7 PRINCIPLES OF INTERIOR DESIGN
BY VIGIL INTERIOR DECORATION
Interior
design mainly involves seven principles for creating a harmonious and elegant
interior appearance. They are
balance,
unity/harmony, rhythm, scale and proportion, emphasis, contrast and details
1.1. BALANCE
Balance
mainly implies the equilibrium between visual aspects, distributing furniture
and decorative objects.
Mainly three
types of balancing aspects are applied in interior design:
■ Symmetrical
Balance
It is the
technique of dividing a space evenly into two sides that mirror each
other. Mostly employed in Traditional or formal rooms
■ Asymmetrical
Balance
Asymmetrical
balance focus on the modern approach that offers more flexibility and
involves balancing between the visual objects that are similar in size, shape
and dimensions.
■ Radial
Balance
Radial
balance mainly focus on larger space and the technique involve a central
focal point where all other elements or objects are arranged radiating from or
around it.
2. UNITY AND
HARMONY
Unity in
interior design can be created by material choices, furniture sizes or even by
creating harmony with the shapes that select. Principle of harmony refers to
create a sense of unity across all rooms by similar colors, designs and
furniture and adaptation of common theme.
3. RHYTHM
Create
rhythm through arranging elements in a repetitive, progressive, transitive way.
Similar furniture styles, patterns and colour scheme in repetition or contrast
way creates a sense of rhythm.
4. SCALE AND PROPORTION
Scale refers
to the fitting of objects in the room and is concerned with the relationship
between the size of objects and the size of a space.
Proportion
concerns with the items fitting together in a space and spatially pleasing
balance of repetition. It is the relationship between two or more differently
sized objects.
Golden Ratio
scheme is widely used by architects and artists for creating pleasing
proportion.
5. EMPHASIS
Emphasis
primarily refers to creating a focal point of theme or drawing attention to
specific designing concepts.
An art work,
bold statement of color or texture can be used to emphasise one item as the
centre of attention, while the others will serve as decors will around
it.
6. CONTRAST
It is the
art of pairing two different concepts or themes into one such that it creates a
pleasing combination.
Aesthetic
effects can be created by combining contrast shapes, materials, or patterns. Contrasting
colour combinations can create an elegant appearance to the interior.
7. DETAILS
Attention to
precise details enhances the beauty and creates more aesthetic appearance. Even
smaller detailing can create a mind-blowing look to the interior.