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Introduction to Interior Design

Introduction to Interior Design. What is interior design?. Interior Design. Creating a functional and beautiful living environment. . Is it beautiful?. Industrial. Traditional. Contemporary. Asian. Rococo. Country French. Elements of Design. Space Shape Line Texture Color. Space.

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Introduction to Interior Design

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  1. Introduction to Interior Design What is interior design?

  2. Interior Design Creating a functional and beautiful living environment.

  3. Is it beautiful? Industrial Traditional Contemporary Asian Rococo Country French

  4. Elements of Design • Space • Shape • Line • Texture • Color

  5. Space • The area between objects in a room

  6. To help a small area feel spacious Allow for large open areas and empty space Use mirrors Use small prints, patterns, and textures Use light, cool colors

  7. To help a small area feel spacious Allow as much floor to show as possible Place large pieces of furniture near walls Furniture should be up off the floor and not bulky

  8. To make a large area feel intimate Place furniture perpendicular to walls Group furniture according to areas of activity Use large furniture that sits directly on the floor

  9. Shape • The solid form or structure of an object.

  10. Line • The outline of an object • 2 points that are connected • They give direction and divide space. • Types • Horizontal • Vertical • Diagonal • Curved

  11. Lines • Vertical lines– feeling of power, dignity and masculinity, height

  12. Lines • Horizontal lines—sturdy, calm, restful

  13. Lines • Diagonal lines—create activity and motion

  14. Lines • Curved lines—soften objects

  15. Curved Line Upward – lifts and inspires Horizontal – relaxed, denotes gentleness and femininity Downward – sadness and seriousness Small - playful

  16. Texture • The way an object feels and looks. • May be rough, smooth, shiny, hard, soft, etc. • Formal • Smooth texture • Informal • Rough texture

  17. Texture The surface quality of an object or item Tactile How the object feels to the touch Can feel the variation in the surface Visual An illusion - how the object appears to feel Applied using line, color, & shading

  18. Ribbed rough crinkled smooth soft bumpy satiny silky fluffy hard flat abrasive nubby shines plush fuzzy ridged spikey course gritty slick

  19. Texture - Smooth Make colors appear lighter and brighter Generally considered more formal

  20. Texture - Shiny Reflective Has more intense color

  21. Texture - Rough Make color look darker and less intense Generally less formal

  22. Color • One of the most important tools in design • Influences how people feel and the mood of the room

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