FCS Interior Design - Principles & Elements 2122

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SPACE

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The area a designer has to work with. Two types: positive & negative

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LINE

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It signifies movement and guides the eye through a room

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TEXTURE

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The surface quality of a material. How materials feel to the touch

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SHAPE

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A 2-D area confined by an actual line

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FORM

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Any 3-D object in the space

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PATTERN

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Design repeated over and over to create visual appeal within a room

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COLOR

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Evokes a desired mood. Can be neutral. Neutrals include black, gray, white and brown

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BALANCE

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Distributing the visual weight of objects within a space to achieve a feeling of equilibrium

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EMPHASIS

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The process of creating focus within a designated space

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RHYTHM

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Creates visual interest throughout your space by repeating and contrasting visual patterns