CID Interior Design Principles and Elements 2

Question 1

A designer repeats a circular motif in the rug, mirror, and light fixtures of a room. Which principle is being applied?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm through repetition

Answer

Repeating an identical element throughout a space creates rhythm through repetition.

Question 2

Which element of design refers to the perceived surface quality of an object, whether smooth, rough, or glossy?

Accepted Answer

Texture

Answer

Texture is the tactile or visual surface quality of materials in a space.

Question 3

A room feels off because a massive sectional sofa sits beneath a tiny piece of wall art. Which principle is violated?

Accepted Answer

Scale

Answer

Scale concerns the size relationship of objects to one another and to the space.

Question 4

Horizontal lines in a room's design tend to create a feeling of what?

Accepted Answer

Restfulness and stability

Answer

Horizontal lines evoke calm, stability, and a sense of restfulness.

Question 5

In color theory, colors located opposite each other on the color wheel are known as what?

Accepted Answer

Complementary colors

Answer

Complementary colors sit directly across from one another on the color wheel.

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