Liliana’s Elements Of Design

VERTICAL LINE: the height of the curtains creates vertical lines making the space feel taller and adds height.

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HORIZONTAL LINE: the long beams on the ceiling make the space feel wider.

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CURVED LINE: the curve of the staircases railing creates a sense of softness in the stairwell.

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DIAGONAL LINE: the logs on the ceiling create an illusion of movement because of their angularity.

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FORM: the spiral shape of this chandelier adds visual interest.

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TEXTURE: the carpet has a risen texture that creates visual interest

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LIGHT: the lighting within the ceiling creates ambient light.

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PATTERN: there is a repeating design on the headboard of the bed as well as the curtains and the pattern on them creates visual interest

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SCALE: the size of the painting is meant to fit the size of the wall its on.

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PROPORTION: the size of the shelves and the distance between them is meant to fit the size of pantry items neatly.

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SYMMETRICAL BALANCE: this whole space is identical on each side, creating symmetry. Which can be seen as more “formal.”

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ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE: the frames are put on the wall in a certain layout to make it seem symmetrical and rectangular yet the frames are different shapes and sizes

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RADIAL BALANCE: the seating area as well as the stone in the group creates a circular area which creates balance.

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REPETITION: the repeating plants draw your eye down the path.

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TRANSITION: the curve and movement of this staircase carry’s your eye across the stairwell.

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GRADATION: the blue gradient on the floor is meant to draw your eye across the room.

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FOCAL POINT: the large red piece above the bed and draws your eye. This can be considered the defining feature.

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