So long...

Well guys this is the last week that I’ll be posting for a while since I’m getting out if school soon and going into summer! Hopefully I’ll continue posting more tips for you guys and I’ll do my best. So this week I want to give you some web pages that can keep you updated in new styles and ways to decorate. They can help you while I’m not here to and much more! I hope you enjoy them and get a lot of use out of them. Here is one that has helped me a lot to decorate! Enjoy! And have a great summer!!
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My inspiration

Hey guys!! Today I want to share why I want to become an interior designer. First of all I have always been into art and have always wanted to do something related with it. At first it was fashion designer but what are the changes that I’ll become a huge and successful fashion designer. I’ll do that as a hobby. After that came architecture, but then came the math and I’m not that fond of math. I was so confused and desperate to know what I wanted to be. I talked to my grandmother, who was in the art business as an Interior Designer. She talked to me about it and helped me through it. Then I started thinking about it a lot. I began decorating my own room and around the house. I fell in love with it! My grandmother has inspired me a lot to do this and it’s a way that I can connect with her. My goal is for one day to become as successful as her and make her proud. Even though she’s not here now, I believe she is the one leading me and helping me through all this. I will make her proud with all my hard work. I want to thank her for all the inspiration that she has given me and everything she has done for me. Now it’s my time to give back to her, by making her proud and showing her how good I can be as well as she was. I will always keep her in my heart.

The last principles we need to discuss are unity, variety and electric style.
Unity is when all the parts of a design relate to one idea. A harmonious design would be an example. You can use items that have similar characteristic.
Variety is when different styles and materials are combined. But remember don’t go overboard because it can become overwhelming.
Last is Electric style. This is when you mix furniture of different styles and possible from different periods. For example you can mix modern with classic. But remember to use items with similar proportions and similar finish.

Want some Rythm?

Today I want to tell you about rhythm. Rhythm suggests connected movement between different parts of a design. You can create with colors, lines, forms or textures. It is also known as continuity.
The rule of thumb means that it shouldn’t be over used. It can become monotonous.
Some ways to achieve rhythm within a room are by using repetition, radiation, gradation, opposition and/or transition. I’m going to explain each and one of them.
Repetition is the act of repeating. For example: AAAA, ABAB, ABCABC, and so on. Repeating a color around a room can give of a sense of rhythm.
Radiations are lines coming outwards from the central point of the room. For example: putting chairs around a table or placing small pictures arranged around a large one. Or even tying back curtains.
Gradation is when the color size or patterns gradual increase or decrease. This can be done by using candles or tables by putting them from small too big or big too small.
Oppositions are lines that create right angles. For example: having square corners of a doorway.
Transition is when lines change direction by flowing in a curve. An arched doorway can accomplish this.

Now let’s talk about balance. Balance occurs when the amount, size, or weight of objects on both sides of a center point is equal; or when unequal objects appear to be equal. There are two types of balance: Symmetrical and Asymmetrical.

Symmetrical balance is, also known as formal balance; the arrangement of forms on one side of an imaginary central line is the mirror image of forms on the opposite side. Some ways to create symmetrical balance is by arranging two upholstered chairs facing each other in front of a fireplace.
Asymmetrical balance is, also known as informal balance; when elements on either side of an imaginary central line are unmatched, but appear to be balanced.

Now let’s talk about emphasis. Emphasis is the center of interest or focal point that first catches the view’s attention. For example: single large item or multiple small items. Also the fireplace, art work, piece of furniture. These are some ways to create emphasis within your room!

Design principles

Hey guys! This week I’m going a bit more into interior design and I’m going to blog about some of the principles. There are six principles of design; this week I’ll talk about some of them and next I’ll finish of. Let’s now talk about proportion and scale.

Proportion refers to size relationships that can be found within an object or design. Designers choose proportions that are appealing for example: Rectangles vs. Squares. The rule of thumb is unequal proportions have more visual interest. There is the golden section and the golden rectangle.
The Golden Section is the division of a line between ½ and 1/3 of its total length. Designers find the “Golden Section”: to be more appealing.
The Golden Rectangle is the area created when you divide two identical lines.
To make sure that the proportion is good ask, “What is visually appealing?”

Scale refers to how the size of an object or a space relates to human beings to other objects or space in design. There is the human scale which is homes and furniture built for humans. Therefore, the human figure is important when evaluating scale. Who is going to use the room?

For the wall treatment one should use frescoes. This will bring out the Italian culture a lot and it will be a unique touch to the room. Had paintings on the walls or ceilings should be done on the frescoes. This is typical in Italian houses. The paintings should be mostly related to some kind of story or important event that tells a story. But make sure it’s something that people can feel comfortable with. For the ceiling make sure that it’s elegant and simple. Not too much going on. If you do want to paint something on the ceilings then go with something soft. Maybe some clouds or something soft like that.
Some objects that could be use for the room could be colorful plates, Marino glass from Venice, painted tiles, something that falls naturally with the Tuscan style. Get some iron objects like candle holders, sconces. Also get earthy materials like stone, fabric, plaster and create something to the Italian style. Now for floors get glazed ceramic or marble inlay in intricate patterns. Also make it colorful and happy but make it also look natural, don’t go crazy with colors now! Wooden floor may work as well. Add some rugs that contrast with the colors on the floor. For fabrics get very earthy and natural looks and feels to them. Furniture get classic and folk pieces. Make it look rich visual texture.