CID Interior Design Principles 3

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Radial balance

Answer

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

Question 2

A monochromatic color scheme is built from:

Accepted Answer

Variations of a single hue

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Asymmetrical balance

Answer

Asymmetrical balance equalizes visual weight using dissimilar objects.

Question 4

In color theory, complementary colors are those that are:

Accepted Answer

Opposite each other on the wheel

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Cozier and more intimate

Answer

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

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