As we near the end of our Elements and Principle series, we come to an element that is especially essential in interior design. Lighting, of course, is what allows us to see the spaces in which we live. How we approach lighting within a space is crucial – and affects how the viewer perceives the […]
Elements
August 15, 2016
Last month, in our 6th installment of the L/E Journal’s Elements & Principles of Design series, we explored how color can powerfully transform a composition in design. Today, we’re taking a closer look at lines – how they affect our perception of a room, and how they help to delineate different spaces and shapes. Different […]
July 12, 2016
While some of the elements and principles of design are harder to discern, color is one that people of all ages easily recognize and appreciate. From the time we can form words, we’re asked, “What’s your favorite color?” Because of this, it seems we’re trained from childhood to notice color before anything else. We might […]
May 10, 2016
Last month, we talked about how rhythm plays a role in design. Today, we’re contemplating the importance of texture and pattern as we pull together several schemes for clients. When selecting fabrics, texture and pattern are at the forefront of every designer’s mind. How we see texture depends on several factors – like lighting and […]
April 4, 2016
Happy spring! Last month, we explored Scale and Proportion within design. Lately, inspired by the arrival of springtime, we’re listening to the songs of chirping birds in the trees and thinking about rhythm. We’ll start by defining rhythm within design. rhythm (n) ˈriT͟Həm/ The flow of elements, usually organized according to a scheme such as […]