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Interior Design for Apartment

1. Why

Want to learn the design of interior, make my new studio apartment a more functional and eye pleasing place

2. Theory

2.1. Basic

Principle:

  • Balance:
    • asymmetrical can express informal feeling
    • Symmetrical, formal
    • Radial: central focal point with other elements radiating from it
  • Unity: every thing should pair well with each other
    • Similar color, texture
  • Rhythm: create rhythmic pattern through visual repetition of form.
    • Direct someone’s attention around the space
  • Proportion and Scale: the item size, color, shape, form, should match with each other
  • Emphasis: to attract attention. Use one item as the focal point
    • Furniture, art work, etc
  • Contrast: most obvious one is using color, pairing light and dark, warm and cool
    • Less is more, not too much
  • Detail: contain the right finishing touches

2.2. Space Planning

What: determine the purpose, functional requirements, basic layout

How: generally 4 part

  • Social
  • Private
  • Work
  • Storage

Foot traffic and circulation pattern

Lighting placement, fixture, brightness

Furniture selection, orientation

Material choice

Focal point is important

2.3. Lighting

We are drawn toward the brightest parts of the space

Mood, create style to create that mood

Use light to direct the eye to the item want to emphasis

Considering natural light

Layer

  1. Ambient lighting: general lighting, basics, done
  2. Accent lighting: for the looks rather than the brightness
  3. Task lighting: for work

2.4. Aesthetic Elements