ELEMENTS OF DESIGN
Notice the contrast of form in this living room. The organic curves and shape of the coffee table are offset by the angular shape of the sectional.
FORM The shape of an object is its form in any one room the various forms should be harmonious and composed of similar types of lines. One of the most important tenets of interior design is that comfort and function should not be sacrificed in order to use a certain form. For example, if a chair is pleasing to look at but uncomfortable to sit in, it is not functional, and is not good interior design. • Rectangles are frequently the dominant shape in a room and many consider them more pleasing to the eye than squares. • Square shapes generally suggest a rational, stable form. • A circle implies unity and completeness. • A triangle is a stable, but dynamic shape. • Often the design plan starts with form, a particular furniture piece that the client loves.
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