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Rhythm creates flow
Rhythm in design is about creating patterns of repetition and contrast to create visual interest and flow, which moves the viewer's eyes around the space.
The design is tied together by duplicating elements, colours, shapes or patterns. For example, you can establish a rhythm by using a colour in the pillows, picking it up in a painting, and again in a rug.
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Balance creates a feeling of stability
Balance is about equalizing the visual weight of objects. Balance creates a feeling of equilibrium, stability and unity.
- Traditional or formal spaces need symmetrical balance. The space is evenly split into two sides that mirror each other.
- In asymmetr...
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Harmony
Harmony is created when all the elements act together to create a unified composition. They may fit the same theme, aesthetic style or mood. Each piece seems to belong together in some way, even if it is not identical to anything else.
To create unity and harmony in your space, define an a...
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Six basic principles of good design
A good design is not only about aesthetic aspects and putting beautiful things in the space. It's about how each element works together in the space.
To create a great space, designers apply six basic principles:
- Proportion
- Harmony
- Balance
- Rhythm
- E...
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Contrast gives life and character to a room
Put elements in opposition to each other by their colour, shape, texture, material or scale.
This design principle can be achieved in different ways:
- Pairing light with dark colours
- Small elements with large elements
- Textured with non-textured surfaces
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Emphasis anchors the design and adds interest
Emphasis is also known as "focal point". A focal point should be something interesting to look at. It should be colourful or texturally and visually appealing.
Imagine a huge vibrant painting above the fireplace or a wall in bold paint colour or covered with wallpaper to draw attention to y...
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Scale and Proportion
- Scale relates to the size of objects within a space.
- Proportion is about the relationship between two elements. It's how the object relates to the overall context.
An example of a wrong proportion is if you have a large sofa and place a s...
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