Basic interior design principles

 Interior design 

Basic interior design principles:
5 Basic Interior Design Principles That Will Improve Your Space
What kind of look are you going for in your home?
What colors and furniture will create the right atmosphere and make your space feel comfortable? Interior design  seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. If you understand the basic principles of interior design, you can easily use them to make your space what you want it to be, without breaking the bank or hiring an interior designer. The following 5 basic interior design principles will improve any space, whether it’s your living room, bathroom, or even your business office!

When you know the basic interior design principles,  you can transform any space to look fabulous.

You know what it feels like when you walk into a well-designed room. You can sense how everything feels cohesive and put together. It feels just right. You can achieve that effect in your own home with a little knowledge basic design principles. Pair that knowledge with practice and experimentation on your way in creating a beautiful home.

Balance

In design, balance creates a feeling of 

equilibrium. It is all about equalizing or approximating the visual weight of objects. Balance is created not just through shape, but through color, pattern and texture as well.

There are 3 different kinds of balance:

1: Symmetrical or Formal

Traditional or formal spaces call for symmetrical balance, 

where the space is evenly split into two sides that mirror each other. For example, two chairs on either side of a coffee table can be said to be symmetrically balance. This kind of balance is easy to achieve as design elements are repeated on each side.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

2: Asymmetrical or Informal

The visual weight of lines, colors, forms 

and textures are balanced without exact duplication. It is not as ordered as symmetrical balance and can be more complex and interesting.

For instance, a sofa can be balanced 

by placing two chairs on the other side.                                                                                                     

                                                      

3: Radial balance

Radial balance is achieved when there is a central 

focal point with other elements radiating from it to around it.

An example would be a round dining table 

with chairs arranged around it. There is a lot of repetition of form, texture and color.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

              

Rhythm:

 

The word rhythm is often used to describe how one thing relates to another. For example, you can say something has a nice rhythm or is off-rhythm. In interior design, rhythm refers to how multiple elements work together in harmony with each other. A room that doesn’t have any kind of sense of rhythm looks scattered and unorganized. Creating a sense of rhythm in your space will make it feel balanced and neat without appearing cluttered or chaotic. You can create a sense of rhythm by using simple design tricks like repeating similar patterns in different parts of your room or by using consistent colors throughout your space. The key to making sure your design has a balanced sense of symmetry and uniformity is repetition, which works well because humans are naturally drawn to patterned images. 

As in music, rhythm in design is all about creating patterns of repetition and contrast 

to create visual interest. You can achieve this by using the same color or shape at different intervals. It's purpose is to move your eye around the room. For instance, you can establish a rhythm by using a color in the pillows, picking it up in a painting and echoing it again in a rug. These repetitions will help carry your eye around the room.                                                                                                                                            

Harmony:  The third principle is Harmony. 

Harmony is created when all the elements act together to create a unified message. Just as rhythm can create excitement. Harmony creates a sense of restfulness.

For instance, you can create harmony 

by using just one color, even though your forms vary greatly in shape, size and texture.                                                                                   

Emphasis: The fourth principle is Emphasis. 

Emphasis on architectural spaces often have points of interest such as a fireplace or a window with a beautiful view. For interiors, you can choose to enhance the built-in focal point by arranging furniture around it to emphasize it. In a room that lacks such a built-in point of interest, you create one through groupings of furniture or using an unusual or a large piece.                                                                                                                                         

                                      

Proportion 

and Scale. : The fifth principle is Proportion and Scale.

It’s easy to get carried away with your space and its design; but, keep in mind that it’s not all about you. Scale refers to how something looks in relation to its surroundings. This is why sometimes even just moving furniture around can dramatically change how a room looks (or doesn’t look). A good interior designer knows that everything plays an important role in a space and is careful not to let his or her own taste make everything look too big or too small. When it comes down to it, when a space feels right, it looks right on every level: proportions, scale, symmetry...everything!. Proportion is the ratio between the size of one part 

to another and scale is how the size of one object relates to another or to the space in it to its place.

For instance, a large overstuffed sectional 

in a small room will be out of scale.                                                                                                                                                          

These 5 principles of interior design 

are keys in creating inviting spaces that family and friends will love spending time in.               It’s easy to get carried away with your space and its design; but, keep in mind that it’s not all about you. Scale refers to how something looks in relation to its surroundings. This is why sometimes even just moving furniture around can dramatically change how a room looks (or doesn’t look). A good interior designer knows that everything plays an important role in a space and is careful not to let his or her own taste make everything look too big or too small. When it comes down to it, when a space feels right, it looks right on every level: proportions, scale, symmetry...everything!