To create the most aesthetically appealing space in your home every room should consist of specific elements & principles of design
ELEMENTS
SPACE
The space is open and bright, yet inviting.
The ceiling above accents the space as the living room.
Positive space is perfectly filled with furniture, pillows & accessories.
Space between sofas and windows, as well as between sofas and coffee tables, creates the perfect amount of negative space, not making the room feel overly crowded.
LINE
The room is defined by vertical lines, making it look taller.
Vertical lines between the windows, sides of shelving and lines in ceiling tie it all together, creating a beautiful lengthy look.
TEXTURE
Brick in the fireplace is a nice contrast to the glossy finish of coffee tables.
The velvety comfort look of the couch adds warmth and looks very inviting.
The rug is plush and makes the room look sophisticated, casual, and comfortable.
SHAPE
Curved lines on shelving add character to the otherwise straight vertical look of the room.
Square ceiling panels add sophistication and detail.
The thin legs on the coffee table, and the smaller coffee table, contrast nicely with the “heavier” look of the shelving, fireplace, and furniture.
LIGHT
Large windows offer plenty of natural light.
Light from ceiling panels provide character and highlight the living room below.
The fireplace provides some artificial light, but mostly ambiance to the room.
PATTERN
The geometric designs in the pillows provide an interesting contrast.
The brick pattern around the fireplace is minimalist yet aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
The coffee table has a subtle marbled pattern.
COLOR
The color scheme is achromatic, with the off-white (beige) setting the tone for this room.
The secondary colors of dark grey/black provide a dramatic yet beautiful contrast to the off-white.
The color of the rug looks great as a darker shade of the beige family.
Accent colors of greenery outside and on shelving provide the third, or accent color.
PRINCIPLES
BALANCE
The room is overall symmetrically balanced.
Accessories on shelves and coffee tables are asymmetrically balanced.
Perfect amount of space between the sofas and coffee table and sofas to windows, creating symmetry.
The symmetrical balance between the fireplace and mounted TV above, as well as the material construction built around the fireplace.
EMPHASIS
The fireplace is the center and focal point and also creates the mood of the room.
RHYTHM
The rhythm of this room is mostly repetition in the windows, ceiling panels, greenery, and color scheme.
Alternation is found in the pillows on sofas, although not perfectly alternated.
PROPORTION AND SCALE
Colors are proportional with the off-white/beige being the dominant color.
The furniture is proportionate to the room with the long beams and windows, creating a very tall and open look.
Accessories are smaller and scaled in size so as not to compete with the large wall with windows and furniture just to accent.
HARMONY
The room is harmonious with its neutral colors and dark contrasting colors.
Vertical lines have been used throughout to create height and an open and inviting look.
Variety of textures-soft and plush in the sofas and rug, glossy and matte in the fireplace and coffee tables.
The overall look of a room is sophisticated but yet inviting and warm.
Dark hardwood floor creates a nice contrast to beige rug.
