The Principles of Decorating and Interior Design

Whether you are working with existing furnishings and fabrics or starting from scratch with an empty room, you should always use the elements and principles of decorating and design as a guide in choosing everything that goes into the decor. The elements are your tools, much like hammers and saws are the basics to a carpenter. The elements of design include space, line, form, color, and texture. The principles of decorating relate to how you use these elements. The principles of design are balance, emphasis, rhythm, proportion and scale, and harmony and unity.
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