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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...