Interior Design Principles

This is a good example of gradation because on the bench, the colors gradually progress from blue to green.

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This is an example of harmony, or an object that I would add to my emphasis example. I would add it because it has a similar wood tone to the windows of my emphasis example.

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This is an example of the Golden Ratio because the blinds cover 2/3 of the window on the right.

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This is an example of bad proportion because the window in the corner of the room is way too small. The pictures next to it are practically the same size and it's visually not pleasing.

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This is a great example of radiation because the ends of the light fixture are moving outwards from the center of the light itself.

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The chairs on the table are a good example of proportion because a person could sit at the table. They aren't too big or too small and fit in with the size of the table.

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This is an example of emphasis, or a focal point. The lit fireplace immedietly draws your eye when you look at the image. The bright orange contrasts with the dark outline of the fireplace making it even more noticable.

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This is an example of assymetrical balance because the dark heavy table, and the light larger sofa balance each other out. Visually they are two completely different objects, but they balance each other out.

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This is an example of repetition because the wallpaper of the room is a repeating design.

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This is an example of a symmetrical space. The two mirrors with the light fixtures above them and the sink handles below mirror each other. Even the cabinets on either side match each other.

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