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ELEMENTS OF DESIGN IN

INTERIOR
Elements of design in interior: line: types,
characteristics and importance. Form: size and Shape,
characteristics. Colour: Source, qualities, Application
of colour in Interiors. Texture: types and significance
in interiors.
Principles of design in Interiors: Harmony:
Definition, Effects and application in interiors.
Balance: Definition, type and application. Proportion:
Definition, importance and scale relationship. Rhythm:
Definition, ways of achieving in interiors. Emphasis:
Definition and application.
LINE

 Lines give birth to forms and shapes


 Lines are broadly categorized into three types –
 Horizontal
 Vertical and
 Dynamic.
 Horizontal lines adorn structures likes tables, chairs and
beds. It add a safe and secure feeling to the space
 Vertical lines can be found on windows, doorways and
almirahs. It emote free and expansive nature.
 Dynamic or angular lines, which are action oriented add
drama and can be seen on structures like stairs.
CHARACTERISTICS OF LINE
Ways designers employ lines in a composition
To make a shape, contour, define a boundary
 Create variety by using angular, broken, bent, thick or
thin lines
 Create rhythm with curved or straight lines, varied in
length
 Passive lines created between the division of one
color from another or mass from space
 In perspective to create the illusion of depth
 Organized to express movement or motion
 Create focus through direction
FORMS
Forms mean shapes in general, an outline of any three
dimensional object in the space.
Forms can be created by combining two or more
shapes and can be accentuated with the help of other
elements like texture, patterns and colors.
Form is a three-dimensional area enclosed by a surface
a. Hollow forms have volume
 b. Solid forms have mass
TYPES OF FORMS
There are two types of forms – Geometric (man-made)
and Natural (organic).
Also forms are categorized as open and closed; open
forms are those that can be looked into and closed
forms are those that are enclosed by a closed surface.
A solid understanding of the above mentioned
elements i.e. space and line is required to achieve a
good form.
COLOR
 Colors establish an aesthetic connection between objects and
set the mood. Colors must be chosen based on the
psychology and the mindset of the dweller.
 For example, red is an excellent choice for dining room as it
encourages appetite
 Green for bedroom as it is the color of tranquility and health.
 Each color has three distinct characteristics namely Hue,
Value and Intensity, and an interior designer must be well
aware of these characteristics to perform various
permutations and combinations.
 Colors are broadly classified into Primary and Secondary
colors and also sub-categorized into Tertiary,
Complementary, Analogous and Monochromatic colors.
APPLICATION OF COLOUR IN
INTERIORS
RED:
- Ceiling: Intruding, disturbing, heavy
- Walls: Aggressive, advancing
- Floor: Conscious, alert, pompous
Red can also give energizing effect and is used in case
of trendy fast-food joints, pubs etc.
However, over use of red can add complexity to space
and hence should be carefully used.
 YELLOW:
- Ceiling: Luminous
 Walls: Exiting to irritating
- Floor: Elevating, diverting
 Because of high visibility, yellow is used for safety
indcators.
 It can give fresh feeling when used appropriately. A good
colour for kitchen or part of children's room
 Yellow when used in home interiors can create a cheerful
atmosphere, give a sleek look and can improve ones mood.
 Application of yellow as the dominant or key colour can
often unify and strengthen the over all interior space but if
went wrong can seem redundant and hot
 PINK:
- Ceiling: Delicate.
- Walls: Intimate, sweet, feminine.
- Floor: Too delicate, unfamiliar for the location.
Pink is usually used for childrens room and a correct
tone can also bring soothing effect.
 GREEN:
- Ceiling: Protective, disturbing if too bright or dark.
- Walls: Cool and calm if mild, can be irritating if dark.
- Floor: Soft, relaxing if softer tones are used.
 Green works well as natural colour for leaf etc.
 Green paint is not as comfort, if dark.
TEXTURE
Texture appeals to the sense of touch, sight and
hearing and thus the function of texture in an overall
design is key. Since all surfaces have a texture ranging
from smooth to rough, texture is both an integral part
of any design and can not be left out or not considered.
There are three dimensions of texture Tactile quality of
surface Tactile quality of manipulated three-
dimensional substance visual quality of surface and
substance
DETERMINATION OF
TEXTURE
Metal
Stone
Concrete
Masonry
Glass
Plastics
Wood

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