1. Elements of Design
Mrs. Jez
Interior Design
Clear Creek High School

2. Texture
 Appearance or feel of a surface
 Soft-absorbs light, sense of comfort
 Nubby rough materials convey ruggedness and
stability, item appears larger
 Smooth velvets suggest luxury
 Shiny-reflects light, feeling of coolness

3. Pattern
 Created by use of line, form, space, light,
& color

4. Line
 Direction of something
 Types of lines
 Vertical lines
 Strength
 Height
 Dignity
 Horizontal lines
 Feeling of relaxation
 Masculine
 Too many can be overpowering

5. Line
 Diagonal lines
 Feeling of action
 Too many can give a feeling of unrest
 Curved lines
 Graceful, feminine
 Most common in nature
 Too many can be tiresome

6. Form
 Shape of a solid object
 3 dimensional form
 Creates visual weight
 Rectangular form is masculine
 Oval form is feminine

7. Space
 3 dimensional area with which the
designer works
 Size of the room or area
 Large open space give a feeling of freedom and
luxury
 Too much empty space can feel lonely and
uncomfortable
 Small space can feel crowded or secure

8. Space (continued)
 Arrangement of objects in space
 Can make a small space appear larger
 Avoid patterns
 Use plain, small pieces
 Dual purpose pieces
 Can make a large space appear smaller
 Divide room into smaller sections

9. Color
Light
 The end………………..of the beginning!