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Elements of interior design part 2

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This week we talked about the result of the elements of design that include light, color, texture and patterns. Light is a big factor when it comes to interior design because it c a change the way things look and without it we wouldn't be able to tell the difference between things. Light can affect the mood of a space. The different kinds of lighting includes ambient, mood, task, and accent lighting. Ambient lighting is lights that help to give the space something more. Mood lighting is where there is a kind of light that can affect the tone/mood of the space. This kind of lighting is often used in many restaurants and business buildings as well. Task lighting is placed where people would complete tasks that help reduce eye strain. The final kind of light is accent lighting. This kind of lighting is used to shine a light on something specific. This kind of lighting is often used to shine a light on art work, photos and many more places.  accent light ambient light  task lighti...
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The elements of interior design

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During class this week, we talked about the different elements that are within interior design. Those elements that we talked about line, point, plane, space/volume and form. A Point/focal point is what is the foundation of any design. It may not always mean it’s the center of a room, but it is what is first seen/ noticed based on how a space is arranged. This could be things such as a feature wall, kitchen back splashes, paintings, mirrors, fireplaces or even light fixtures.    After talking about points/focal points, we talked about lines. Those lines included horizontal, vertical, diagonal, and even curved lines. Horizontal lines are to represent calm places and make the smaller spaces feel larger. Vertical lines when used are to help make smaller space larger and are more elegant than horizontal lines. Diagonal lines are used to help create movement. The eyes follow the lines and help keep movement within a space. Curved lines are done for aesthetic, comfort, versatile, an...
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