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
- Ambient lighting: general lighting, basics, done
- Accent lighting: for the looks rather than the brightness
- Task lighting: for work