If you have answers to these questions, then it is time to know the fundamentals of interior design. Having a basic knowledge in interior design is very helpful and useful especially if you want to make your home attractive and functional. You will be amazed that even if you do not have the formal training and education in interior design, your passion and creativity will achieve something wonderful in your home. Â
Interior Design vs interior Decorating
The first thing that you need to know are the differences between interior design and interior decorating. Some people interchange these terms, having the assumptions that they are one and the same. Interior design is a profession wherein practitioners have attended specific schooling and formal training. These include space planning, furniture design, and architecture. On the other hand, interior decorating does not need any training or education. Interior decorators primarily focus on the aesthetics and the superficial appearance of the room or space.
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The very first thing that you need to do in designing your interior is to select a style. There are many design styles available that you may find interesting. Style will promote the design principle of unity and harmony. Your interior can be casual, formal, traditional, or contemporary. After identifying your preferred style, you can now apply a more refined and specific style such as Scandinavian, Modern Retro, Tuscan, or Shabby Chic.
Balance is also an important element in interior design. It distributed the visual weight of the room. Balance can be achieved symmetrically or with asymmetrical balance such as in casual interiors.
A focal point is also recommended for every room. The center of attraction can be the fireplace, a nice wall art piece, a wall mural or the collection of decorative items. The focal point of the room sets itself apart by scale, color, or texture.
Contrast and variety create a visual interest to the room. Rhythm is the repetition of elements of the same color, texture, or pattern.
Color palette
The appropriate color palette is an important part of interior design. You will see that there are colors that are suitable for small rooms and large rooms as well. Knowing things about colors will help you a lot in designing your home interior. Studies have also shown that colors set the mood and atmosphere of the room. In color psychology, it has been observed that colors play an important role in the development of babies. Colors also affect the mood and behavior of anyone who are surrounded with certain colors.
There are basically two groups of colors: warm and cool colors. Warm colors such as red, orange and yellow are believed to stimulate the occupants of the room. These colors are also known for increasing the blood pressure, heat rate and respiration of individuals. On the other hand, the effects of cool colors to the mind and body are the opposites of that of warm colors. For instance, bedroom is mostly for sleeping and relaxing, therefore, cool colors such as blue and green are recommended for the bedroom.
Patterns
Though sometimes confusing, mixing patterns in home interior is one of the more advanced part of interior design. Do take note that patterns do not have to match but rather they have to complement and coordinate each other. Consider color, size and scale in using patterns in the home interior.
Conclusion
We understand that learning the details and specifications in interior design may at times be too technical or for some, boring. We would not argue with you with that. However, remember that interior design is all about fun, you should be having fun while doing the designs: after all, you will benefit from your work.