There are three elements of design shown here. An illusion of space- Space extended outwards. To make this space appear larger, there is a ceiling to floor window which drags the eye past the room . Texture- There is texture in the carpet. Texture adds dimension to a room. And finally , Lines- Lines are apart of the ceiling and the walls. Horizontal lines are used to make a room appear wider while vertical lines are used to make a room feel taller .
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Both horizontal and vertical lines are shown here. The vertical lines are dominant along the back wall while the horizontal lines are used as an accent.
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Positive and Negative space is shown here. Positive space refers to the main focus of a design, while negative space refers to the background.
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This hallway is FULL of texture. There is texture in the walls and in the light fixtures. Texture adds dimension to a room.
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Heavy apparent weight is used here. Heavy apparent weight makes the room feel fuller and “heavier” due to the dark colors and heavy patterns.
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Light apparent weight is also shown here. Light apparent weight is furniture that appears lighter in weight due to its colors, textures, and patterns.
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This picture shows curved lines. Curved lines provide relief, softness and balance.
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This room uses zigzag lines in the chevron pattern. Zigzag lines are bold and eyecatching and can overwhelm a room if being used too much.
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This room uses diagonal lines in the window. Diagonal lines can bring life to a space, direct the eye upwards or downwards, and add volume to a space, making it feel larger than it is.
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This room has vertical lines in the wallpaper. Vertical lines appear to make the room feel longer.
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This room has horizontal lines in the ceiling to floor windows and also in the ceiling. Horizontal lines make the room feel wider.
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Room divided is used here by the different floor patterns, separating the two areas. Room divided makes a larger space feel smaller by separating the space into multiple areas.
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This room uses Space extended outward by using ceiling to floor windows to create an illusion to drag the eye further than the room.
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This large room was made to look smaller by the heavy apparent weight . The set up of furniture was close together, making the room feel more comfortable and full rather than empty and separated.
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This space is made to look larger by the vaulted ceiling and the light apparent weight used in the furniture. This room also feels larger than it is because of the small use of furniture.
There are three elements of design shown here. An illusion of space- Space extended outwards. To make this space appear larger, there is a ceiling to floor window which drags the eye past the room . Texture- There is texture in the carpet. Texture adds dimension to a room. And finally , Lines- Lines are apart of the ceiling and the walls. Horizontal lines are used to make a room appear wider while vertical lines are used to make a room feel taller .
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