Sarah Monahan

Relative size of an object compared to another (2 objects)

The small seat is in scale with the small side table

Ratio of one part of an object compared to another (1 object)

The small legs compared to the long wide back of the chair.

There are three types of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial

Formal type of balance. Identical on both sides. Easiest type of balance.

Exact same objects are placed on both sides.

Informal balance. Different objects of equal visual weight on either side. More difficult to get.

Different yet equal visual weight on the top and bottom

Achieved by placing objects around a center point.

Placing furniture around the fireplace

The center of attention in a design. Feature constantly draws your attention.

The fireplace draws your attention from top to bottom

Five types of rhythm: repitition, gradation, radiation, opposition, and transtion

Duplicating shapes, colors, pattern, line, and/or texture

The repeated circular shape

Gradual change in size or color

The gradual change in color of the stairs.

Identical objects coming from a centeral axis.

Similar objects placed from and around the window

Created by lines meeting at right angles.

The right angles from the cabinets, The island, and even the table around the island

Created by curved lines that carry your eye across a straight surface.

The arches in the ceiling draw your eyes from the straight beams they are connected to

Variety and unity. Objects look like they belong together.

Interest and unique. Helps to increase design beauty.

They're different types of plants but they make the landscape look more unique.

Everything in a piece of work belongs there, and makes a whole piece.

They're all within coffee designs, so they look like they're meant to be together.