Vertical — The vertical lines make the room seen longer/taller and lift the eyes upwards.
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Horizontal — The horizontal lines make the room appear wider while also guiding the eye across the room in a horizontal direction.
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Curved line — Curved lines suggest movement and make the space more interesting to look at.
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Diagonal lines — Like curved, horizontal, and vertical lines, diagonal lines bring a sense of movement to the space and can bring a space to life while directing the eye in different directions.
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Form — In this rooms, form is presented in the statue decorations and the paintings on the wall. Both present ways of creating depth and creativity using shapes that are almost an illusion to the eye.
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Texture — The bricks in this kitchen represent texture, they give the eye interest and draw attention to that area.
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Light — Light makes the space brighter and gives it life. In this specific picture, the windows bring a lot of light to the space and creates a more nature and lively feel.
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Pattern — The bricks, light fixtures, and chairs all go together to create a pattern. The pattern offers interest and visual appeal to the room.
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Scale — The use of scale in this room provides a neat, clean, environment to the space.
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Proportion — In this room, the layout of everything is clean and organized. That is due to the use of perfect proportions. The way the windows line up with the beds and the symmetry of the beds as well creates a great sense of proportion.
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Symmetry — In this bathroom, the sinks, mirrors, and drawers both mirror each other, each side is equal, this is called symmetry. It creates a clean, even, and relaxing feel to the room.
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Asymmetrical balance — Similar to symmetry, this room may not be mirrored but it is balanced. The two chairs balance out the couch and the bookshelf on the right balances out the lamp and desk on the other. It creates a sense of calmness, and organization.
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Radical balance — The use of the navy wall and pillows shows radical balance and it also uses asymmetry to do that. The couches and chairs circle around the center table and the fan, closing in the space and making it feel comfy and welcoming.
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Repetitive — In this room, the color teal/turquoise is repeated across the space. By doing this, it achieves a sense of rhythm and cohesiveness.
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Transition — Transition is really demonstrated in this room by the stairs leading down straits into the cozy basement living room. By making the stairs against the wall, people’s eyes get drawn down and follow the shape of the room, making it more interesting to look at.
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Gradation — Gradation is presented in this room by the paintings on the wall. They start off small and as they progress further downwards, they become larger. By doing this, it creates a pathway for the eyes to follow.
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Points of emphasis — The point of emphasis in this room is the color red. By placing the color in certain areas, in can draw the eye from one desired area to the next.
Vertical — The vertical lines make the room seen longer/taller and lift the eyes upwards.
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