Interior Design Basics

Color, the creator of illusion and maker of mood
Form, the overall shape of any object
Line, the implied direction or boundary of an object
Mass, the bulk of an object that occupies space
Texture, the touch me, feel me of matter
All artists, whether painters, sculptors, architects, or interior decorators work with these same basic elements to achieve certain effects, all of which must work together to form a unified whole.
But these five elements alone aren’t enough to generate a successful design. Five components of composition round out the list of designer’s terms:
- Focal point: This is the point of visual reference to which the eye always returns — a “home base.”
- Scale and proportion: Scale refers to overall size, while proportion relates the size of parts compared to the whole. Keep these two factors in mind when selecting furniture.
- Harmony and unity: Harmony refers to the blending of similar elements, while unity refers to the overall sense of belonging together. This is a goal, so keep it in mind as you add each new piece of furniture or accessory.

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