Room Design (Junior Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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5 key design elements for living spaces
5 key design elements for living spaces
Function, Form, Colour, Pattern, Texture
Effect of vertical lines in room design
Effect of vertical lines in room design
Make things look taller and narrower
Effect of horizontal lines in room design
Effect of horizontal lines in room design
Make things look shorter and wider
What curved lines add to a space
What curved lines add to a space
Softness and gentleness
What diagonal lines create
What diagonal lines create
Drama and movement
3 kinds of colours in room design
3 kinds of colours in room design
Primary, secondary, tertiary
Primary colours & characteristic
Primary colours & characteristic
Blue, yellow, red - cannot be mixed from other colours
How secondary colours are made + example
How secondary colours are made + example
Mix 2 primary colours (red + yellow = orange)
Effect of warm colours (reds & oranges)
Effect of warm colours (reds & oranges)
Create a cosy atmosphere
Effect of cool colours (blues & greens)
Effect of cool colours (blues & greens)
Give a calm, relaxing vibe
Effect of neutral colours (white, cream, beige)
Effect of neutral colours (white, cream, beige)
Make a space look larger
Appearance of smooth textures (e.g. tiles)
Appearance of smooth textures (e.g. tiles)
Look clean and hygienic
Effect of rough textures (e.g. carpets)
Effect of rough textures (e.g. carpets)
Create warmth and cosiness
Proportion principle in room design
Proportion principle in room design
Balance furniture size with room size; use small pieces in small spaces
Emphasis principle in room design
Emphasis principle in room design
Highlight focal points (fireplace, artwork, cushions)