Introduction to
Interior Design
Elements Of Design
What is Interior Design?
To create a
functional and beautiful
living environment
Elements of Interior Design
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Line
Space
Shape
Texture
Color
The elements are the building blocks of
creating a well-designed space.
lINE
● Lines give the eye a sense of movement or
direction.
● Uses the eye to move from one point to another
Vertical Lines
Eyes move up and down
Gives effect of making things look taller
Shows strength, height, stability
Horizontal Lines
Eyes move from side to side
Gives effect of things looking wider
Gives the feeling of relaxing, restful, distance WIDTH
Diagonal Lines
Eyes make the transition of moving from
one level to another
Shows effects of
Movement, Action Excitment
Curved Lines
Eyes may follow part of a circle or in free form
Gives the effects of :
Softness Openness Graceful Freedom
Space
● The area between objects in the room
SPACE
Consider the size of the overall design space and the arrangements of objects
within that space
SPACE
Too large of open space can give the effect of
emptiness
Well designed small spaces can give feeling of
cozy and welcoming.
Well designed open spaces can give feeling of
freedom
Too small of a space can give the effect of
being too crowded
SHAPE
Two dimensional
● Connecting lines for an enclosed area
● Can make objects appear heavy or light
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SHAPE
Shapes help create the
feel you want in your room
Shapes help define the
style you want in your room.
Examples of SHAPE
Shapes are formed in lighting,
art work, furniture, decor
Can you find the SHAPES in this room?
TEXTURE
The surface quality of a material
The way things
look or feel
Rough, smooth, silky, shiny, fuzzy, soft, hard etc….
Examples of TEXTURE
The effects of different textures together
Can you find the TEXTURES in this room?
COLOR
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One of the most important elements in design
Influences how people feel
Creates an atmosphere and mood in a room
Lighter colors gives the effects of
things looking larger
Darker colors gives the effects of
things Looking smaller
EFFECTS OF COLOR
Color can alter the appearance of form and space.
Light colors make a room look larger
Dark colors make a room look smaller
Different uses of color in a room
Google creates a fun and exciting work environment
for their employees using the use of COLOR
Elements of Design
Complete the Assignment found in canvas
Module: Interior Design
Assignment: Elements of Design