The elements and principles of design work together to create a room that is visually appealing to the eye. The elements of design include line, space, shape, form, texture, pattern, color and light. Where as the principles include balance, emphasis, rhythm, scale, proportion, unity, variety and harmony. The photo I chose portrays many examples in each category.
The first principle shown in this picture is balance. The large couch is placed against the wall, but is balanced by the two chairs and a table on the opposite side, creating a sense of symmetrical balance. Proportion is also a key principle in this photo. The furniture is the correct size for the room and the rug used in the room is the perfect size to fit underneath the furniture. The emphasis of this room is the tall windows on the back wall. The chairs are angled towards the middle, which draws the eye straight to the back wall to focus on the hanging picture and the long windows.
One of the first elements portrayed in this photo is color. By keeping the walls, furniture, and flooring neutral, the orange and turquoise accents in the room draw most of the attention. The majority of lines in the living room are horizontal, which create a sense of calmness and tranquility. One of the last elements is texture. When first looking at the photo, it looks like the same smooth textures are applied everywhere. However, the drapery fabric looks rougher than the smooth fabric on the couches, chairs and rug. Also, the orange vases and the glass lamp bases are a shiny glass texture.
Overall, this room is a very good example of how the principles and elements of design combine to create a beautifully designed room. I really love the orange and turquoise pop of color that were added so the room did not look so dull.
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