Contrast as a principle of interior design

Contrast is a Principe of design achieved by the use of opposing components

1. Contrast By Waitara Waituika 19/6/2020

2. Introduction Contrast refers to the arrangement of opposite elements (light vs. dark colors, rough vs. smooth textures, large vs. small shapes, etc.) in a piece so as to create visual interest, excitement and drama .

3. Importance of contrast in design Contrast is the secret ingredients that gives those memorable spaces their impact. When used correctly, this foundational design principle can add a huge dose of visual interest to your interiors while simultaneously pulling it together. Many consider it an essential component to any successful interior It can also be used to create emphasis in an interior Contrast enables one to see things clearly over a background

4. Application of contrast There are various way of achieving contrast . Every element of design can be used to achieve contrast. 4 Elements Ways of achieving Lines Curved and Straight Short and Long Horizontal and vertical Thick and thin Smooth and rough Broken and non broken etc color Bright and dull Complementary colors Warm and cool Light and dark Shape Geometric and organic Rectilinear and curvilinear Filled and non filled Big and small Form Geometric and organic Rectilinear and curvilinear Rough and smooth Big and small Texture Rough and smooth Value Light and dark Space Positive and negative

5. Line 5 In the example in the picture the is contrast of vertical lines and horizontal lines and vertical lines as well as straight and curved lines on the door and the staircase can been seen Line In the example in the picture the is contrast of vertical lines and horizontal lines and vertical lines as well as straight and curved lines on the door and the staircase can been seen

6. 6 Shape In the example in the picture there is of organic shapes on the wallpaper contrasting the geometric shapes of the shelves and the cabinet.

7. Colour 7 Purple complements yellow in the colour wheel thus it has been used to achieve contrast in the shown interior space.

8. 8 Texture The picture shown has rough seats in the dinning that contrast smooth table. Also the beams on the ceiling are rough contrasting the smooth background of the ceiling

9. Space 9 The bed in the picture shows filled/occupied space contrasting empty space above it which is defined by the yellow beams. Also on the wall there is a wall-hanging with negative space contrasting positive space thus helping the figure of the panda to be visible

10. 10 Value Generally a space will seem lighter in the area around the source of light. This lighter area contrast the darker areas far from the source of light.

11. Form 11 The chandelier on the picture is an example of organic form. It contrast the geometric furniture.

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