Principles of Design

Now for the continuing topic of design and how you produce your wonderful works!

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN

Balance

Source:  Elle Decor Lookbook - Notes: A room by 2010 A-List designer Bunny Williams. 

This electic office is all about balance - symmetrical balance exactly.  This is a wonderful surprise as you review the numerous, unique objects who form a unified composition split in tow by the center of the desk and stool.  The columns stand tall and frame the overall symmetry of the space. 

Emphasis and Dominance

Source:  Elle Decor Lookbook: La Mamounia's Baldaquin suite.

The exquisite, inlayed doorway and theatrical archway perfectly frame the sleeping area emphasizing its more simple textiles but still looking luxurious.  The dramatic set of curtains and its oversized valance also provide focus or emphasis on the sleeping area.

Repetition and Rhythm

Source:  Elle Decor LookBook:  Steve Gambrel - hallway decoration

The repetition of photo frames down the hallway give the hall a interesting, gallery  feel.  The red frames with black and white photography provide a unified display and the art lights also lend to the art gallery look.

Movement

Source:  Elle Decor LookBook; Yas Viceroy, United Arab Emerites

The rolling metal roof gives  you the feel of ocean waves or water movement or even a rollercoaster!  The race track's oval shape and stripes also gives you a feel of speed and movement about to happen.

Proportion and Scale

Source: Elle Décor Look Book;  Mamilla Hotel, Israel

This dramatic over-sized staircase provides a grand entrance into the hotel. The simplicity surrounding it allows it to "shine" and it's dark color separates it from its surroundings.  Very elegant and very impressive!

Variety

Source: Garden Room Design

A mix of fabrications and elements give this garden room a warm and inviting feel. Wood, stone, glass, steel, wicker, fabric and plants all work together providing a in-door respite surrounded by nature. 

Unity and Harmony

Source:  www.tinaturk; St. Regis, Princeville

I always gravitate to Tina Turk fabrics.  The green-blue colors, textures and block prints of these fabrics in her outdoor room work perfectly together and as well as the Hawaiian water and sand.  The layout and canopy are a perfect frame for the natural beauty surrounding this out door room. Nothing but ease with luxury here!

AND... of course there is nothing like natural unity to end our discussion today!

Source:  www.hgtv; indigo park photos

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