Balance

Principles of Design: Balance

      I was asked to design a wall that could be asymmetrical or symmetrical. The process included the addition of pictures, lighting, and end tables to the design. 

Symmetrical: Formal Balance, one side of the room is the mirror image of the other, it's also the easiest balance to create. 

Asymmetrical: Informal Balance, visual weights are equal, elements are different in size, form, color, pattern, and spacing. Asymmetrical has a more lasting appeal.

Gatsby

Gatsby by sparklekid10 featuring music wall art

Gatsby

     This week I was asked to design two spaces for a client who is inspired by Gatsby. I used Polyvore to create these designs. Here's the link: http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/home The first space I decided to incorporate colors which were in the Buchanan's house. https://us.farrow-ball.com/the-great-gatsby/content/fcp-content

The light pink and earth tone colors inspired me to fill a space with all of those. In Jack Clayton's 1974 film the houses appear to be virtually monotone- perfect white palaces with the paneled walls and woodwork in the same color to create maximum connection with the exterior. Strong White or Skimming Stone would be best used to create this beautiful serene feel. Accent the scheme with blue off-whites like Cabbage White or Pavilion Blue. This style is clean, simple and very easy to live with. https://us.farrow-ball.com/the-great-gatsby/content/fcp-content

      I included the tan pillow because of the rich materials it's made of. The early Hollywood influence on the '20s is evident in the popularity of shiny, luxe fabrics like silks and satins. http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/styling-secrets/get-the-look-great-gatsby-style/a/50734/3

Above is a link to the information included about the silk bedding. In the template that I designed, I included a soft pink, mirrored piece of furniture. Reflective furniture was all the rage in the '20s, and it wasn't rare to see mirrored tables and chests in the homes of high society like Jay Gatsby. http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/styling-secrets/get-the-look-great-gatsby-style/a/50734/2

I incorporated the dancing poster in my first Polyvore because it added the time period to the room. The furniture also includes a lot of geometric shapes which were included in "The Great Gatsby" movie. The white marble fireplace represents the accent of money or having lots of money. In the 1920's. America was experiencing a lot of economic growth whether legal (new technologies and stock market investments) or illegal (prohibition or the booze trade) so there was a huge increase in the "newly rich" crowd. http://www.hollestewartdesign.com/add-sparkle-and-glamour-to-your-home-interiors/

     The second Polyvore I created for my client is pictured above. I added the glittering Gatsby colors which include blue, yellow, and grey. Baz Luhrmann's 2013 release highlights the more geometric and angular elements of 1920's decoration which included the use of chrome, mirrors and glass-summing up the age of the silver screen. There's a black mirror above to add that effect.

https://us.farrow-ball.com/the-great-gatsby/content/fcp-content#sthash.hconnKbA.dpuf

     Bold colors were used in some homes, especially in halls, and virtually always in combination with black. Green was the most used color, but should be bright and full of life. The black side table above is a lacquered piece of furniture. High gloss furniture has been an evoking sense of decor glamour and drama. I introduced this piece to give the space an opulent touch. http://www.styleathome.com/decorating-and-design/styling-secrets/get-the-look-great-gatsby-style/a/50734/5

I also included a silky pillow in the mix to add rich materials to the room. I incorporated the man playing the trumpet art because in the movie "The Great Gatsby", a man is playing a trumpet when they are all partying in the plaza.

Gatsby ( Buchanan House )

Gatsby ( Buchanan House ) by sparklekid10 featuring storage furniture

Set of 2 table lamp
1stdibs.com

Safavieh ivory rug
target.com

Sweet Dreams cream bedding
horchow.com

Southern Enterprises electric fireplace
amazon.com

Floral decor
fratantonilifestyles.com

Universal Lighting and Decor pink home decor
lampsplus.com

Liz Claiborne window treatment
jcpenney.com

LAFCO eucalyptus candle
nordstrom.com

Torre Tagus green glass bowl
onekingslane.com

Art deco poster
zazzle.com

Tufted couch
lanafurniture.com

John Richard antique white furniture
horchow.com

Storage furniture
onekingslane.com

Velvet chair
jcpenney.com

Fabric accent chair
jcpenney.com

Tufted armchair
kathykuohome.com

White accent table
belleescape.com

Soft Salmon BOoks, Rustic Antique Decorative Books, Vintage coral Book...
etsy.com

Element of Design : Space

Element of Design: Space

This week in Interior Design we used www.gabberts.com/interior-design-studio/room-planner/
Above is a website, I created my space through this program. I was able to divide each room by using counter tops for my kitchen space. The living room is divided by the furniture signifying that the room is in fact a living room. My bathroom was the only space that we were able to use a wall. I didn't divide room very much because there wasn't a reason to do so. I wouldn't mind having my bed in the open. The dining room isn't divided, but it is in it's own little section. Overall, the program helps a lot with creating different spaces throughout a house or even a studio apartment which we were to design.



Elements of Design: Texture

Element of Design: Texture

Visual Texture: appearance of a surface
~the floor
~the chandelier 
~the basket in the corner
~the mirror on the wall
Tactile Texture: feel of a surface
~the blanket .. soft and furry
~pillows .. soft
~the dresser .. smooth 
~the plant .. rough and smooth on the leaves
Audible Texture: the sound a surface makes when rubbed
~the floor .. creeks 
~the mirror spikes .. it would make a ringing sound after dragging the finger on it
~the plant .. rustling sound if someone would to brush against it
~the window .. which would make a screeching sound

The overall feeling of the room because of the textures creates a more comfortable space to be in. When you know about the textures, it makes you want to be in there. 
When we learned about textures in Interior Design, it was interesting to learn about the different types of texture. 

Elements of Design

Element of Design: Line

This week in Interior Design we learned about lines. We watched a video about lines and looked on http://www.houzz.com/ to find rooms that were designed with lines.

Horizontal Line:

You can see the horizontal lines within the drawers. We tend to focus on the drawers because they are on the stairs and that drawers are mainly horizontal.

The horizontal lines are shown on the cabinets and on the island in the kitchen. The eyes would go straight the cabinets because of the beautiful wood and the style which is horizontal lines.

Horizontal lines create a room to appear wider or longer. Long horizontal lines can visually expand space. Although, a room with too many horizontal lines may become boring and lack interest.

Vertical Line:



The vertical lines appear on the wall as bricks. The eyes tend to go straight to the wall because of it's boldness.

The vertical lines appear as the framework of the windows. Vertical lines have the eyes look at the room as a whole. It makes the viewer look up and down instead of straight ahead. The use of vertical lines tend to make the interior seem higher. If there are too many vertical lines, it may cause feelings of uneasiness or confinement. 

Diagonal Line:



The diagonal line is located on the rug of this room. The eyes might not go straight for the rug because there is a lot going on in the photo, but the rug shows the diagonal line with great color.

The diagonal line in this photo is located within the tile. The yellow in the tile really shows this and for me, that's where my eyes go. The blast of color really shows the diagonal line.

 Human interest is usually sustained longer with diagonal lines than straight lines, probably due to the fact that the eye and mind are so stimulated. However, too many diagonal lines, particularly on a wall, can be overstimulating and tiresome.

Curved Line:

The curved line appears in the tree at the center of this room. Our eyes tend to go straight for the tree because of the unique style.

The curved line in this picture appears on the staircase. Your eyes would appear to go towards this line because of the object. It is in the center of the room that the picture has been taken. Curved lines provide relief, softness, and balance. They can give an elegant, human quality to interiors. A series of curved lines may give a rhythmic accent to the room, suggesting graceful movement. If there are too many curved lines it might be viewed as too feminine.

We learned so much this week about lines and how they should be used in a space. The website gave us ideas and different visions on many room selections. I would definitely suggest going to the website above to look at creative ways on styling a space!