The Key Elements Of Interior Design: Impacting The Look And Feel Of A Space
Getting a
property, either for your home or for office, is one of the most emotional
decision that you make because buying real estate is more than just purchasing
or leasing a building. Likewise, an important aspect of a home or office is its
interior design. Varying from modern to contemporary, different schemes of
interior design are used for different categories of properties. The real
estate developers collaborate with interior designers to create imaginative
environments so that, you won’t have to re-imagine an empty space.
Interior Design,
as the name suggests, is basically the art of designing of the interiors in a
building or room. It is the art and science of improving the interiors to
achieve healthier and visually pleasing atmosphere for the people using the
space. There are some principles or elements that majorly affect the interior
design that are known as: Space, Lines & Forms, Lights, Colours, and
Textures.
Space – acts as a foundation for
designing. Interior design is, primarily, the design of an interior space which
is defined by structural elements, such as walls, ceiling, and floors etc.
Space is a key element to interior design as before starting to plan anything,
it is important to know the limits of the space that you have to work with. You
have to be well-informed about what space will be used for and the size of the
space so to know how space will limit your design. Designs are created in
response to the buildings shell and are limited to walls, floor, ceiling,
doors, windows, any supporting beams and columns also including fitted or
built-in furniture. A large open space with little furniture gives a huge
feeling of space and freedom however it can sometimes feel a bit lonely and
bare. On the other hand, a smaller space with lots of furnishings feels cosier
and more inviting. However, with a smaller space, you have to be aware not to
over furnish as it may become cluttered.
Open plan living is becoming more and more popular and has therefore brought
about the need to ‘Zone’ areas in terms of their use.
Lines &
Forms – More evident in the structural elements of space like, doors, windows,
stairs, columns and beams etc., clever use of lines can be the greatest tool of
a designer, while a form is when the lines in a space come together in a three
dimensional way adding depth, length and width. Forms aren’t just 2D, they’re mostly 3D. They
can be geometric and natural, closed or open. It is important to understand
that using lines and forms in a space helps to achieve desired look and feel of
a space. Good use of proportions, texture or colour and scale are essential to
achieve a good form. Bringing curves into a room makes it feel more feminine
and softens the room. Having lots of boxy square forms in a room would feel
very masculine as it would emphasise strong linear lines. It is more pleasing
to the eye to have forms that complement each other. A renowned interior
designer, Mr. Wanson helps with an example, “Bookshelves are often much more
pleasing to the eye with the addition of free form sculptures and round
accessories to balance the linear look of the book spines.”
Light – It is
what makes us see every other element around. The essence of all the colors
used in lighting according to the surroundings, a balance of artificial and natural
light need planning to create the right visuals. Lights affect the way we
perceive colour and texture. It can come from a natural source such as windows,
open doors or skylights, or it could come from an artificial source such as
lamps and chandeliers of different kind. Lights can create the ambiance and
mood of a room and it is therefore an essential part to a design. It’s
important to think about the ‘type’ of artificial light that you are putting in
considering the use of the room, e.g. – task lighting in kitchen and garage,
ambient lighting for a living room. Also, whether you are using lights of a warm
white or cool white can create different atmosphere for a space.
Colour – Colours
have great subconscious influence on us, as they can arouse emotion or
symbolically represent aspects of a culture or society. It is something that sets more than 80% mood
of a space. Light and colour are two elements that work hand-in-hand, due to
their effect on each other. The correct choice of colour is vital in supporting
the functions of a space and is responsible for making a room feel warm or
cold, larger or smaller, friendlier or more serious. Colour can be used to
attract the attention of main features or to deflect from those that are less
attractive. Complimentary colours may create contrast and drama in an interior,
while similar colours create harmony. Colours have a massive impact not only on
the appearance of a room but also on how the room makes you feel. Dark colours
make a room appear small and cosy whilst lighter colour give a sense of space.
They can also make a room feel cold or warm. Using a lack of bright colours can
also be dramatic, while creating a nearly all white room is very sleek and
classic.
Texture – The
look of anything gives us an idea of what it will feel like to touch it. The
texture is what it actually feels to touch the surface of an object. Keeping a
balance in visual and actual texture makes any interior look good. Texture
changes the way light is reflected within a space and can be used to create
various atmospheres by changing the look and feel of the room. The wall
coverings, plaster, stamped leather, cut velvet, shaggy rugs all add texture to
an interior. Textures have a big impact on a design scheme. They affect the way
light and sound is reflected around a room. Having different textures in a room
makes it more interesting and inviting. If there was very little or no texture
in a room it would feel very cold, where as a room with an abundance of texture
would feel very comfortable and warm. Soft textures are warm and inviting, whilst
smooth textures can feel quite cold.
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