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THEORY OF INTERIOR DESIGN

Submitted by :Pragya Sharma Kavya Kulshreshtha Shivani Verma Sumit Jangra

WHAT IS INTERIOR DESIGN..?? Interior design describes a group of various yet related projects that involve turning an interior space into an "effective setting for the range of human activities" that are to take place there

IMPORTANCE OF INTERIOR DESIGN

 Interior design is not just about the looks of the building’s interior. It also plays the key role in its functionality because even the largest house can lack space if having a poor interior design, while a tiny apartment can be transformed into a cosy residence with enough space for just about everything with the right design and the use of a contemporary staircase.  Yes, interior design is much more important than it may seem at a first glance and can be easily compared with the importance of architecture, at least when it comes to interior. Hiring an interior designer is therefore more than just a good idea if building a new house or remodelling/renovating the existing one.

The house’s interior must be aesthetically appealing and practical at the same time. However, what is aesthetically appealing depends greatly on whom you ask because everyone has different needs and lifestyle. As a result, the standard architectural plans rarely meet the client’s needs completely.  It is often difficult to decide which interior design meets your needs and lifestyle the most because most designs usually do not show the need for improvements or alterations until you are actually using them.  However, an interior designer helps to avoid finding a newly built or renovated house that could have been done better because all interior designers are trained to help their clients choose a design  But they do not only take care of the layout but they also help you choose according to their lifestyle. the right decor, lighting, paint colour, etc. depending on what you want to leave over to an expert and how much you can afford to spend on the project.  To reduce the costs for an interior designer as well as to avoid finding ourself unsatisfied with the results of our project is to hire an interior designer only for the key works such as layout and take care of the easier part of interior design ourself. But care must be taken that it not only look s good but is

ELEMENTS OF ID :  Think of the Elements of design as true building blocks.  They never change, but the products with which we accomplish them will.   It’s important to be sure that every room has a good balance of each of the eight building blocks:  line, form, shape, space, light, color, pattern, and texture.  If any of these elements go wrong, it will be very evident as the room will simply “feel” wrong.  Less is more when it comes to good interior design; by removing layers of “things”--accessories are usually the biggest culprit--and scaling down furnishings to only what is needed, you have the opportunity to capitalize on making the elements the true features.   For example in a home where every square inch of floor space, wall space, and surface space is decorated ; then the character of the room feels to be claustrophobic and just too busy.  Rooms like that make occupants feel anxious or restless and the only way to solve the problem is to simplify

 Line, form and shape become artistic tools and bring fluid movement to the room as the eye is naturally led to follow these.   Space and light are the next two important elements to consider.  If a room has forever-closed shutters, draperies, or blinds at the windows, then we are doing ourself a design disservice. A natural light source is critical to the breathability of a room design.   Space expands visually when the lighting is good and these two elements work hand-in-hand to open up a space.  One can also introduce “light” into a dark room with creative paint selections.   Light colors visually expand space and dark paint choices will absorb light and give a cozier ambience to larger rooms.  The last two “building blocks” of design are pattern and texture. They allow us to express our creativity in very individual ways and complete our room design successfully.  This is where floor coverings truly come into play.  For example: Hardwood floors with their natural grain and enhanced surface textures can transform a room.  This is one way to build in memorable character through texture.   Luxury Vinyl Tile can simulate real wood exquisitely too.  Ceramic tile can introduce pattern and texture simultaneously and has become the leading choice for stunning kitchens and bathrooms.   Residential carpets now offer woven patterns that add just the right dose of pattern to fulfill that necessary element.   But , If one has already introduced pattern through other elements in the room, then carpet can subtly underscore . 

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PRINCIPLES

 Interior design is the process of shaping the experience of interior space, through the manipulation of spatial volume as well as surface treatment. Not to be confused with interior decoration, interior design draws on aspects of environmental psychology, architecture, and product design in addition to traditional decoration.  An interior designer is a person who is considered a professional in the field of interior design or one who designs interiors as part of their job. Interior design is a creative practice that analyse programmatic information, establishes a conceptual direction, refines the design direction, and produces graphic communication and construction documents. In some jurisdictions, interior designers must be licensed to practice.

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o When doing interior design it is necessary to think of the house as a totality; a series of spaces linked together by halls and stairways. It is therefore appropriate that a common style and theme runs throughout. o This is not to say that all interior design elements should be the same but they should work together and complement each other to strengthen the whole composition. o A way to create this theme or storyline is with the well considered use of color. Color schemes in general are a great way to unify a collection of spaces. o For example, you might pick three or four colors and use them in varying shades

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o Balance can be described as the equal distribution of visual weight in a room. There are three styles of balance: symmetrical, asymmetrical, and radial.

o Symmetrical balance is usually found in traditional interiors. Symmetrical balance is characterized by the same objects repeated in the same positions on either side of a vertical axis, for example you might old rooms where on each side of a room is an exact mirror of the other. This symmetry also reflects the human form, so we are innately comfortable in a balanced setting. o Asymmetrical balance is more appropriate in design in these days. It is achieved with some dissimilar objects that have equal visual weight or eye attraction. Asymetrical balance is more casual and less contrived in feeling, but more difficult to achieve. It suggests movement, & leads to more lively interiors. o Radial symmetry is when all the elements of a design are arrayed around a center point. A spiral staircase is also an excellent example of radial balance. Though not often

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o Interior design’s biggest enemy is boredom. A well-designed room always has, depending on the size of it, one or more focal points. o A focal point must be dominant to draw attention and interesting enough to encourage the viewer to look further. o A focal point thus must have a lasting impression but must also be an integral part of the decoration linked through scale, style, color or theme. A fireplace or a flat tv is the first example that most people think of when we talk about a room focal point. o If one does not have a natural focal point in space , one can create one by highlighting a particular piece of furniture, artwork, or by simply painting a contrasting color in one area.

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o In interior design, rhythm is all about visual pattern repetition. o Rhythm is defined as continuity, recurrence or organized movement. o To achieve these themes in a design, we need to think about repetition, progression, transition and contrast.

o Using these mechanisms will impart a sense of movement to your space, leading the eye from one design element to another. o Repetition is the use of the same element more than once throughout a space. We can repeat a pattern, color, texture, line, or any other element, or even more than one element. o Progression is taking an element and increasing or decreasing one or more of its qualities. The most obvious implementation of this would be a gradation by size. A cluster of candles of varying sizes on a simple tray creates interest because of the natural progression shown. We can also achieve progression via color, such as in a monochromatic color scheme where each element is a slightly different shade of the same hue. o Transition is a little harder to define. Unlike repetition or progression, transition tends to be a smoother flow, where the eye naturally glides from one area to another. The most common transition is the use of a curved line to gently lead the eye, such as an arched doorway or winding path. o Contrast is putting two elements in opposition to one another, such as black and white pillows on a sofa, is the hallmark of this design principle. Opposition can also be implied by contrasts in form, such as circles and squares used together. Contrast can be quite jarring, and is generally used to enliven a space.

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o Another important element of interior design where it is necessary to take infinite pains is details. o Everything from the trimming on the lamp shade, the color of the piping on the scatter cushion, to the light switches and cupboard handles need attention. o Unlike color people find details boring. As a result it gets neglected and skimmed over or generally left out. o As color expresses the whole spirit and life of a scheme; details are just as an important underpinning of interior design.

6. Scale and Proportion o These two design principles go hand in hand, since both relate to size and shape. o Proportion has to do with the ratio of one design element to another, or one element to the whole. o Scale concerns itself with the size of one object compared to another.

7. Color o Colors have a definite impact on the atmosphere that you want to create when doing interior design.

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