Principles and Elements of Design

A Simple Elegance

The principles and elements of design play a huge part in designing a room. To create a space one must understand the principles and elements of design. It is important to understand the rules because the Element and Principle of Design rules are what make a space successful. For this blog I found an example of a fresh and cozy living room. I feel that this image makes a good use of the principles and elements of design.

Some of the elements of design that are seen in this space would be examples of lines. The space uses many different lines. One can see horizontal lines in the tops of the chairs. The use of horizontal lines creates a calm feeling in the room. Another line that is seen is vertical line. There are vertical lines in the drapery and vertical lines one the sides of the white chairs. Having vertical lines in space creates the sense of balance. Balance is the key to creating a space. When a space does not have balance, the space can feel unnatural. In addition to the first two lines, curvy lines are seen when you look at the back of the couch. Using the curvy lines in the space creates a space that is natural and soothing.

Another element of design seen in this space is the use of color. Color in a space creates an emotional feeling. The colors in this room are very light and airy. The white couches make the space feel larger. By using the dusty rose, and pale pink color the room get a pop of color. The pop of color is not overwhelming, but soothing. The white walls with white furniture create a space with drama and a space with unity. It also allows for the accent pieces to stand out more and create the focal points.

  As mentioned earlier focal points and balance are seen in this space. However they are not elements of design.  A focal point and balance are principles of designs. There are many focal points depending on which way you are standing in the space. However, the focal point the caught my attention the most was the window. The use vertical and horizontal lines frame out the space, which draw ones eye to the window in the space. In addition the drapes in a different color than the wall automatically make your eye focus on the windows. Another principle of design is balance. One can see balance throughout can be seen throughout the space. There is balance on either side of the window with the two side chairs. Also there is balance with the use of the armoire on the left side of the room and the other side of the room is the fireplace. Each of those pieces are grand in scale, but being on separate walls on each side of room create balance.

         Using the elements and principles of design when creating a space, will ensure a space that is perfect. The example that I used of the blog has many elements and principles of design. The use of lines, balance, unity, and many more elements and principles are what make this space successful.