Basic Principles for Designing Home Interiors

There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to designing interiors, but it’s important to have a good understanding of the basic elements of good interior design. Take it from your trusted home renovator, DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Schaumburg, and remember these underlying principles when planning your vision for your home.

The Principles

Balance

Balance refers to the equal distribution of visual weight in a given space. It can be achieved through any of these three styles:

Symmetrical balance is typically found in traditional interiors. It uses the same objects in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis.
Asymmetrical balance is generally more appropriate for modern designs. It makes use of objects that are dissimilar but have equal visual weight.
Radial symmetry, where all elements are arranged around a center point. A good example of this is a spiral staircase.

Harmony

Harmony is achieved when all elements of design tie together and create a unified look. It suggests a sense of restfulness. One way of creating harmony in your interior design is by using a single color across forms that vary in size, shape and texture.

Rhythm

Rhythm is the repetition of a visual pattern or the continuity, recurrence or organized movement of a design element. Your home remodeler can achieve rhythm through repetition, progression, transition or contrast.

Repetition – using the same element more than once throughout the room
Progression – focusing on one element and then increasing or decreasing one or more of its qualities (for example, a gradation by color)
Transition – using elements to create a smoother flow that allows the eye to naturally glide from area to another
Contrast – making use of two opposing elements (for example, putting black and white pillows on a couch or sofa)

Emphasis

Not everything in a room should be given equal importance. Otherwise, your interior design would seem dull. Choose one point of interest for a particular space. It could be a fireplace or a window with a panoramic view. The goal is to enhance the room’s focal point, which can be done by arranging furniture around it or adding other design elements to emphasize it.

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