The Elements and Principles of Design

            In the picture above there are several principles and elements of design used to design this entry hall with a grand staircase.

            The elements of design used include horizontal lines, curvy lines, color, light, space, and pattern. The stairs on the grand staircase represent horizontal lines. The staircase railing and the arches of the doorways in the background represent curvy lines. There are mostly neutral colors but the chandelier and the small part of the ceiling are orange which gives the room a pop of color. There is a lot of natural light in the room. The space is open. There is also a pattern on the floor of the entry way.

            The principles of design used include balance, rhythm, emphasis and proportion. There is balance in the room that is symmetrical. The rhythm in this room is repetition. There is repetition in the stairs. There is emphasis in the room. The entry way or the chandelier is the focal point of the room. Mostly everything is in good proportion to one another.

            Every room that is designed has elements and principles of designed applied to it to make it a room with good design.