Interior Design Principles Flashcards

Elements arranged around a central point, like chairs around a round table, exemplify which balance type?

Answer: Radial balance

Radial balance organizes elements outward from or around a central focus.

A monochromatic color scheme is built from:

Answer: Variations of a single hue

A monochromatic scheme uses tints, tones, and shades of one hue.

Balancing a large sofa on one side with a cluster of smaller chairs and art on the other achieves:

Answer: Asymmetrical balance

Asymmetrical balance equalizes visual weight using dissimilar objects.

In color theory, complementary colors are those that are:

Answer: Opposite each other on the wheel

Complementary colors sit directly across from each other on the color wheel.

Warm colors such as red and orange tend to make a space feel:

Answer: Cozier and more intimate

Warm hues advance visually, making rooms feel cozier and more intimate.

Gradation as a design principle refers to:

Answer: A gradual step-by-step change in size or color

Gradation creates rhythm through gradual transitions in size, tone, or color.

Negative space in a room refers to:

Answer: The empty areas around and between objects

Negative space is the empty area that gives objects room to breathe.