Dull Texture

Texture is an Element of Design. A subset of texture is dull textures.

The couch, rug and drapes are dull.

The carpet, drapes,and blanket are dull.

The chair, bed and drapes are all dull.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Shiny Texture

Texture is an Element of Design. A subset of texture is shiny textures.

The mirrors, faucets, and hardware are all shiny.

The cookware, subway tile back splash, and hood are shiny. 

The chandeliers, stove, and appliances are shiny.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Hard Texture

Texture is an Element of Design. A subset of texture is hard textures. Hard and smooth textures reflect sound.

The flooring, chairs, and counter all have hard textures.

The bookcase has a hard texture.

The granite counter tops are hard. 

The flooring and tables have hard textures.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Soft Texture

Texture is an Element of Design. A subset of texture is soft textures. Soft textures absorb sound.

The fluffy rug is very soft.

The pillow and duvet are soft.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Smooth Texture

Texture is an Element of Design. A subset of texture is smooth textures. Smooth textures make a room bigger and more formal and high-style. Smooth textures conduct heat away from the body and are therefore cool to the touch. Hard and smooth textures also reflect sound.

The cupboards, wall, ceiling, and floor all have a smooth texture.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Rough Texture

Texture is an Element of Design. A subset of texture is rough textures. Rough textures make a room smaller and more casual rustic. Rough textures are less conductive and feel warm.

The brick wall and wood ceilings and floor have a rough texture.

All the wood in this room has a rough texture.

The rock wall is a good example of a rough texture.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Use of Space

Space is an Element of Design. Space is very personal and is used specifically to create different moods or feelings for a room.There are many ways to manipulate space to create different effects in a room, but are dependent on culture and our own senses.

how to make a room appear smaller/decrease space

* place furniture in middle of the room

* use furniture of different heights

* group furniture according to areas of activity

* use large pieces of furniture

* use furniture that sits low to or on the ground

* warm, dark colors

* rough textures

* contrast patterns, colors,shapes, & textures

* place furniture perpendicular to walls for dividers

* large, bold patterns & textures

* natural light

how to make a room appear larger/increase space

* place furniture near outside walls

* use smaller furniture & patterns

* allow for negative space between furniture and walls

* let as much floor show as possible

* use mirrors or reflective objects

* light, muted, cool colors

* place artificial lighting around perimeter of rooms

* allow eye to wander out a window/next door rooms

* use very little pattern & texture

* wall to wall carpeting

* ceiling to floor windows

* use see-through furniture

* use furniture w/ high legs & lots of space underneath

* use horizontal lines to push the walls outward

This room is too cluttered.

This room is too sparse.

This room is just right.

This room is open to the outdoors.

(it makes it feel larger than the actual room is.)

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Negative Space

Space is an Element of Design. A subset of space is negative space (the empty space around an object). Use of negative space should be balanced with positive space.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Positive Space

Space is an Element of Design. A subset of space is positive space(space in which objects reside). Positive space is filled with objects, furniture, color and texture.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Closed Space

Space is an Element of Design. A subset of space is closed space (contained space). Closed space creates feelings of security and safety but can be cramped or confining. Closed space is intimate and one on one.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Open Space

Space is an Element of Design. A subset of space is open space (space with no obstructions). Open space creates feelings of freedom and stimulation.Open space is usually formal.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Merry Christmas

In seminary we all wrote our own interpretation of this page and were encouraged to share our pages on social media. I think you can find blank copies of this page here and if you have a twitter account can go to the hashtag to see what others have written. I hope you are having a wonderful Christmas!

<3/ Kamille

mormon.org/christmas

Form

Form is an Element of Design. Form is an extension of shape. ex:cone

Shape(2-D contour or outline)   ~   Form(3-D shape)

* square                                         *cube

*circle                                            *sphere

*triangle                                         *pyramid

The pictures, starfish, and shelf all give form to an otherwise flat wall.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Squares

Shape is an Element of Design. A subset of shape is squares/rectangles. Squares provide unity and rhythm.

Characteristics: stability, rationality, sturdy, & secure.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Triangles

Shape is an Element of Design. A subset of shape is triangles.

Characteristics: secure, dynamic, stable, & power.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Circles

Shape is an Element of Design. A subset of shape is circles. Circles soften hard edges.

Characteristics: comfortable, completeness, & centered.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Curved Lines

Lines are an Element of Design. A subset of lines are curved lines. Curved lines create gentleness, soft flowing femininity, & denote gentle grace. Downward curves can create sadness while upward curves create happiness (like a smile).

Characteristics: delicate, feminine, playful, casual, lively.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Vertical Lines

Lines are an Element of Design. A subset of lines are vertical lines. Vertical line creates dignity, formality, stability, and height. They draw our eyes upward and create the illusion of height. 

Characteristics: strength, dignity, masculine, & authority.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Horizontal Lines

Lines are an Element of design. A subset of lines are horizontal lines. Horizontal lines create restful, relaxing, comfortable, informal feelings. Ceilings appear lower and space becomes wider.

Characteristics: repose, peaceful, calm, weighty.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Diagonal Lines

Lines are an Element of Design. A subset of lines are diagonal lines. Diagonal lines create action & suggest movement in a dynamic fashion.

Characteristics: active, excitement, dramatic, draws attention.

All information provided is from my interior design notes (a combination of a high school course and summer program)

Lego Italian Restaurant

Hello there! :) Today I will show you my newest creation. It is the Italian Restaurant. This restaurant is the kind you might see in a city where there are lots of skyscrapers. This restaurant might be part of a museum for a place to eat. I didn't build a whole building for this just the restaurant part. The two parts are the takeout and kitchen, and the upstairs seating. First I'll show the bigger part of the two, which is the kitchen.

The takeout is just a space where you can take your food and pay for it. Part of the desk is a working cash register, you just press a button on the front of it and $$$ comes out of it, I quite like this feature. 

There is a prep table in the middle and also a sandwich station w/ a panini press. There is also a stove, sink, pizza oven, and a pasta maker. The waiters and customers have access to an elevator, which I did not build.

There is a walking space around the kitchen that leads to the elevator. The walking space does not cover the left side because that's a pantry.

This shows what a portion of the upstairs seating would look like. There is one wall that is mainly covered with a window pattern. That is where most of the light comes in during the day. Tables can hold from 2-6 people. The table represented holds 2.

I hope you enjoyed this and maybe were inspired by it.

Bye for now, Tyler