Interior

Bring life to your home with Digi Designo

Book a Site Visit

7 Element For Interior Designing

Space

The foundation of an interior, space is a fundamental concept to understand, ensuring you’re best equipped to take advantage of what is available to you. The available ‘space’ usually can’t be easily changed (though sometimes a designer may have the luxury of doing so), so you need to work with what you have within the physical boundaries of the
room.

Line

Horizontal, vertical and dynamic lines help to shape a room and guide the eye. Creating lines using the room’s furnishings and structural design can form harmony, unity, and contrast. Horizontal lines, created by tables and other surfaces, give a sense of stability, formality, and efficiency. Interior designers highlight horizontal lines to make a room appear wider and longer and to draw the eye to a focal point.

Form

The form is the shape of the room, as well as any objects within the room. In other words, it relates to the physical form of anything that is three dimensional. Forms can usually be described as either geometric or natural. Geometric refers to hard lines and square edges, often looking man-made, while natural relates to more organic forms that seem to be created by nature. Forms can also be open – objects that can be looked into
or closed – self-contained.

Light

Natural or man-made light is a critical aspect of any space. Without it, all of the other elements would not be able to shine to their full potential. Light can be broken into the categories of task lighting (defined purpose), accent lighting (emphasizing objects) and mood lighting (adding ambiance). When considering lighting, it is important to address the activities that will be undertaken in space.

Colour

Colour is a science all on its own and is another extremely important element that interior designers master. It has the ability to create mood, define unity and alter the perception of how large or small space is. The psychology of color shouldn’t be underestimated and will be used to full advantage by any skilled interior designer. Colour can evoke memories and stir emotions, stimulating a physical and psychological
response in our bodies.

Texture

Texture refers to the tactile surface of an object or finish. It’s an element that is often overlooked but really does have the ability to bring a unique dimension to the room. Just like mixing color and pattern, an interior designer mixes the textures within a space to give a subtle sense of depth. Think glossy, coarse, smooth… From furniture to accessories
to fabric, texture has the ability to add interest and detail.

Pattern

Paired with color, the pattern offers a similar use to texture in that it can add appeal to a room. A pattern is created by the use of repetitive design and can be found in wallpaper,
soft furnishings, rugs, and fabrics. Patterns come in various types, such as stripes
geometric, pictorial, organic, motif and animal prints. When implementing a
pattern, it’s best to first consider the size and style of a room.