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1.LINES: lines create visual guidance and help create definition. They are divided into 4 categories:

IMPORTANCE IMPORTANCE
• Make a room appear • Makes space look tall-
wider or longer. er and high
• For calm and old age • Used for focus and
people all the design distinction
may include straight
horizontal line.

Horizntal line Vertical line

IMPORTANCE IMPORTANCE
• Makes space interest- • Adds fun and drama
ing to the room
• It is not used for place • visually stimulating
where we want to do and attention grabbing
relax as it gives motion
to the eyes.

Diagonl Line Curved Line

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2.PATTERNS: It is the intentional repetition of forms, lines, or other design elements. it is generally used in rugs, floor,
fabrics and in accessories. The different types of patterns are:

IMPORTANCE
• It brings energy, interest and contrast in the
design.
• Creates focal point
• Draws peoples attention
• Makes space visually interesting
Rules:
• Different sizes of patterns should be used
• Harmonious colors should be used
• less is more : 2-4 patterns should be used
• contrasting effect should be created
Chevron pattern: Trendy and Mosaic pattern
contemporary pattern

Stripes pattern: Makes small room Nautica pattern

Ethnic patterns
look larger
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3.FORM: It provides basic outline of 3 dimensional object or thing in space. The three types of form are:

Geometric shapes Non- Geometric shapes Organic shapes

• It provides clarity and • It provides clarity and • It adds movement and
organization. organization. softness

IMPORTANCE OF FORM:
• It creates sense of balance and harmony within the space.
• circular shapes: feeling of warmth, security and safety
• angular shapes: evoke feeling of power, strength and stability
• Curved shape: feeling of relaxation and calm
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4.COLOR: Colour is one of the most fundamental and influential aspects of interior design. Colour can provide the focus
of the decorative scheme, or it can be used purely as a backdrop.

PRIMARY COLORS: SECONDARY COLORS: Orange, green TERTIARY COLORS: Mix of

Yellow: represents joy, violet primary and secondary colors
intellect, and energy Orange: increase mood, creativity, • Evokes sense of warmth, com-
Red: Symbolizes danger feeling of independence fort and elegance
Blue: Calming color. Green: Symbolises luck, safety. freshness,

PASTEL COLORS: Light tones of

primary and secondary colors
• creates calming. soothing and peace-
ful vibes
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5.TEXTURE: Texture is nothing but a feel created by looking at an object or by touching it. In interior design, Texture is
generally divided as

Actual texture Visual texture:

• An actual texture is something you can feel with your • It is the illusion of physical texture experienced with our
hand to be rough, bumpy, sharp or smooth. eyes.
• In the given figure we can feel the smooth texture when • It creates an appearance of having physical texture but
we touch it. does not generally have the same influence to the touch.
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6.LIGHT: It is essential for the users to perform their activities with comfort.It is of two types; Natural light and artificial light.

NATURAL LIGHT:
It can be allowed through windows and
skylights.
• makes space bigger
• creates mood, enhances materials, and

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Different types of lamps like in-
candescent, flouroscent lamps.
accent lights, are used.
5.TEXTURE: Texture is nothing but a feel created by looking at an object or by touching it. In interior design, Texture is
generally divided as

Actual texture Visual texture:

• An actual texture is something you can feel with your • It is the illusion of physical texture experienced with our
hand to be rough, bumpy, sharp or smooth. eyes.
• In the given figure we can feel the smooth texture when • It creates an appearance of having physical texture but
we touch it. does not generally have the same influence to the touch.
6.LIGHT: It is essential for the users to perform their activities with comfort.It is of two types; Natural light and artificial light.

NATURAL LIGHT:
It can be allowed through windows and
skylights.
• makes space bigger
• creates mood, enhances materials, and

ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Different types of lamps like in-
candescent, flouroscent lamps.
accent lights, are used.