This document discusses various elements of interior design including texture, pattern, line, form, space, color, and light. It describes how different textures like soft, nubby, and smooth can convey different feelings. It explains different types of lines like vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and curved lines and how they can influence a space. Form and space are defined as the 3D shape of objects and areas. Different shapes and arrangements of space are described as influencing the feel of a room. Color and light are also listed as design elements but not further described.

1. Elements of Design
Mrs. Jez
Interior Design
Clear Creek High School

2. Texture
 Appearance or feel of a surface
 Soft-absorbs light, sense of comfort
 Nubby rough materials convey ruggedness and
stability, item appears larger
 Smooth velvets suggest luxury
 Shiny-reflects light, feeling of coolness

3. Pattern
 Created by use of line, form, space, light,
& color

4. Line
 Direction of something
 Types of lines
 Vertical lines
 Strength
 Height
 Dignity
 Horizontal lines
 Feeling of relaxation
 Masculine
 Too many can be overpowering

5. Line
 Diagonal lines
 Feeling of action
 Too many can give a feeling of unrest
 Curved lines
 Graceful, feminine
 Most common in nature
 Too many can be tiresome

6. Form
 Shape of a solid object
 3 dimensional form
 Creates visual weight
 Rectangular form is masculine
 Oval form is feminine

7. Space
 3 dimensional area with which the
designer works
 Size of the room or area
 Large open space give a feeling of freedom and
luxury
 Too much empty space can feel lonely and
uncomfortable
 Small space can feel crowded or secure

8. Space (continued)
 Arrangement of objects in space
 Can make a small space appear larger
 Avoid patterns
 Use plain, small pieces
 Dual purpose pieces
 Can make a large space appear smaller
 Divide room into smaller sections

9. Color
Light
 The end………………..of the beginning!