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Universal Principles of Interior Design presents 100 concepts and guidelines that are critical to a successful visualization and application of interior design.
Richly illustrated and easy to navigate, this comprehensive reference pairs clear explanations of every topic with visual examples of it applied in practice. By considering these concepts and examples, you can learn to make more informed and ultimately better design decisions.
The book is organized alphabetically so that principles can be easily and quickly referenced. For those interested in addressing a specific challenge or application problem, the principles are also indexed by questions commonly confronting designers. Each principle is presented in a two-page format: The left-hand page contains a succinct definition, a full description of the principle, and examples of and guidelines for its use. Side notes, which appear to the right of the text, provide elaborations and references.The right-hand page contains visual examples and related graphics to support a deeper understanding of the principle. This landmark reference is the standard for interior design students, practitioners, and educators, and others who seek to broaden and improve their understanding of and expertise in interior design.
The titles in the Rockport Universal series offer comprehensive and authoritative information and edifying and inspiring visual examples on multidisciplinary subjects for designers, architects, engineers, students, and anyone who is interested in expanding and enriching their design knowledge.
From the Publisher
ANCHORING- THE USE OF AN ELEMENT TO GROUND A SPACE
An anchoring element is an object or surface that can be the catalyst for the design of a room or a series of connected spaces. By having an outsized impact on the overall composition, the anchor element provides cues around which other design decisions can be further developed.
TONE- THE CHARACTER OR QUALITY OF A SPACE
Designers use tone to create a dominant mood in a space, which is also related to a project’s color scheme. Tone can also aid in developing the character of a project, and influencing the psychology of the inhabitants of the space. In color theory terms, tone is defined as the mix of tint (white) and shade (black), and is understood as the lightness or brightness of a color.
SHAPE- AN AREA DEFINED BY THE OUTLINE OF AN OBJECT
Shape can be explored in an interior as a three-dimensional strategy. By careful examination of the architecture and volume of the space, the placement or arrangement of furniture can shape the perception of how it is to be used. Through the actual contours of furniture, lighting, and elements in a space, shapes bring focus and attention to a particular object or shape through two-dimensional patterning on textiles, wall tiles, flooring, or drapery.
Publisher : Rockport Publishers (January 25, 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 216 pages
ISBN-10 : 0760372128
ISBN-13 : 978-0760372128
Item Weight : 2.31 pounds
Dimensions : 8.75 x 0.75 x 10.38 inches
