Elements And Principles Of Design

FOCAL POINT OR POINTS OF EMPHASIS: the circular art piece on the wall shows a focal point of emphasis because it is the hero/jewel of the room, the place to which your eye is immediately drawn.

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GRADATION: the books on the shelf’s show gradation because they are a type of rhythm that draws your eye in a certain direction by utilizing color from light to dark.

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TRANSITION: these arched mirrors show transition because they transition your eye from one area of a room to another area in the room.

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REPETITION: the lamps and curved pillars down the hallway show repetition because they are objects that draw your eye in a certain direction in a room, same objects over and over again.

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RADICAL BALANCE: the circular table and circular couch and bench and the circular lamp above it all show radial balance because it’s a circular configuration which balances and creates cohesion in a room.

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SYMMETRICAL BALANCE: the mirrors and countertops on each side of the tall cabinet show symmetrical balance because they are identical objects on each side of an imaginary line are identical.

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ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE: the chairs and couch on each side of the table show asymmetrical balance because the objects on each side of an imaginary line are different yet they balance.

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PROPORTION: the table and chairs show proportion because the chairs are proportionate to the table making them functional.

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SCALE: this shows scale because of how big the shower is.

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PATTERN: the pattern on the floor and the pattern on the cushion creates visual interest in a space.

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LIGHT: the lights hanging by the wood panels and the lights on the ceiling represent ambient lighting and the lighting above the table and counter represents accent lighting.

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TEXTURE: the rug adds visual interest to a space and it may absorb sound.

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FORM (2D OR 3D): the bed represents form 3D because it is a shape which adds visual interest to a space and may make the space memorable.

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CURVED LINE: these stairs represent a curved line because it adds a sense of softness to a space.

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DIAGONAL LINE: the pillars on the ceiling represent a diagonal line because it creates movement in a space.

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HORIZONTAL LINE: the horizontal window creates the illusion of width in a space.

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VERTICAL LINE: the floor to ceiling windows and the floor to ceiling fire place creates the illusion of height in a space

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