,

such as this woven table, is

any type of texture that

does not reflect light,

weather it be natural or

created light. because of

the woven pattern on this

table it is not smooth

enough to reflect any light

that hits it.


2e

reflective texturethese picture frames are an

example of reflective

texture because with light,

they reflect anything that is

in front of them. they add

more character to the

frames because instead of

them always being one color

they can be a multitude of

colors depending on what

they are reflecting at the

time.


2f

space


positive

space

a solid piece of

furniture, such as this

couch, that takes up a

lot of positive space is a

good way to fill a large

empty room. it provides

enough furniture to the

room without causing the

space to look to

cluttered.


3a

negative

spaceobjects that are

not solid, but

very open and

light are good to

use in smaller

rooms because

they create

negative space

making smaller

rooms seem less

crowded.

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3b

crowding

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crowded spaces, like this

one, do not provide the

proper amount of

distance between the

couch and chairs for

people to be

comfortable in their

environment.

3c

territorially

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territorially has to do

with having enough

space between

furniture for each

person to feel

comfortable and not

crowded. they say

there should be about

8 feet distance

between each person,

which is about how far

these bed are from

each other.

3d

shape and form


geometric shape

a geometric shape is usually

a symmetrical shape like a

square or a triangle.

geometric shapes are used in

design to often send a

message or guide the eye.

these shapes here were used

as bathroom tile along the

floor and a wall.

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4a

organic shape

organic shapes are very comforting to me. i

respond very well to soft curved lines instead

of sharp hard lines. -molly rumph

““

organic shapes come

from nature and do

not look man made.

like flowers and

flowing lines,

organic shapes are

used most often for

comfort in design.

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4b

abstract shape

the abstract shape

found in this

painting is a

simplified version of

a persons face.

although it is not

drawn to scale or

look exactly like a

face, we are still

able to recognize it

by the overall

shape and features

we see.

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4c

non-representational shape

many famous pieces

of art are non

representational

shapes. they are

created by the artist

not to look like

anything in particular

or that already

exists, they are just

meant to be new and

unique.

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4d

static shapes are shapes

and elements in design that

are not moving. in design,

static elements in a room

are fixed permanently.

these examples of static

shapes are found commonly

in older, historic houses.

the shapes may appear to be

moving in space, but

actually they permanently

fixed to the ceilings, walls,

and doors in these houses.

static shape

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4e

dynamic shape

a dynamic shape of a piece or furniture

or an architectural feature (as shown

here) can add a flow or rhythmic

gesture to a room in your home. dynamic

shapes can help move the room and show

a person where to go in the space.


4f

Geometric form


a 3d geometric

form is an object

with four flat,

even sides that

make a shape. this

box is a 3d

geometric shape

and is used as a

decorative object

in a house

because of the

rooster print on

two sides of the

box.

4g

natural form

I like to add flowers to my house because

they are a nice way to add color and

variety. emily jones

natural forms, such as

flowers, are a great

way to add variety to

any room because they

are simple enough, but

at the same time can

add a bit of a flare.

they also give a home a

more natural look

because they are

bringing the outside in.

“

“

-


4h

abstract form

abstract form as a whole may not be

recognized as something we know, but part of it

we may be able to recognize from nature and

other objects we have seen before. in this

form, we recognize the lady bug insect’s shape

but it is not doing its normal function of being

and insect, instead it is being used as a clock.

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4i

non-objective form

non-objective form can not be

recognized as any object we have seen

before nor does it represent in

recognizable form any object or scene

in nature. these objects make you use

your mind think about what is shown.

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4j

light


natural lightthe quality of

natural light is

something that we

should never take

for granted. it is

so much brighter

and more powerful

that artificial light

will ever be. when

someone is sick,

most people

believe that going

out into the

sunlight can help

them feel better.

artificial light does

not prove the same

effect.

there is nothing like feeling the suns rays against your skin to warm

you up emily jones““

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5a

combustion lighting

a nice candle lit scene can add a romantic

feel to any home -emily jones“

combustion lighting is

any type of fire or

lamp lighting. this is a

photograph taken from

the delta gamma house

off of milledge.

combustion lighting such

as a fire or lit candles

is a good way to make a

room feel warm and

cozy.“

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5b

ambient lighting

any type of low or

soft lighting is

known as ambient

lighting. many

restaurants often

have this type of

lighting to provoke a

romantic mood.

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up lighters such as this are a good

way to light up a room without taking

up space with floor lamps or on

walls with sconce lights. it gives a

nice romantic mood to rooms and is

good for eating and socializing.

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task lighting is usually considered as any type of

lighting that performs a task. this lighting for

instance, is a bathroom sconce light which is used to

light up the mirror and make it easier to see in the

bathroom.


5e

track lighting such as this is

popular in restaurants and

art galleries. it provides

lighting in many different

directions. i think that it is a

very old fashioned type of

lighting that is now starting

to come back into style.

mirko athens, georgia

5f

floor

lamp

floor lamps can add

either a little or a lot

of light to a room. they

can be placed in a room

to for reading purposes

or even to help light the

whole room. they do not

take up very much space

at all and can be

moved around from room

to room very easily.

floor lamps are an inexpensive

purchase so anytime you see one

in a store you like, go ahead and

buy it! you will be able to use it

one day! -molly rumph

“

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5g

table lamp

whether your space

is small and private

or large and open,

a table lamp will

add a sense of

“hominess” and

distinct style to the

room. table lamps

come in a wide

variety of bases and

shades so that you

may change them as

your style changes.


5h

before adding mood

lighting to a room, i

believe you must first

take a look at how much

ambient light you have in

the room so far. if you

have enough ambient

light already, you can

add to the mood of the

room with mood lighting.

my favorite type of mood lighting is a

chandelier in a bed room. it will add the

romantic and whimsical touch you are looking

for. -molly rumph

“

“

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5i

art lighting can be

the “wow” factor in

any room. it can

serve to illuminate a

room or just be the

focal point, like this

turquoise chandelier

shown. It is made

with colored crystal

hung from a old,

white static ceiling.

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5j

colored lighting, such as this

which was used in a limo, can

set a mood of excitement and

entertainment. when I see

lighting such as this it makes

me think of night time and the

night time scene. colored

lights like this can be seen

outside in high energy cities

with lots of night life such as

las vegas or new york.

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5k

when building your new home,

think about where the sun will be

at different times of the day in

different rooms in your home so

you can avoid having glare from

natural light.

-molly rumph glare from natural light

glare from natural light can be caused by

light entering a window at a certain time

of day when the sun hits the window and

causes glare inside. often times, glare

from natural light can be bothersome and

you will not want to use that room at that

certain time of day.

“

“

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5l

glare from general lighting

in this bathroom

there is always

glare from the

general lighting from

above and the lamp

below. the glare

makes it almost

impossible to put on

make up and tae out

your contacts. Be

aware of where you

place lights above

countertops.


5m

toe kick lighting

toe kick lighting is not a

common way to light up

a room, but it can be

beneficial in rooms that

you use during the night

time. like the bathroom

in the picture, toe kick

lighting is perfect the

middle of the night

bathroom runs we all

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5n

soffit lightinganyone can use soffit

lighting in a room with

high ceilings where there

needs to be light closer

to the human so that a

task may be performed.

you can create soffit

lighting by building a

lowered box from the

ceiling and putting the

lighting in it. the soffit

lighting shown is in a

kitchen above a sink.

high ceiling

soffit

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5o

color


monochromaticcolor scheme

monochromatic colors

are many shades of the

same hugh. this bag gives

an example of a

monochromatic color

scheme because of the

way it represents three

different shades of

blue.

6a

analogous color scheme

analogous colors,

are colors that are

located next to

each other on the

color wheel. these

analogous colors,

green and yellow,

where found in

nature while driving

through the

mountains of north

carolina

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direct complementary colorsdirect

complementary

colors are

colors that are

directly across

from each other

on the color

wheel. any of

the colors

directly across

from each other

will make a

good color

scheme when

used together.

two of my favorite colors

to see together are pink

and green. they represent

direct complementary

colors and look great

together! -emily jones

“

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split complementary

colors

split complementary

colors are similar to

complimentary colors

because it uses

colors opposite from

each other on the

color wheel. but

instead of two, it

uses one bases color

and two colors

opposite that base

color.

most color patterns in design are

also found in nature. the yellow

and two shades of blue, such as

on this bird, portray split

complementary colors.

emily jones-

“

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6d

triadic complementary

colors

triadic

complementary

colors are colors

that are spaced

evenly among the

color wheel. they

tend to be very

vibrant but work

well together

when used

appropriately.


6e

double complementary colors

this scheme can be

hard to harmonize if

all four hues are

used in equal amounts.

so consider choosing

one color to be

dominant or subdue

the colors for a

softer effect.

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6f

tetrad complementary

colors

a natural form is the

original form of an object

in nature. this table

follows the natural form

in its legs as the legs do

of humans. they are wider

at the top then flow

inward towards the ground.

tetrad complementary

colors uses two pairs of

complementary colors. It

is said to be the hardest

scheme to use, since it

requires balancing all

four colors. This

painting showcases these

colors in the flowers,

vase, and backdrop.


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alternate

complimentary colors

this slide shows the perfect alternate

complimentary color palette with yellow,

red, purple, and blue. these basic colors

seem very child like and basic in the

picture shown of a slide in a playground.

6h

neutral color

palettes in a room

can create a

calming and soothing

atmosphere. by simply

choosing a few

neutral colors that

go together, a since

of peace can be

achieved in most any

room.

neutral color palette

to understand how to use neutral color combinations

in your home, you have to know that neutral colors

have hidden colors within. -Devine Color®

““

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6i

mass


actual density

these columns have

actual density

because they are

solid wood and you

can’t see through

them because they

are completely solid.

actual density

grounds objects to

the floor and gives

our brains a sense

of place.

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7a

optical densityoptical density

occurs when an

object, such as this

chair and ottoman

shown, are not

solid all the way to

the floor but still

appear dense. the

chair has legs that

you can see through

but to the eye, it is

still dense and

heavy.


7b

massing

this room is massed in a

good way because you have

two couches that have

optical density and the thin

wooden table in the middle

and the arm chair in the

back of the room represent

a more buoyant, light feel.

the mix of the two gives the

room a nice balance and a

more livable feel.


7c

pattern


patternplacement of emphasis- in this photo, the

emphasis is on the pattern with the blue

background with golden swirls on top. the

pattern is dominate because it is on the

chair and most of the pillows.

character of the pattern- the character is

said to be “old world venetian” which also

goes along with the architecture of the

home.

the pattern color scheme-it is easy to see

that the colors are mostly sky blue, gold,

and cream with a few accents of green.

the scale of the pattern- the scale of the

patterns in this room vary greatly so that

they do not conflict with one another.

The chair with the ottoman is a much

smaller scale pattern while the other

chair’s pattern is of a bigger scale.

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8a

scale


human scale

furniture is built to

scale for humans so

that they are in

proportion to the size.

children's furniture is

built to a smaller

scale so that it is in

proportion with them

just like normal

furniture is in

proportion with grown

adults.

I have heard that studies show that children with

furniture their size feel more comfortable at home in

their environment, and there for have done better in

school. emily jones-

“

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symbolic scale

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scale determines the

size of something based

on how big or small it

is compared to other

things of the same kind.

for example, you can

determine how big a car

is based on how it

compares to other cars.

or how big a dog is

compared to other dogs.

9b

proportion


object in proportion with

spacewhen an object is in

proportion with the space

it is in, meaning not too

big or too small, it

makes the atmosphere

much more relaxing.

most people will feel

more comfortable in a

space that is

proportioned than one

that is not.

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object not in proportion with

spaceobjects that

are not in

proportion with

space, such as

the chair in

this room, can

make the space

feel too big

and

overwhelming

and can cause

people to

become

uncomfortable

in the space.


10b

balance


visual symmetry the way that these two chairs

are placed beside this table

so that they create a

symmetrical look implies

visual symmetry. also how

there are two lamps and two

vases on the table adds to

the visual symmetry of the

scene.

having a table surrounded by two chars or a

chair surrounded by two tables is a simple

way to please the eye. emily jones

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structural

symmetry

structural symmetry can be easily

created through beams in a ceiling as

shown here. the long, bold lines

showcase the height and depth of the

room perfectly.

interior beams in a room are one of

my favorite ways to accent a large

ceiling with long walls. i love the

texture and focal point they add to

any room. -molly rumph

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11b

visual asymmetry

these nutcrackers have visual asymmetry because they

are all the same size except for one. they are all

symmetric but are imbalanced. sometimes visual

asymmetry can be more pleasing to the eye instead of

visual symmetry.


11c

structural asymmetric


this entertainment center has

an asymmetrical balance to it

because it is not exactly the

same on both sides. the cabinet

on the right is smaller than the

one on the left.

11d

visual radial

visual radial balance is what we

perceive as radial balance when looking

at a particular object. although the

paintings on the top of this jar looks

radial balanced, if we were to measure

it, it would not be exactly the same all

the way around.

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11e

structural radial

structural radial

balance is when an

object displays

balance all the way

around the object

with a central focus.

this tray is entirely

circular with the

central focus being

the handle in the

very middle.

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11f

rhythm


metric


the repeated pattern on

this chair shows a

metric pattern because

it repeats the same

pattern over and over

again throughout the

chair.

12a

climactic

rhythm

climactic rhythm, as

shown in the steeple, is

a regular progression

that builds up to a point

or sometimes may almost

explode at the top of

the progression. often

times this leads the eye

upward towards the sky

line.

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12b

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contrast rhythm

This fabric displays contrasting rhythm

because fabric does have flowing rhythm

but there is a contrast between the

features that make the pattern on the

fabric. The swirls in the fabric are a

smooth texture and the background is more

rigid.

12c

flowing rhythm

these roses created

with fabric display

perfect flowing

rhythm as our eye

flows from one

curve to the next.

flowing rhythm

creates movement

and can be used in

a room to move

people around

fluidly.

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12d

emphasis


focal point visual

a visual focal point

is put into a room

that does not

already have a

structural focal

point. the massive

size ribbons shown in

this picture are hung

in a building that

has 25 floors. as

soon as you walk in

the building or get

on the elevators

your eye is drawn

right to the bright

red ribbons.

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13a

focal point

structural

a structural focal point, such as the fireplace

shown here, is what your eye is immediately

drawn to in a room. you should try to focus in

on the focal point instead of trying to draw

away from it. built in bookcases and other wall

units are structural focal points that ground a

room from every view.


13b

harmony


unity through line

unity through

line is shown

within this rug

because of the

distinct lines

that occur

throughout the

entire rug.

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14a

unity through shape

the wall along

these stairs

contains unity

though shape by

these three

rectangular

paintings.

although their

colors are very

different it’s

their shape that

unifies them.


14b

unity through colorthe colors in the

bedroom are the

same throughout the

entire room creating

unity within the

room. this creates a

more relaxing

atmosphere to the

room instead of

having many

different colors

which can look

hectic in a bedroom.

adding soft colors to a bedroom, such as blue and tan,

create a relaxing atmosphere which is what most people

look for in a bedroom. -emily jones

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14c

unity through repetition

Bookcases with all different

colored and size books are a great

way to display unity through

repetition. although all the books

are not the same, they are still

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14d

variety through color

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using colors that you

normally think

would not go

together but somehow

do is variety through

color. sometimes

these colors can go

along with the “it

colors” of the

season. a bright

orange pillow is

located on this pink

and brown couch to

create variety

through color.

“variety through color

is one of my favorite

ways to add visual

interest to a room.

putting random

colors together is

always fun!

-molly rumph“

14e

variety through materialthe picture shown is of a hearth adjacent to a

fireplace. the variety of material shown is a

Tennessee sand stone and a brown tile.

variety through material you can use can cause

visual interest in your home. henley residence montezuma, georgia

14f

variety through

furniture

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content/uploads/2008/08/black-white-table.jpg

to have variety

there must be

contrast between at

least two things. to

have variety through

furniture, there

must be furniture

of different colors,

shapes or patterns.

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variety through modern in

contrast to old

when decorating your

home, it is good to use a

variety of old and new,

modern furniture. the

chair in the picture is a

vintage high back and the

table is a new modern

table with tight lines.

the mix of the two

creates a more homey

and comfortable feel.


14h

space planning and

furniture arrangement


successful space

function is often

times hard to achieve

in a small, boxy

room as shown here.

it is hard to get the

maximum seating

without feeling

crowded. this space

is successful because

crowding is not an

issue, yet there is

still space for 6 to

have an intimate

conversation.

successful

space function

don’t be afraid to move around

your furniture 2, 3, or even 4

times until you get it

successful space. sometimes

rooms can be tricky and can

take a while!

-molly rumph

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15a

unsuccessful space planning

The spaces shown in the

pictures here are very

unsuccessful in terms of

their space planning. In the

picture on the top, you are

not able to turn the

computer chair fully without

hitting the dresser, as well

as you are not able to open

the drawers all the way.

In the bottom picture, the

weight equipment can not be

used do to the armor in the

room.


15b

straight line grouping

straight line groupings are not often used in a home setting but mostly in

a commercial setting. when straight line groupings are found in a home

setting, it is dominantly used for space saving and traffic flow. in the

picture shown a couch and chair are placed on a wall in the back of a

large living room so that traffic can flow easily in front the grouping.

this type of grouping is not ideal for conversation and intimacy.


15c

l-shaped groupings

l-shaped furniture groupings are very commonly found in living rooms

across the country. when furniture is grouped in a l-shape, conversation

is easily created and there is still room for a focal point (such as a t.v.

or a fireplace) on the opposite side of the l.


15d

u-shaped groupings

u-shaped groupings allow for optimum

seating. as shown in the picture, this

t.v. space is surrounded by seating for

8 with only one piece of u-shaped

furniture. u-shaped groupings can not

only be established by u shaped

furniture but also a grouping of

chairs, couches, and ottomans.


15e

circular groupings

a circular grouping

is a grouping of

furniture that

contains four

closed sides. it can

have sharp edges

such as this table

and chairs, but

overall the grouping

must represent a

circle.


15f

parallel groupings

a parallel grouping is

a furniture grouping

parallel to each other

but also has a focal

point such as a window

or fireplace. it is also

usually blocked by

something on the other

side as well. this

grouping has a table at

the other end opposite

of the fireplace

blocking its open end.having a parallel grouping focusing on a

fireplace, makes for a warm and cozy area to

hang out. emily jones-“

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15g

solo groupingsa solo grouping is a single chair or couch

complemented by a single lamp or table. most

rooms contain more than just a solo grouping

but some areas of the house may have solo

groupings to fill smaller spaces.

i think that a solo grouping is a nice

simple way to fill a small space.

emily jones-

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15h

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