Interior Design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, and product design in addition to traditional decoration.
An interior designer is a person who is considered a professional in the field of interior design or one who designs interiors as part of their job. Interior design is a creative practice that analyzes programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents. In some jurisdictions, interior designers must be licensed to practice.
Now that you have an idea about interior design, we can move forward and learn something really useful, the principles of interior design. Let’s begin !
In a short sentence for those who just scan this article balance can be described as the equal distribution of visual weight in a room.There are three styles of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.Symmetrical balance is usually found in traditional interiors. Symmetrical balance is characterized by the same objects repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis, for example you might remember old rooms where on each side of a room is an exact mirror of the other. This symmetry also reflects the human form, so we are innately comfortable in a balanced setting.Asymmetrical balance is more appropriate in design in these days. Balance is achieved with some dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or eye attraction. Asymmetrical balance is more casual and less contrived in feeling, but more difficult to achieve. Asymmetry suggests movement, and leads to more lively interiors.Radial symmetry is when all the elements of a design are arrayed around a center point. A spiral staircase is also an excellent example of radial balance. Though not often employed in interiors, it can provide an interesting counterpoint if used appropriately.
Interior design’s biggest enemy is boredom. A well-designed room always has, depending on the size of it, one or more focal points. A focal point must be dominant to draw attention and interesting enough to encourage the viewer to look further. A focal point thus must have a lasting impression but must also be an integral part of the decoration linked through scale, style, color or theme. A fireplace or a flat tv is the first example that most people think of when we talk about a room focal point.
If you don’t have a natural focal point in your space, such as a fireplace for example, you can create one by highlighting a particular piece of furniture, artwork, or by simply painting a contrasting color in one area. Try to maintain balance, though, so that the focal point doesn't hog all of the attention.
If we would speak about music we would describe rhythm as the beat of pulse of the music. In interior design, rhythm is all about visual pattern repetition. Rhythm is defined as continuity,recurrence or organized movement. To achieve these themes in a design, you need to think about repetition, progression, transition and contrast. Using these mechanisms will impart a sense of movement to your space, leading the eye from one design element to another.
Repetition is the use of the same element more than once throughout a space. You can repeat a pattern, color, texture, line, or any other element, or even more than one element.Progression is taking an element and increasing or decreasing one or more of its qualities. The most obvious implementation of this would be a gradation by size. A cluster of candles of varying sizes on a simple tray creates interest because of the natural progression shown. You can also achieve progression via color, such as in a monochromatic color scheme where each element is a slightly different shade of the same hue.Transition is a little harder to define. Unlike repetition or progression, transition tends to be a smoother flow, where the eye naturally glides from one area to another. The most common transition is the use of a curved line to gently lead the eye, such as an arched doorway or winding path.Finally, contrast is fairly straightforward. Putting two elements in opposition to one another, such as black and white pillows on a sofa, is the hallmark of this design principle. Opposition can also be implied by contrasts in form, such as circles and squares used together. Contrast can be quite jarring, and is generally used to enliven a space. Be careful not to undo any hard work you've done using the other mechanisms by introducing too much contrast!
Another important element of interior design where it is necessary to take infinite pains is details. Everything from the trimming on the lamp shade, the color of the piping on the scatter cushion, to the light switches and cupboard handles need attention. Unlike color people find details boring. As a result it gets neglected and skimmed over or generally left out. As color expresses the whole spirit and life of a scheme; details are just as an important underpinning of interior design. Details should not be obvious but they should be right, enhancing the overall feel of a room.
...................................................................................................................................................Scale and Proportion – These two design principles go hand in hand, since both relate to size and shape. Proportion has to do with the ratio of one design element to another, or one element to the whole. Scale concerns itself with the size of one object compared to another.Color – Colors have a definite impact on the atmosphere that you want to create when doing interior design.
examples of proper way to HANG PAINTINGS ON THE WALL
Modern living room with two amazing abstract paintings
If you have already tired of the interior of your home or apartment, it is time to bring variety to your place. If it is the case the article is just for you. Of course, you can repaint the walls, replace the wallpaper and other stuff like that or you can do something much easier. You can put some new decoration in your interior that basically will change the atmosphere in your living space. One of these decorations is the paintings but not the painting itself but the proper way to hang it on the wall. Not everyone knows how to hang paintings on the wall in the interior of home.
You can choose antique pieces and masterpieces of auctions and exhibitions or to order paintings from not so known but talented artists. It is also possible to order a painting painted from a picture of your favorite place or person. Before you choose a painting keep in mind the most important – it will always be in front of you from now on. You have to decide in advance in which room you will place the painting. If you can not decide which is the best option for you contact a professional designer. We are also ready to help.
Abstract painting in white collored living room with modern design and furniture
You have already possessed the paintings you want to hang on the walls in your home. This is just the beginning, because all of your efforts to diversify the interior can go in vain if you do not hang properly the paintings on the walls. This article will give you a few recommendations in order to enjoy your choice of paintings in all their glory.
The first and most important rule – do not put your paintings too high. The optimum height for hanging a painting on the wall is approximately five feet in order the middle of the painting to be at the height of the eyes. However the height for hanging paintings in the living room is subordinate to different rule. The painting should be hanging in such a way that anyone who is sitting in the living room to be able to look at the painting without stand up. In order not to make a mistake you can use a small trick: place the painting on the wall a little lower than the selected level.
If you decide to make a small exhibition at home and to hang on the wall a couple of paintings it is crucial how to group them. You should not hang the paintings on all walls of the room because the harmony of the composition will be radically compromised. If the paintings are one size then the correct way to position them is horizontally next to each other at the same distance. When the paintings are different sizes, then you should place them one above the other but the order should not be in decrease or increase in size. It is better the paintings in different sizes to be mixed.
Proper way to position the paintings is to hang them along the sofa, table or cabinet but not very high. It is good to hang horizontally paintings to high furniture. In that way you will highlight the spectacular surroundings of the room and you will create the perfect view. It is important the paintings to be combined by style whether your choice is an abstraction or realism.
Luxury white living room with abstract painting and modern furniture
There is another way to group the paintings, which is really impressive if the interior is suitable for it. In this method, hang in the center of a wall large painting and a few not so large around it; like planets that revolve around the sun. Another option is the one sized small paintings to be ordered in a row and the larger painting to be hang at approximately 30 cm from them left or right.
If you have bought two paintings one of which is smaller then you need to put the larger one higher to be able to look comfortably the smaller one.
To make the paintings more impressive it is necessary to illuminate them. There is no need to install a separate light source near each painting; it is enough to ensure good indoor lighting where the paintings are hung. If you decide to illuminate the paintings, it is important to know that the lights should be positioned in a way that does not allow creating glare or shadows. In order not to wear out the colors of the painting and at the same time the painting to be well illuminated it is recommendable to use low-voltage halogen lamps.
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Living area interior with amazing painting near the corridor
Large abstract painting in bedroom with an artistic decor and modern furniture
Graphics in modern kitchen in purple color
Modern dining room with black luxury furniture and red abstract painting
Modern and luxury bedroom with large abstract painting above the bed
