Harmony

   

The theme I chose for this bedroom is bright florals. The room contains radial symmetry through the flowers that were used to decorate this room. The bed has a very smooth tactile texture. Overall this room has a very feminine feel to it, and it contains harmony because the floral patterns unite all of the decorations.

 

Proportion and Scale Gone Wrong

This patio is a great example of what NOT to do when designing a living space. Proportion and scale is key in order for a room to be balanced. This patio contains objects that are much too big and much too small. The candlesticks, rug, candle, vase, and plant are all objects that are too big; whereas, the sofas, chandelier, table, and grill are all examples of things that are too small. This patio room represents the importance of having proper scale and proportion, or it could turn out like this!

   

Rhythm

Radial Rhythm: Chandelier, Clock, and Flowers
Repetition Rhythm: Wallpaper, Pillows, Chair
Gradation Rhythm: Green Candles

Emphasis in a Room: Drapes

Principles of Design: Balance

Element of Design: Quiz

This waiting room was designed for a dentist's office. It uses grey, pink, and white furniture while keeping a professional, yet comfortable, look and feel. The entrance and receptionists desk are located towards the left side of the room. The right corner contains toys and games that can be used as a spot for kids to play. The room also contains comfortable waiting chairs with side tables and plants for decoration. Space is utilized in this room by making sure nothing is too cluttered in a specific area. By also locating things more towards the wall, it gives the room a more distinct walk way for easy movement. This room contains mostly solid patterns, but the wood flooring gives the room horizontal lines, which is said to have a more relaxing feel. Most of the textures used in this room are very soft looking. The rug has a rough tactile texture, while the wire bins and plants have an audible texture. The form in this room is very 3D, containing mostly geometric form, while the plants contain an organic form. Overall, this waiting room is perfect for making patients feel comfortable and welcome.

 

Texture in a Room

Texture is the visual, and especially tactile, quality of a surface. In interior design, every object in a room has some sort of texture. The couch, pillows, carpet, and blanket have a soft tactile texture. On the other hand, the floor, wicker basket, side table, and plants have a rough tactile texture. Visually, the blue vases and the wicker basket have a bumpy texture, while the pillows and the green vase have a smooth looking texture. Even though many of us  think texture is something we can only see or feel, you can hear texture as well - called audible texture. Examples of objects with an audible texture in this four-seasons room are the plant, the flowers, the rug, and the wicker basket. Overall texture is important in any room because it gives it a distinct feeling. This room displays mostly a comfortable feeling due to the many different soft textures.