What Design Elements Say About Your Space

Starting a new home design project can seem both exciting and a little bit daunting. Maybe it starts with an idea or a theme, then quickly grows into identifying patterns, textures, factoring in lighting, angles, and so much more. On top of that, you have to factor in the cost, materials, space, and overall feasibility of your design. You do not have to tackle this project alone, however, as our team of interior designers can help direct your vision into proper execution. In today’s blog, your Houston, TX interior designers explain a few of the many components you should consider when bringing your space to life.

Utilizing Positive and Negative Space

Remaking a room, house, or even building an entire home includes many considerations. For starters, what image are you attempting to depict? What materials can make that happen? Are there any parameters – cost, space, materials, feasibility, labor – that may get in the way of achieving your ultimate goal?

Indeed, sometimes the best designs come from the presence or even lack thereof of other elements. Take, for example, the basic art element of positive and negative space. Positive space is considered the object or item itself, while negative space is all that exists around that object. For instance, consider a simple ottoman. It will represent an item utilizing positive space, as it is a solid structure that can be used for a variety of purposes. Whether you are aware of it or not, the negative space around it, or the negative space, speaks volumes about the overall feel of the room. To learn more about the balance of positive and negative space, reach out to our team today.

Shadow and Lighting

In a similar vein, lighting and shadow can significantly impact the overall atmosphere surrounding your design. These concepts are just as they sound – bright light and shadow that fall over certain areas. Even though they are not physical items, per se, they can make a room feel very open, warm, and inviting, or claustrophobic, dark, and unwelcoming. Indeed, striking a balance between the two is often important, and our team is ready to discuss your options with you. For more information about this process, reach out to our team today.

What is Your Focal Point?

In addition to the items mentioned above, your home design or remodel would not be complete without a focal point or centerpiece. This will vary from room to room and can include anything from a dining room table and light fixture, a bed, a main sitting area, and so much more. Keep in mind, however, that there is such thing as too much going on, and the last thing you want is for your space to feel cluttered.

Speak with Our Team

Contact Paisley House Design Interiors in Houston, TX by calling 713-463-7600 to learn more about the way art elements play a role in your redesign and speak to a member of our team today.