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)
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