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.