SPACE

The enclosed area of a room within its boundary is space. Space can be classified into positive and
negative space. Positive space includes masses within the space along with the proxemics contributing t
the negative space.

LINE

A sense of direction within the space is created by lines. Vertical lines depict height, horizontal lines are
intimate, diagonal lines direct movement and curved lines flow through the volume.

SHAPE

Juxtaposing lines forming structures create space. Two dimensional shapes are flat without depths and
three-dimensional shapes have volumes. Mathematics contribute to geometric shape, organic shapes
form naturally and nonrealistic shapes are abstract.

COLOUR

Psychological impact is created by colors. Balanced space is inclusive of the dominant color to be 60%,
secondary color to be 30%, and ascent color to be 10%

TEXTURE

The feel produced by touching; sensory or by seeing; visual or by nature; abstract is texture.

LIGHT

The sight of the atmospheric ambience is through light. Sources of light can be natural as well as
artificial. It is the tangible form of a surface.

PATTERN

Replica of any design produces a pattern. Elements brought together forming a visual texture is a
pattern.

BALANCE

RHYTHM

EMPHASIS

PROPORTION AND SCALE

HARMONY

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BALANCE

Objects placed within a room are in competence with each other forming a state of equity. When the
visual weight Is distributed equally, symmetric balance is achieved whereas its opposite for asymmetric
balance and when spread through circles, radial balance is achieved

RHYTHM

Visually appealing patterns created through motion of eyes across the space achieves rhythm. It can be
created through either repetition of same elements, or by alteration of elements relative to intervals, or
by progression of objects.

EMPHASIS

The focus created within the space as a center of attraction using any kind of design element through
contrast is emphasized.

PROPORTION AND SCALE

Scale is defined by the size of the elements and proportion is defined by the comparison of an element
in relation to the other. Golden ratio of 1:618 produces balance of elements making them in perfect
scale and proportion.

HARMONY

Identical elements together in a composition creates harmony within itself. Similarities within the
elements creates cohesion in the design. Harmony brings about visual aesthetics.

SPACE

LINE

SHAPE

COLOUR

TEXTURE

LIGHT

PATTERN
IMAGE 1

SPACE

 Positive space is created by the sofa, the center table, and the chairs along with the negative
space created between these elements.
 The empty corridor between the sitting area and the showcase area creates a negative space.
 The spaces withing the fireplace and the storage spaces on the shelves and beneath create
positive space whereas the doors at the extreme ends create a negative space for a visual
balance within the space.

LINE

 Vertical lines are seen through the wall with its openings and elements used within the storage
cupboard along the wall such as the long golden handles and the upright placement of the
books. The huge mirror on the fireplace and the TV unit farther away from the wall also add to
it. Vertical lines are also prominently seen on the back splat of the wooden chair.
 The arms of the chandelier are created by horizontal lines. The void in the fireplace, the
horizontal top of it and the drawers of the showcase breaks the verticality of the wall. The wide
sofa set placed create an overall horizontality within the space.
 The arched shapes shutters of the showcase and the diagonally placed tiles on the back wall of
the fireplace bring about an addition of lines to the area.

SHAPE

 Rectilinear shapes are prominently found in the space such as the jute baskets and the boxes on
the table along with some curved elements like flower vases and bowls. An abstract
paperweight adds an interest to the design elements.
 Organic shapes are found in the foliage of plants, the wooden logs in the fireplace, the open
book on the table and the scenic view on the photoframe.

COLOUR

 The color scheme follows 60:30:10 rule. White being the dominant color is seen on the walls and
the ceilings along with some elements of the furniture.
 Beige being the secondary color is used as hues and tints in flooring, sittings, center table and
some show pieces.
 Slate blue is used as an accent color in the TV unit furniture farther away in the second room
giving a striking contrast to the dominants.
TEXTURE

 Various textures are seen in the sofa throws, the rug, the jute table and baskets, the frame of
the mirror, the wooden logs and the different finishes on the masses of elements.

LIGHT

 Ample natural light is casted through the windows in the room which can be seen as a shadow
on the glass shutter of the showcase.
 Artificial lighting can be produced from the chandelier on the ceiling. A negligible source of light
can be from the scented candle on the table.

PATTERN

 Various patterns are seen on the pillows of the sofas. The back tiles of the fireplace are put
together in a patter.

BALANCE

 Symmetric balance is seen in the overall space from the showcase to the openings and also the
object placements.
 Asymmetric balance is seen among the plan life, the objects within the showcase and the center
table along with the wooden logs in the fireplace.

RHYTHM

 A rhythmic pattern is seen in the design of drawers of the showcase along with the repetition of
elements forming the chairs.
 The pattern on the flooring creates a visual rhythm to the overall space.

EMPHASIS

 The primary focus is towards the huge mirror on the fireplace along with a slight emphasis on
the tanned chairs on the floor and the broad chandelier on the top.

PROPORTION AND SCALE

HARMONY

 Orthogonal lines are prominent throughout the space seen in the furniture, flooring, frames and
the decorative objects.
 All colors, the hues and shades of beige are well balanced along with the contrast color in a
harmonious way.
 Use of jute and timer is seen in the table, the baskets and the fireplace and flooring.
IMAGE 2

SPACE

 Positive space is created by the dining table, the chairs, and the seatings in front along with the
negative space created surrounding the table.

LINE

 Vertical lines are seen through the window openings throughout the three walls. Vertical lines
are also seen on the legs of the table and chairs and even the hanging chandelier.
 The arm of the chandelier is created by horizontal lines. The dinning table top, the seatings and
the divisions on the glass walls breaks the verticality of the wall. The beams running through the
ceiling adds to an overall horizontality within the space.
 The horizontal curtain rail and the vertical curtains running through the wall are elements
creating an interest.

SHAPE

 Rectilinear shapes are prominently found in the space such as the table top, the sofa sitting and
the window divisions along with some curved elements like chair backrest, flower vases and
bowls. An abstract throw beneath the bowl adds an interest to the design elements.
 Organic shapes are found in the foliage of plants and the scenic view through the window.

COLOUR

 The color scheme follows 60:30:10 rule. Beige being the dominant color is seen on the ceiling,
the flooring, the chairs and the fruit basket in a similar color palette giving it a feel of one space.
 White being the secondary color is used on walls, curtain and seats of chair and seatings.
 Black is used as an accent color in the window frames and its partitions, the table top, the vase
and bowls, the chandelier and the curtain railing.

TEXTURE

 Wooden texture is seen on the ceiling and flooring giving it a balanced look. Also, the backrest
the chairs has a weaving timber texture. Subtle texture is seen on the sofa seatings.

LIGHT
  Ample natural light is casted through the windows in the room which can be seen on three
different walls with white walls reflecting the light making the room seem bigger.
 Artificial lighting can be produced from the bulbs of the chandelier on the ceiling.

PATTERN

 A pattern of wooden tiles is seen on the flooring and the ceiling. A symmetric pattern is seen in
the ceiling fixture.

BALANCE

 Symmetric balance is seen in the overall space from the placement of furniture to the windows
to the ceiling fixture.
 Asymmetric balance is seen among the plant life, the center objects on the table and the right
side table placement in the room and the scenic view outside the room.

RHYTHM

 A rhythmic pattern is seen in repetition of elements forming the chairs.

EMPHASIS

 The primary focus is towards the center table along with slightly greater emphasis on the
ornamental vases on the table and the broad chandelier on the top.

PROPORTION AND SCALE

 The room depicts an overall scale and proportion with the elements used within the space. The
ceiling fixture gives an overall proportion to the room. Even the number of seatings is in
proportion to the room size.
 These is a well-balanced scale and proportion seen in the objects on the table.

HARMONY

 Orthogonal lines are prominent throughout the space seen in the furniture, flooring, and
frames.
 All colors, the hues and shades of beige are well balanced along with the contrast color in a
harmonious way.
 Use of jute and timer is seen in the table, the baskets and the fireplace and flooring.
IMAGE 3

SPACE

 Positive space is created by the island, countertop, cabinets and the refrigerator along with the
negative space created between the island and the countertop.
 The empty space around the island creates a well-balanced negative space.

LINE

 Vertical lines are seen prominently through the long cabinets above the counter, the marble legs
of the island, the ceiling fixtures and the two windows. The door on the right and the
refrigerator also add verticals to the space.
 Lines from the tap, the chimney, the glass door on the right and the long chair legs add
verticality to the space along with small elements like handles of cabinets and the objects on the
shelves.
 The kitchen countertop and the island top break the vertical nature of the room. The shelves on
top of the counter and the flooring pattern showcase horizontal lines.

SHAPE

 Rectilinear shapes are prominently found in the space such as the cabinets and its detailing.
Majority of the elements are rectilinear in nature except the abstract lamps on the left side of
the counter which adds an interest to the design elements.
 Organic shapes are found in the foliage of plants and the scenic view from the windows.

COLOUR

 The color scheme follows 60:30:10 rule. White being the dominant color is seen on the walls and
the ceilings along with some elements of the furniture and the back tiles of the counter.
 Olive being the secondary color is used in furniture details of the cabinets, the storage under the
island and the shelves.
 Brown color palette is used as an accent color in the flooring and the seats of the chairs. A black
color accent is also seen in the light fixtures, chair legs, frame of openings and refrigerator.

TEXTURE
  Various textures are seen on the glass containers of ceiling fixture, the back tiles of countertop
and in some decorative elements as well.

LIGHT

 Ample natural light is casted through the windows in the room through the glass door and the
two windows.
 Artificial lighting can be produced from the chandelier on the ceiling and the two wall fixtures on
the shelves and the ceiling lights. A negligible source of light can be from the scented candle on
the counter.

PATTERN

 A subtle abstract pattern is seen on the island countertop and the back tiles of the kitchen
counter. The wooden tile on the flooring also follows a rhythmic pattern.

BALANCE

 Symmetric balance is seen in the overall space from the placement of cabinets, shelves,
chimney, windows, fixtures, ceiling lights, chairs and even the empty space around.
 Asymmetric balance is seen among the plan life and the objects within the shelves.

RHYTHM

 A rhythmic pattern is seen in the design elements of drawers and cabinets along with a visual
rhythm of the flooring to the overall space.

EMPHASIS

 The primary focus is towards the ceiling fixtures with a subtle emphasis on the black chimney
behind.

PROPORTION AND SCALE

 The room depicts an overall scale and proportion with the elements used within the space. Even
the number of seatings is in proportion to the island kitchen.
 These is a well-balanced scale and proportion seen in the objects inside the showcase. The
chandelier also adds to the same.

HARMONY
 Orthogonal lines are prominent throughout the space seen in the furniture, flooring, frames and
the decorative objects.
 All colors, the hues and shades of the room are well balanced along with the contrast color in a
harmonious way.