ANNA's Ideas

The verticle shiplap along the walls and ceiling create an effect of height in an already tall space to make it even taller-looking.

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The horizontal carpet creates an elongating effect on the room, in order to make it appear lengthened.

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The curved beams soften up the space that could have appeared sharp due to the sharp ceiling.

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The diagonal floating staircase creates movement, drawing your eyes up to the loft of the room. It serves to make the room flow together as one.

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The bright red flowers pop in the darker space. They are used as a centerpiece to add vibrance to an otherwise dark room.

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The texture along the fireplace draws attention to it making it more interesting and appealing. The texture adds a 3D look to make the dark color more unique.

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The light fixture in this photo uses the pattern on the outside to illuminate the room in a unique way, as you can see on the ceiling. The lighting is more dum and yellow creating a calm, yet intriguing atmosphere.

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The patterned backsplash makes the kitchen space more detailed. Because the cabinets and countertops are so neutral, the patterned tile adds a more exciting feature and personality.

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The mirror is perfectly proportional to the wall and counter because of its size. The mirror being a proper scale makes the space more visually appealing.

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The chairs are proportional to the island because they aren’t too high/short or big/small. This makes the space appear comfortable and easier to look at.

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Symmetrical balance is shown on the countertop and mirror, as they are identical on either side of center bar. This serves to create a more modern, formal look.

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Asymmetrical balance is shown between the chair and the couch because they aren’t the same. This makes the room more interesting and creates an informal look.

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Radial balance is shown in this picture, as the red chairs protrude from the center circular table. This creates a balance within the room, making it more visually appealing and functional for traffic.

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Repetition of the arches, rugs, and light fixtures draw your attention to the end of the hallway. This repetition serves to elongate the room, drawing your eyes in the farthest direction.

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Transition is displayed in this space. Yellow is tied into each space seamlessly, with yellow pots in the kitchen, yellow chairs in the dining, and yellow pillows in the living area. This seamlessly transitions each space into the other through color.

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There is gradation stretching from the top to the bottom of the fireplace. The light at the top grabs your attention, and you naturally look downward as the light gets darker.

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The focal point of this room is the horse painting because the blue contrasts against the plain white wall. This gives the room more personality, as it pops against the more subtle features.

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