PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

SYMMETRICAL BALANCE

• The design is the same on both sides
• Same staircase design, lamps, & patterns
• If cut in half, it's the same on both sides
• It gives a sense of formality and equality

ASYMMETRICAL BALANCE

• Same amount of weight on both sides
• Weight is even throughout the room
• Uses different pieces so it's not continuously the same
• Gives more casual & inviting sense to the viewer

RADIATION

• The center is the flowers
• Everything flows around
• It's design is like a sun, it radiates outward
• Making the flower the focal point

REPETITION

• The color white is repeated throughout this photo
• Between the white there is spaces of blue every time
• Stable and organized balance throughout photo

GRADATION

• The color shows progression in the bowl
• It starts with red & goes from Orange to yellow
• They blend together perfectly
• Color is easy on eye because of its transition

TRANSITION

• Curved lines on the mirror, headboard, and chair
• Allows eye to easily travel the room
• Easier way to observe the room
• Continuity of motion in throughout the room

EMPHASIS

• The flowers are the focal points
• The purple color catches the eye first
• The purple leads your eyes to the vase and fountain

PROPORTION

• The water bottle is bigger than the man
• Very unrealistic
• The man should be a lot bigger than the water bottle

SCALE

• The rooms strongest feature is frames
• The frames ratio is 3:2
• Displays the laws of proportion accurately
• Surround couch & table to make it the focal points

HARMONY

• Incorporates many principles & elements
• Different textures are evident throughout
• Room has proportional sized furniture
• Gives a comfortable sense to the viewers